Arkhaios - Greek word meaning "ancient" Root word of archeo-logy, pronounce ar-KAY-os

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2026 Film Registration

The film registration for the 2026 Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festivals will open on February 15, 2026 and close on June 15, 2026.

Registration is free. 

Please Note Calendar, Checklist, Rules and Regulations Below.


  • Arkhaios is a juried competition.   
  • Maximum two films per producer/director, per film track
  • Short Films are shorter than 25 minutes or so
  • The films will be competing in the following tracks: 

World Heritage, Local Heritage, Underwater Archaeology, Short Film


Film Registration Process

1- Filmmakers will fill out the Registration Form on-line (see link below), 2- An email to acknowledge receipt of the registration is sent to the person making the registration, 3- The film is reviewed for meeting the Arkhaios requirements, 4- An email of acceptance or rejection is sent to the person who made the registration.

2026 Calendar

2026 Calendar

2026 Calendar

  • February 15  -  First Call for Film Registration  
  • June 15  -  Registration Deadline      
  • June 15  -  Vimeo Link/MP4 Deadline   
  • September 1  -  Official Selection Announced
  • October 1 - Final Film Copy Festival Deadline
  • October 12-18  -  Arkhaios Film Festivals

checklist

2026 Calendar

2026 Calendar

Please Note the Deadlines 

To Be Accepted, A Film Registration Must Include:

  • A Completed Online Registration Form for each film
  • Two still photos from the film
  • A video trailer to download - one minute or so in duration
  • Do not forget the film! 

Vimeo link or MP4 file of the film

Feature Films Awards

Feature Films Awards

Feature Films Awards

Awards will be given to the films selected by a Jury of respected filmmakers and scholars.

  • Arkhaios Grand Prize
  • Best Cultural Heritage Film
  • Best Archaeology Film
  • Best Underwater Archaeology Film
  • Best SC or PA Local Heritage Film
  • Arkhaios Founder Best Public Archaeology Film

Short Films Awards

Feature Films Awards

Feature Films Awards

Awards will be given to the films selected by a Jury of respected filmmakers and scholars.

  • Best Arkhaios Short Film
  • Best Short Cultural Heritage Film
  • Best Short Archaeology Film
  • Best Short Underwater Archaeology Film
  • Best Short SC or PA Local Heritage Film

Feature Films Rules & regulations

Feature Films Rules & regulations

Feature Films Rules & regulations

The Rules and Regulations document defines the Goals, Policy, and Competition guidelines which must be adhered to for Film registration.

Feature Films Rules & Regulations

Short Films rules & regulations

Feature Films Rules & regulations

Feature Films Rules & regulations

The Rules and Regulations document defines the Goals, Policy, and Competition guidelines which must be adhered to for Film registration.

Short Films Rules & Regulations

Feature Film Registration Form

Feature Film Registration Form

Feature Film Registration Form

Please fill the online Feature Film Registration Form out and click "Submit".


( click) Feature Film Registration

Short Film Registration Form

Feature Film Registration Form

Feature Film Registration Form

Please fill the online Short Film Registration Form out and click "Submit".


(click) Short Films Registration

Feature Films Questions

Feature Films Questions

Feature Films Questions

If you have any question, please contact filmregistration@arkhaiosfilmregistration.org

Short Films Questions

Feature Films Questions

Feature Films Questions

If you have any question, please contact shortfilmregistration@arkhaiosfilmregistration.org

Thank you for your participation, and Good Luck !

Contact:  info@arkhaiosfilmfestival.org 

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