Screendance is a growing art form that explores dance through various mediums. mignolo international screendance festival is open to screendance makers worldwide. Dance filmmakers are encouraged to collaborate with artists working in different disciplines to develop their films. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
Technology has driven the evolution of how and where dance is captured and shared with others. There is a natural synergy between dance and film, which allows for cinematic possibilities and the capture of art that can only exist on the screen. The mignolo international screendance festival encourages dancers to think creatively and reimagine the endless possibilities of dance.
Their mission is to bring artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines together to provide a unique artistic experience while supporting dancers and companies with more performance/screening opportunities. From literature to music, visual art to theater, and everything in between, forging interdisciplinary connections is the founding principle that informs every facet of our organization.
Films with a focus on movement. Interdisciplinary works are especially encouraged. Before submitting, please remember that this is specifically a festival of dance films with a special focus on interdisciplinary arts. Films must meet these criteria to be considered. Click here for the submission page.
The in-person festival will take place at WEi Studio in Brussels, Belgium on Friday, November 13th, 2026 at 8:00pm and there will be a virtual festival announcing the winners on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
mignolo arts center is a nonprofit organization. All proceeds support a space that invites people of all backgrounds across every art genre to collaborate, bringing varying identities into a conversation without hindering the voice of any artist.
Awards & Prizes
* “Best of the Fest”—$250 cash prize, screened at the festival, featured in Pinky Thinker Press magazine
* “Honorable Mention”—$100 cash prize screened at the festival, featured in Pinky Thinker Press magazine
* "My First Screendance Winner"—$50 cash prize screened at the festival
* “Top Local Favorite” - two hours of free studio time @ WEi Studio
Rules & Terms
* Must be an original work created for film/video. (We do not show filmed performances or installations)
* Must be the FIRST film created to be considered for the "My First Screendance Fest" Prize
* Student applicants should apply with a .edu email address
* Recent works preferred
* Applicants permit mignolo international screendance festival to use their photographs and films for promotional materials associated with the festival and on the website and social medial platform
* The final format must be .MOV or .MP4.
Click here for the submissions page. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
