Global Open Call · Creators Worldwide
We’re building a film made of
the whole world.
The Mosaic Way is an experimental feature about identity — the idea that every person is a mosaic, and every tile is a piece of life we’ve lived. We can’t film the whole world ourselves. So we’re inviting creators everywhere to help build it.
Open now through 30 November 2026 · Premiere 2027
Work in any form — video, photography, music, words, or visual art — through the eyes of an individual.
Choose one or more themes below. Be symbolic, be specific, be true to your corner of the world. Drawn from the books The Mosaic Way and The Mosaic Leader.
Who we are
- Culture & heritage
- Faith & spirit
- Language
- Family & lineage
- Love & relationships
- The body & self
- Home, migration & belonging
What shapes us
- Grief & loss
- Survival & resilience
- Trauma & healing (symbolic)
- Injustice & dignity
- Joy & celebration
- Transformation
How we connect & lead
- Emotional Integrity
- Cultural Flexibility
- Identity Agility
- Everyday connection
One guiding spirit: wherever it fits — especially in video — let us feel the world through the eyes of one person. That thread runs through the whole film.
Add your tile in whatever form is yours — submit to one category or several.
Video & Footage
Submit original video footage or a completed short film that captures life through the eyes of an individual — roughly 3–5 minutes. Raw footage and finished edits are both welcome. Selected submissions may be incorporated into The Mosaic Way feature film.
Photography
Submit original photography that captures a meaningful moment, person, place, culture, or experience from your corner of the world. Single images or photo series (up to 10 images) are welcome.
Original Music & Sound
Submit original music, score, soundscape, or vocal compositions that reflect the human experience and may be considered for inclusion in The Mosaic Way film. All music must be original and owned by the contributor.
Words & Voice
Submit original poetry, reflections, spoken word, personal narratives, or short written works that explore identity, culture, resilience, leadership, connection, or transformation. Submissions may appear on screen or be incorporated into narration.
Visual Art & Illustration
Submit original artwork, digital art, paintings, illustrations, mixed media, or graphic designs that explore identity, culture, resilience, leadership, human connection, or transformation. Selected works may appear within the film, promotional materials, exhibitions, or companion projects.
Please read this carefully.
This film honors real human experience, including hard experiences. To do that with care — and to protect you, the people in your work, and the film — these rules are absolute:
- Sensitive themes are symbolic, never literal. Trauma and abuse may be evoked only through symbol, aftermath, or a survivor’s perspective — never the act, and never real footage of a real victim.
- No minors in any sexual or abusive context — zero exceptions. Any footage of children must be non-exploitative and have parent/guardian consent.
- Consent is required. Every identifiable person must have given you permission to film and to use the footage.
- Nothing graphic, exploitative, or unlawful — no graphic violence, gore, sexual or hate content.
- It must be yours, with no copyrighted music or third-party material you don’t have rights to.
If your theme touches trauma, lead with dignity. The most powerful image is almost never the most graphic one.
Two steps.
- Submit your work on FilmFreeway. Choose your category and upload your file (or share a Drive / Dropbox / Vimeo link).
- Complete the Contributor Agreement & Profile form here on our site — sign the agreement electronically and send your photo and short bio.
The Mosaic Way proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world’s #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.
Selected filmmakers are credited by name and country in the film. This is a passion project — work is contributed for credit, not payment, unless agreed in writing. Selected creators also join our Contributors wall.
Questions, or want to be notified?
Drop your email and we’ll keep you posted on the call.