Submissions Open

Hiike Independent Spotlight Series ($500 in Grants)!

LOCATION TBD

MAR 10-24, 2026

YEARS RUNNING TBD

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MAR 24, 2026Spotlight Submission

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Completed from 2025

Hiike Independent Spotlight Series ($500 in Grants)!

Introducing the Hiike Independent Spotlight Series – Spring 2026 🎬

Hiike Independent is opening a new opportunity for filmmakers. The Spotlight Series was created to support filmmakers as they navigate the film festival world and help make submissions more accessible.

🏆 1st Place

$300 credit on HI, a 1-on-1 festival strategy session, and a free entry to the Film Festival Matching Quiz

🥈 2nd Place

$100 credit on HI, a 1-on-1 festival strategy session, and a free entry to the Film Festival Matching Quiz

🥉 3rd Place

$100 credit on HI and a free entry to the Film Festival Matching Quiz

How to enter:

1️⃣ Submit your film to the challenge on Hiike Independent

2️⃣ Follow @hiikeindependent

3️⃣ Tag a filmmaker friend under this post

Your film deserves the spotlight. Submit now. ✨

Festival Amenities

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Accepted Content

Film Types:

NarrativeDocumentaryAnimationExperimental

Categories:

Music Video

Submission Categories

Spotlight Submission

Fee: $0·Deadline: March 24, 2026

Type: Film

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Festival Rules

Completed from 2025

Completed After Jan 1, 2025:

Your film must have been completed after January 1st, 2025 to be considered for the grant. Please email us directly at support@hiike.com if you have any questions / would like an exception.