Aviation Film Festival
The world's most important dedicated aviation film festival, presenting documentary and narrative films about aviation, aerospace, and human flight, held annually at aviation-related venues.
Overview
The Aviation Film Festival is the world's most important dedicated platform for aviation cinema. Founded in 2010 and operating at aviation-related venues, the festival presents documentary and narrative films about aviation, aerospace technology, and the human experience of flight.
Aviation has inspired filmmakers since the Wright Brothers' first flight, and the history of aviation filmmaking is intertwined with the history of aviation itself. From the barnstormer films of the 1920s to the combat films of World War II to contemporary documentaries about commercial aviation and private spaceflight, the moving camera has been drawn to the drama of machines and humans in the sky.
The festival programs work ranging from historical documentary about aviation pioneers to contemporary films about the aerospace industry, military aviation, commercial flight, and the growing private space sector.
Key Sections
- Aviation Documentary Competition -- films about aviation competing for prizes
- Aerospace and Space Exploration -- films about space programs and exploration
- Historical Aviation -- films about aviation history
- Short Film Competition -- aviation short films
- Student Film Competition -- films by students at aviation and film programs
What Filmmakers Should Know
The festival accepts open submissions. For documentary filmmakers who have made films about aviation, aerospace, or flight, this is the most targeted dedicated platform available.
Major Awards
- Best Aviation Film -- jury prize
- Best Aerospace Film
- Audience Award
Festival History
The Aviation Film Festival was founded in 2010 as a dedicated platform for aviation cinema.
See Also
For documentary filmmaking, see Documentary Filmmaking Guide. For visual effects in aviation films, see Visual Effects Guide.
