Marvels of Media 2027 Open Call: Film, Animation, VR and Games by Autistic Creators
The Museum of the Moving Image in New York has announced an open call for the sixth annual Marvels of Media Festival, devoted to creative work by autistic media makers. Entries open on 22 October 2026 and close on 31 December 2026, with the festival scheduled for 1–3 April 2027 in Astoria, Queens.
Eligible formats and creators
The museum invites submissions by autistic filmmakers, animators, editors, writers, cinematographers and other media artists of any age. Eligible formats include fiction or nonfiction film, animation, video art, virtual reality, episodic series, music videos and video games. Student work is expressly encouraged, making the call relevant both to independent professionals and to emerging makers. The specific community eligibility is central to this call; it is not a general competition open to every filmmaker.
What participation offers
Selected work may be screened or exhibited during the three-day festival, alongside opportunities for participants to meet media professionals and join talks or workshops. The announcement does not promise screening or selection for every applicant. The programme is part of the museum's continuing Marvels of Media initiative, which also hosts creative-learning events in filmmaking, game design and animation.
Dates, costs and submission details
The museum announced that the application link becomes active on 22 October 2026. The submission deadline is 31 December 2026. An application fee is not specified in the published opening announcement, so applicants should check the live form and full entry rules instead of assuming that the submission is free. Verify any file-size, rights, captioning, accessibility and exhibition-licence requirements before uploading creative work.
About the organiser and trusted source
The Museum of the Moving Image is a cultural institution in Astoria, New York, dedicated to screen media and moving-image arts; it publishes the Marvels of Media notice on its own website. This article links to that first-party announcement so artists can confirm the latest instructions and use the correct application destination.
Official call and application
Information checked 22 October 2026. Check the official site for changes before applying.