Oulu Music Video Festival Launches Music Video Competition
The Oulu Music Video Festival (OMVF) — the world's oldest music video festival — has announced the launch of its inaugural European Music Video Competition, marking a landmark moment in the festival's 33-year history.
Submit Your Work Before 8 June
Music video creators from across Europe are invited to submit their entries via FilmFreeway.com before the deadline of 8 June 2025. To make participation more accessible, OMVF is offering a 50% discount on the entry fee using the code #OMVF50OFF.
The Festival: A Cultural Milestone
The 33rd Oulu Music Video Festival will be held on 27–30 August 2026 in Oulu, Finland, as part of the prestigious Oulu 2026 European Capital of Culture programme — making this year's edition especially significant on the European cultural calendar.
Awards & Prizes
Winners of the European Music Video Competition will be celebrated at the festival gala on 29 August 2026. The main prize is a pair of Genelec speakers valued at €8,000, one of the most coveted tools in professional audio production.
Spread the Word
OMVF warmly encourages music organisations, labels, schools, production companies, artist networks, and festivals to share this opportunity within their communities. The festival is especially eager to discover outstanding music videos from across Europe and welcomes introductions to any relevant contacts who could help amplify the call for entries.
For submissions and more information, visit filmfreeway.com Entry discount code: #OMVF50OFF