Call for Entries: II International Film Festival “Toji Somon” in Dushanbe is now open
The official call for film submissions for the II International Film Festival “Toji Somon” in Dushanbe has been announced. According to the festival’s regulations, full-length and short feature films, produced after 2023, are eligible to participate.
All submitted films must meet competition requirements and include subtitles or dubbing in Tajik, Russian, or English. Films containing propaganda of violence, extremism, drug use, or other inappropriate content will not be accepted.
Eligible film categories:
- Full-length feature film – up to 120 minutes;
- Short film – up to 52 minutes;
The submission deadline is September 15, 2025. No submissions will be accepted after this date.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Best Feature Film;
- Best Director;
- Best Screenplay;
- Best Actor;
- Best Actress;
- Best Cinematography;
- Best Short Film;
- Jury Special Award;
- Audience Choice Award;
- Mayor of Dushanbe Award – “For Significant Contribution to Cinematography”;
- “Cinema Without Borders” Award – for contributions to strengthening friendship and cooperation among filmmakers from CIS countries.
- Special prizes from partners and sponsors will also be awarded.
More information and submission details are available on the official websites:
www.tojikfilm.tj, www.tojisonmon.tj