Festival start: 20 October 2024
Festival end: 20 October 2024
Film submissions are limited to 15-30 minutes in length. Songs submitted music to be submitted as an MP3 file, and if video, an MP4.
Films Inspiring Hope: The focus of the film should have a storyline in which the characters face a challenge, and find their way to become hopeful and overcome the incident. Character development is especially desirable in this film, and in some manner, the central charter offers the viewer inspiration.
Films of Encouragement: The underlying message of the film is meant to offer encouragement, uplift the viewer, and leave them feeling an increased sense of motivation.
Films Focused on Global Healing: There is a great disparity between countries and the availability of resources to address issues of health and wellness. Films in this category may provide insight to identify problematic areas, and remedies to address these concerns, and to support universal acceptance and love.
Women's Issues: Women are not only a resource of nurturance, but accomplish remarkable achievements either individually, as a part of a family, or within their community. Maintaining life-Balance is frequently a struggle because of the multiplicity of demands placed on women. Social position and status can look different within the context of various cultures. Films in this category are meant to explore female empowerment and bring insight and increased understanding of the roles women place within their culture.
Men’s Issues: The role of men in cultures throughout the world has been undergoing changes. This can lead to confusion and feelings of insecurity. Modern men may stay at home and care for the children, or they may continue to function in traditional roles. Film submissions about men’s issues are encouraged to address the ways in which men come to understand their emotions, become comfortable with the expression of emotion, and how they connect in significant relationships.
Spirituality: Religious practice is not necessarily the same as spiritual practice; however, both or either can play an important role in our health and well-being. Films that focus on spiritual development, our relationship to ourselves and others within this realm, and how we contribute to the world through spiritual practice would be of interest in this film category.
Social Issues, Resilience & Sustainability: In every culture, there are issues of social injustice, conflict, and social differences, which can affect human or animal existence and the ability to maintain resilience. It is frequently not enough to be resilient because multiple losses can occur, we must instead focus on our ability to sustain resilience. Films that speak to how we might address social concerns that involve the depletion of social, emotional, environmental, or financial resources are welcome in this category.
Best Instrumental Score: Music scores may be from any genre, and the music should evoke visual imagery, and heightened imagination.
Best Original Song: All genres are accepted and will be evaluated based on the quality of performance and production.
Music Video: All genres are accepted and will be evaluated based on the quality of production in sound and visual imagery.
Original Holiday Songs: Submit Chanukah, Christmas, or any Holiday song in any genre that inspires hope, encouragement, or global healing through instrumental or vocal music.
Holiday Short Films: Submit Chanukah, Christmas, or any Holiday short films that inspire hope, encouragement, or global healing through instrumental or vocal music.
Holiday Music Videos: Submit Chanukah, Christmas, or any Holiday music video in any genre that inspires hope, encouragement, or global healing through instrumental or vocal music.
Christian Music Video or Original Songs: Profess faith and send a message of hope, encouragement, and global healing through cinema or music.
PG-13 Music Video or Short Films: On occasion, filmmakers, videographers, or songwriters will include language that is not suitable for children but is in the script to emphasize a concept or lyric. This special category has been created so that these submissions don't have to be excluded. Notification of the PG-13 label will be announced at film festival events so that individuals sensitive to language, or who have children or adolescents with them can determine how to make an intelligent decision about viewing.
Special Interest and Historical Topic Short Films or Music Videos: Historical and current events can be cinema-worthy. Please submit films or music videos, that document life events that inspire hope, encouragement, or global healing.
Special Interest and Historical Topic Original Songs: Historical and current events can be music-worthy. Please submit original songs, that document life events that inspire hope, encouragement, or global healing.
Children's Short Films, Music Videos, or Original Songs: In an effort to communicate the importance of inspiring hope, spreading encouragement, and supporting global healing; Round The Globe features cinema and music specially made for a younger audience to view, listen to, and enjoy and they learn about the importance of health and wellness.
Entrees are submitted through FilmFreeway, and winning films and music will be displayed on our website. All winning entrants will receive a certificate of acknowledgment. Please make sure you clearly identify all names that are to appear on the winning certificate at the time of submission, so that if you are selected, the winner’s names will be accurately displayed.Best Film Inspiring Hope
Best Film of Encouragement
Best Film Focused on Global Healing
Best Women’s Issues Film
Best Men’s Issues Film
Best Spirituality Film
Best Film on Social Issues, Resilience & Sustainability
Best Instrumental Score
Best Original Song
Best Music Video
Original Holiday Songs
Holiday Short Films
Holiday Music Videos
PG-13 Music Videos or Short Films
Special Interest and Historical Topic Short Film or Music Videos
Special Interest and Historical Topic Original Songs
Children's Short Films, Music Videos, and Original Songs
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
-Film length is 15-30 minutes maximum. Submit through our page on the Festhome website.
-The winners shall be notified by email within 2 weeks of entries closing and will receive a digital certificate.
– In order to keep entry fees down, No award trophies are handed out to winners.
-The awards competition is open to people all over the world.
-We reserve the right to move your film to another appropriate category if there is a better chance of winning
-Acceptance and being ”Selected” is not a criterion for automatic screening at the festival, only winning films, songs, or videos will preview at the festival. One week prior to the event we will make a decision on what films will be screening.
-Round The Globe Film & Music Festival is not yet IMDb eligible. The festival must have existed for five years in order to meet eligibility standards.
Films Inspiring Hope:
Short Films >5' 30'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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The focus of the film should have a storyline in which the characters face a challenge, and find their way to become hopeful and overcome the incident. Character development is especially desirable in this film, and in some manner, the central charter offers the viewer inspiration.
Films of Encouragement:
Short Films >5' 30'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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13 Oct 24
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The underlying message of the film is meant to offer encouragement, uplift the viewer, and leave them feeling an increased sense of motivation.
Films Focused on Global Healing:
Short Films >5' 30'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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Submissions deadline
13 Oct 24
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There is a great disparity between countries and the availability of resources to address issues of health and wellness. Films in this category may provide insight to identify problematic areas, and remedies to address these concerns, and to support universal acceptance and love.
Films on Women’s Issues:
Short Films >5' 30'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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Submissions deadline
13 Oct 24
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8.25$
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Women are not only a resource of nurturance but accomplish remarkable achievements either individually, as a part of a family, or within their community. Maintaining life-Balance is frequently a struggle because of the multiplicity of demands placed on women. Social position and status can look different within the context of various cultures. Films in this category are meant to explore female empowerment and bring insight and increased understanding of the roles women place within their culture.
Tilms on Men’s Issues
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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Submissions deadline
13 Oct 24
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The role of men in cultures throughout the world has been undergoing changes. This can lead to confusion and feelings of insecurity. Modern men may stay at home and care for the children, or they may continue to function in traditional roles. Film submissions about men’s issues are encouraged to address the ways in which men come to understand their emotions, become comfortable with the expression of emotion, and how they connect in significant relationships.
Films on Spirituality:
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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Submissions deadline
13 Oct 24
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Religious practice is not necessarily the same as spiritual practice; however, both or either can play an important role in our health and well-being. Films that focus on spiritual development, our relationship to ourselves and others within this realm, and how we contribute to the world through spiritual practice would be of interest in this film category.
Films on Social Issues, Resilience & Sustainability:
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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Submissions deadline
13 Oct 24
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In every culture, there are issues of social injustice, conflict, and social differences, which can affect human or animal existence and the ability to maintain resilience. It is frequently not enough to be resilient because multiple losses can occur, we must instead focus on our ability to sustain resilience. Films that speak to how we might address social concerns that involve the depletion of social, emotional, environmental, or financial resources are welcome in this category.
Best Instrumental Score
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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13 Oct 24
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Music scores may be from any genre, and the music should evoke visual imagery, and heightened imagination.
Best Original Song:
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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All genres are accepted and will be evaluated based on the quality of performance and production.
Music Video:
Short and Feature Films
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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13 Oct 24
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All genres are accepted and will be evaluated based on the quality of production in sound and visual imagery.
Original Holiday Songs
Short Films 10'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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13 Oct 24
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Submit Chanukah, Christmas, or any Holiday song in any genre that inspires hope, encouragement, or global healing through instrumental or vocal music.
Holiday Short Films:
Short Films 20'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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13 Oct 24
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Submit Chanukah, Christmas, or any Holiday short films that inspire hope, encouragement, or global healing through instrumental or vocal music.
Holiday Music Videos:
Short Films 20'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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13 Oct 24
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Submit Chanukah, Christmas, or any Holiday music video in any genre that inspires hope, encouragement, or global healing through instrumental or vocal music.
Christian Music Video or Original Songs
Short Films 20'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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13 Oct 24
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Profess faith and send a message of hope, encouragement, and global healing through cinema or music.
PG-13 Music Video or Short Films
Short Films 20'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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Submissions deadline
13 Oct 24
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On occasion, filmmakers, videographers, or songwriters will include language that is not suitable for children but is in the script to emphasize a concept or lyric. This special category has been created so that these submissions don't have to be excluded. Notification of the PG-13 label will be announced at film festival events so that individuals sensitive to language, or who have children or adolescents with them can determine how to make an intelligent decision about viewing.
Special Interest and Historical Topic Short Films or Music Videos
Short Films 20'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
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Submissions deadline
13 Oct 24
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Submit
Historical and current events can be cinema-worthy. Please submit films or music videos, that document life events that inspire hope, encouragement, or global healing.
Children's Short Films, Music Videos, or Original Songs
Short Films 20'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees
Submissions deadline
13 Oct 24
Save up
8.25$
Submit
In an effort to communicate the importance of inspiring hope, spreading encouragement, and supporting global healing; Round The Globe features cinema and music specially made for a younger audience to view, listen to, and enjoy and they learn about the importance of health and wellness.
Special Interest and Historical Topic Original Songs
Short Films 10'<
Fee-8%
PRO 33%
Early20$18.4$
13.4$
15 Jul 24
Standard25$23$
16.75$
16 Aug 24
Late30$27.6$
20.1$
22 Sep 24
Extended40$36.8$
26.8$
13 Oct 24
Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees
Submissions deadline
13 Oct 24
Save up
8.25$
Submit
Historical and current events can be music-worthy. Please submit original songs, that document life events that inspire hope, encouragement, or global healing.
Festhome holds accountable fees festivals by holding the payment of the fees of most newer festivals until they have viewed the submissions, held their festivals and other methods.
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Festhome holds accountable fees festivals by holding the payment of the fees of most newer festivals until they have viewed the submissions, held their festivals and other methods. 