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Genesis international film festival (GIFF) is a creative competition where everyone can show their talent and be judged by a highly professional jury.

GIFF was born out of the need to discover new talent among filmmakers - from filmmakers to CGIs.

12/02/2026

6 February was a special night in Moscow: we hosted “From Reunion with Love” — a live bridge with Abel and Lauren from WOPE Production (Reunion Island). 🇷🇪

We talked about filmmaking on the island, Creole culture and languages, life next to an active volcano, and how Reunion becomes a true “co-author” of stories on screen. 🎥🌋

We also discussed their comedy mini-series *Somin Gazé* (“Crazy Trail”), inspired by the legendary Grand Raid (Diagonale des Fous) — 24 short episodes full of island humor, unexpected situations, and real local spirit.

One of the warmest moments: Rémy, a Reunion native living in Moscow for around 10 years, joined in after hearing his home language — and suddenly the “bridge” felt truly real. 🤍

Thank you to everyone who made this evening so welcoming and alive. ✨

02/02/2026

Brighter Days
Directed by Sheida Sheikhha

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.SHORTS. Best Music (OST): Barbad Bayat

Set in the near future where natural light has become a luxury, Brighter Days is the story of Edgar, a father determined to drag sunlight into his dark home and give his kids a magical experience they’ll never forget.

22/01/2026

“UN”CURRENT
Directed by Fuhua Qiu

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.SHORTS. Best Editing: Yizhu Wang

Using a montage of parallel worlds—fast-paced urban life and serene natural landscapes—「UN」CURRENT unravels the story of a model ensnared in an endless loop of routine and consumption. Shot with a combination of the tactile warmth of 16mm film and the crisp clarity of digital imagery, the film blurs the lines between reality and surreal dreams, where the distinction between the chaos of fast-paced living and the harmony of sustainable, slow living becomes increasingly grotesque and haunting.

12/01/2026

Soeur Marie-Ange
Directed by Rami Salloum

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.SHORTS. Best Actor: Joseph Maroun

Infiltrating a convent disguised as a nun, Dominique confronts his abandoned sick mother Najat about the past traumas that have defined his life, in a powerful exploration of the delicate balance of power between them.

17/12/2025

Like A Wandering Cloud
Directed by Sara Bagheri, Golnaz Ghasemi

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.SHORTS. Best Actress: Tahereh Joor Bonyan

In a shadowed mansion, Batoul, a talkative maid, is left alone overnight to care for a comatose elderly woman. As she explores the empty house, she uncovers haunting echoes of the woman’s vibrant past, mirroring her own isolation. The night deepens, and Batoul’s growing loneliness leads to an unsettling connection with the unconscious woman—a bond forged in silence and mystery.

10/12/2025

Oh My God!
Directed by Lulu Zhang

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.SHORTS. Best Short – Experimental

After Xiaoji’s father was seriously ill, she began to believe in various gods to recover her father, and finally reconciled with her and her father’s illness. The film is adapted from the director’s personal experience, using AI technology and deformed wide screen for experiments.

04/12/2025

Verflechtung
Directed by Philip Hofmänner, Simon Jonas Pflanzer

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.SHORTS. Best Short – Sci-fi

In the near future, Susana’s fiancé Marco decides to have a chip implanted in his brain. Marco, who suffers from severe depression and has professional problems as a result, sees this new technology as his only chance,
not to lose touch. Susana, who originally drew his attention to the chip, soon begins to have doubts, when Marco begins to change dramatically.

27/11/2025

Genesis International Film Festival is now open for submissions for the 2026 season. Short and documentary filmmakers from all over the world are invited to submit their works and become part of the GIFF community.

Our competition program includes several strands: the international short film competition GIFF.Shorts, the documentary competition GIFF.Docu, and the debut and student film competition GIFF.Debuts. We are looking for stories that expand the audience’s horizons, experiment with cinematic form and language, and introduce bold new voices.

Submissions for the 2026 season are open until 31 July 2026. After the deadline, all entries will go through a selection process, and the results will be announced during the festival in autumn 2026 in Moscow.

Films can be submitted via the FilmFreeway online platform through the “Submit” button on our website. Festival fees for international programs follow the conditions listed on the platform.

We look forward to seeing your films!

20/11/2025

Space Clodo
Directed by Nicolas BECHET, Vincent GUILBAUD, Zélie SAINDON

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.SHORTS. Best Short – Animation

In the near future, as the final shuttle prepares to leave before the world’s end, two homeless men discover they will be left behind. Instead of resigning themselves to fate, they resolve to take action.

13/11/2025

The Voice Of Dogs
Directed by Mohammad Reza N**i

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.SHORTS. Best Short – Drama

A female dog escaped from her owner to save her puppies, but her owner decided to kill her puppies...

05/11/2025

SHADYTALES
Directed by Rustam Burkhonov

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.DOCU. Best Documentary

This film is a chronicle of events, the path of one artist and his team. We live the bright moments of our lives and we want to share them with the viewer.

29/10/2025

Al fresco
Directed by Ignacio Rodó

GIFF’25
🏆GIFF.SHORTS. Best Short Film

Large room in a dream apartment. Unbeatable location. Ready to move in. Plenty of light.

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