Tier 3
Vlissingen, Netherlands
Last verified 12 June 2026
Film by the Sea is the fourth biggest film festival of the Netherlands with over 40,000 admissions annually. The festival focuses on book adaptations and feature length French language films, but also presents a Panorama section of international festival favourites and
The main submission deadline for Film by the Sea is around 1 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Film by the Sea costs from EUR 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Film by the Sea takes place in Vlissingen, Netherlands.
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