2026 WSXA Amsterdam // International Film Festival

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WSXA Amsterdam 🎖 International Awards is a FilmFreeway only, Gold festival and an IMDb Award Listing Qualifier. As an International & Independent event, the Festival Association showcases Feature & Short Films, Feature & Short Documentary works, Commercials, New Media, Music Video and Animations. It is possible to experience the WScreen archive by the monthly chronology via WSXA Vimeo Channels. Regarding the Unification Program, WSXA & ARFF International change the country of the Award Events each year to enhance the festival experience. It's the responsibility of each filmmaker to check all the emails via FilmFreeway associated email addresses, social media updates and ticket information carefully. ARFF & WSXA International Editions are curated as Hybrid Festivals after Corona times. Award Events are focused on networking and all the screenings are scheduled online. All 4 Edition Finalist filmmakers & network members will be gathered in November 2024 // Amsterdam. The festival do not take the responsibility of the filmmakers who attend physical venues with online tickets, mistaken visa applications, flight and accommodations. Submitters may expect that ARFF & WSXA International editions are lift off film festivals which are opening the doors for the major film festivals. Many of the alumni filmmakers have been awarded by Around Film Festivals, achieved to be associated with the pioneers such as: Cannes Film Festival, Sundance, Toronto FF, Venice FF, Berlinale, Tribeca, SXSW, New York FF, BFI London, Slamdance, LA Shorts, Raindance in years. We are delighted to connect with our global colleagues through our international team and jury members, who span Europe, United States (North and South America), Asia, and Australia who are recognized by GOYA, Academy Awards (Oscars), European Film Academy, Golden Globe & BAFTA with Fest Regards.

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  Massive thanks to WSXA for making our short film “The Missing Part” a Semi-Finalist!

• Filmmaker

  A lovely festival which was lovely to be part of. Thank you for recognising out Crimson teaser.

• Filmmaker

  An outstanding festival experience — warm, organized, and genuinely respectful toward independent creators. One moment that truly impressed me happened as we entered the screening hall: the Festival Director himself greeted us personally, addressing us by country and name. It was a simple gesture, but it showed how much attention they give to every filmmaker. It immediately made the atmosphere welcoming and made us feel seen. The awards ceremony in Berlin was beautifully executed, bringing together creators from all over the world. The communication leading up to the event was clear and thorough, and the live experience flowed with screenings, interviews, networking, and celebrations. I feel genuinely honored to have been awarded at this festival. WSXA is not just about showcasing films — it is about valuing the people who make them, including those of us working in emerging fields like AI filmmaking. A meaningful and inspiring experience that I would wholeheartedly recommend to any filmmaker. Grateful to have been part of it, and I hope our paths cross again!

• Filmmaker

  I'd like to thank the international jury and the wonderful organizers of the WSXA festival for such a high rating for my work "Symphonic Collapse" in the "Best Comedy" category, which was added as a nominated winner on IMDB. Thank you again for the opportunity to participate in this festival. I really hope to see you soon. I'll try to surprise you with my new work on an AI series. Best regards

• Filmmaker

  WSXA/ARFF Unification Awards in Berlin November 29th, 2025, was an incredible experience. Meeting & celebrating with so many International Indie Filmmakers was a pleasure, and a much needed reminder of why we create Stories, Documentaries & Films. Especially needed in this current Global landscape with AI manipulation of content. Factual, story driven productions, encourage & motivate all people globally. Travelled from Canada & well worth the cost to have Hunger Winter '45, receive Festival Laurels & Excellence in Filmmaking Award. Thank you!

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