The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival

Date: May 13-17, 2026

Theme: Cultural heritage worldwide and through time

Location: Eugene, Oregon, USA.

Description

Begun in 2003, this is the only juried film competition in this genre in the Western Hemisphere.  We organized it to exhibit for our audience the wonderful diversity of human cultures past and present in the exploration of our place in history and in our world.  Through this Festival we wish to promote the genre and the makers of film and video productions about archaeology and indigenous peoples.

Entry deadline: October 15, 2025

Website: https://www.archaeologychannel.org/events-guide/tac-international-film-festival

Contact:

Richard Pettigrew, Executive Director

Phone: +01-541-393-1200

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Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival

Date: Virtual Festival; Oct 13-19, 2025, In-Person Festivals; To be Announced

Theme: Education about history and culture

Location: Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Description

Beginning in 2013, Arkhaios has hosted its annual film festival with the intent to showcase the discovery of past cultures gained from archaeological research. It also hopes to provide desperately needed exposure to up-and-coming film makers and actors for this genre. Finally, the Festival hopes to encourage artists to use their talents to show the state’s history.

Entry Opening Date: February 15, 2025

Entry Deadline: June 15, 2025

Website: http://www.arkhaiosfilmfestival.org

Contact:

Gambrell Hall

Phone: (843) 298-1638

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