INTRODUCTION

The European Film Festival in Lebanon, organized by the European Delegation in Lebanon and the Member States of the European Union, in partnership with the Metropolis Association, is launching a public call targeting artists, graphic designers, illustrators, poster designers and photographers to create the poster of the 30^th European Film Festival.

The winning visual design will be used as the Official Poster of the festival, and will be featured on all of the festival’s promotional materials.

The winning artist will receive a prize of USD 1,000.

ABOUT THE EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL

Now celebrating its 30^th edition, the European Film Festival stands as a statement of commitment, dialogue and a belief in cinema as a shared cultural language. Three decades on, the festival continues to exist and grow despite ongoing challenges, holding its place as a cultural pioneer within an ever-shifting landscape.  For thirty years, the festival has carried stories across borders, languages and generations, reminding us that cinema endures not only through time, but through people, audiences, filmmakers and emerging Lebanese talents, who continue to gather, grow, watch and imagine together.

The poster should reflect this journey: three decades of exchange shaped by determination, continuity and presence, rooted within the European Union’s dedication to cultural diversity, freedom of expression and exchange.  The poster should be a confident visual statement that speaks to both thirty years of the festival and the future ahead, as well as its values, without resorting to literal or illustrative clichés.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

The competition is open to individual artists, graphic designers, illustrators, poster designers and photographers interested in film, and residing in Lebanon. Each participant can submit only one (1) creative poster proposal.

All proposals must be submitted electronically by midnight, February 28, 2026 with a brief narrative description (maximum half a page).

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

February 28, 2026

GUIDELINES

- All submissions must be original and created specifically for the 30^th European Film Festival in Lebanon.

- The artwork should include the following text:

- The artwork must include the emblem of the European Union and the logo of the Metropolis Cinema Association.

- Artwork recommended size: 28x44cm.
- Format required for pre-selection: .JPG, .JPEG, .PNG or .PDF file, no smaller than 1MB and not larger than 5MB.

- A jury composed of representatives of the European Union and Lebanese media professionals will review all submissions and select the winning entry. The proposals will be assessed based on the following criteria:  creativity, originality, innovation, integration of the cinema concept.

- The winner must deliver the artwork in its original, usable high-resolution file (in layers or vectors) as well as the font(s) used.

- Design and format adjustments may be necessary and applied by the Festival organizers to use the winning artwork on different types of communication material (e.g. digital versions, banners). The winner consents to the Festival making any necessary adaptations.

- The winning artwork will be announced by April 2026 on the Festival’s website and by individual contact.

- The European Union and the festival organizers and their suppliers hold the right to reproduce the winning artwork in full or any detail thereof in the framework of communication activities promoting the festival, including but not limited to in posters, brochures, publications, websites, social media, banners, on-line ads, press releases. 

PRIZE

The winning artist will receive a prize of USD 1,000 and will be credited on all Festival material.

USE

The winning artwork will be featured in communications and publicity promoting the 30^th European Film Festival in Lebanon.

HOW TO APPLY AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO APPLICANTS

- All applications should be submitted via this entry form.

- Please note that by joining the contest, you agree with the competition guidelines. Your entry cannot lead to abusive, harassing, pornographic content. Your entry does not infringe upon the rights, trademarks or any other intellectual property rights of any third person or entity.

- Your entry must be an original artwork; any complaint that may arise on the authenticity of the work should be your sole responsibility to prove the authenticity of the artwork submitted.

For any additional inquiries, please contact info@metropoliscinema.net