Brickworld Film Festival 2026

The Brickworld Film Festival will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 7:00pm at the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL.
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This year’s theme is “Such Great Heights,” and directors are welcome to interpret it literally or metaphorically. The festival has continued to grow, and contestants can win a wide range of prizes.

What’s New for 2026

• The festival expanded significantly in 2025, and this year continues that momentum.
• Over $1600 in prizes will be awarded, including a new Youth Award category.
• The red carpet and photo wall are returning, along with free popcorn for the audience.
• Formal attire is recommended, but not required.
• Brickworld remains committed to supporting LEGO stop‑motion as a leading creative medium in North America.

You do not need to attend Brickworld Chicago to enter the contest, but the festival is designed primarily for on‑site attendees. Throughout the week, Brickworld will also host:

• A LEGO stop‑motion workshop
• A continuous screening room (the Brickfilm Theater)
• Many other LEGO‑focused activities

Official Rules:

• Your film must use LEGO elements to tell a story. Animation, live action, or a mix of both is allowed.
• Length must be 30 seconds to 5 minutes 30 seconds.
• Your film must be new and never submitted to a previous Brickworld Film Festival.
• Using the theme “Such Great Heights” is optional but encouraged.
• Anyone may enter, but only Brickworld Chicago Registrants are eligible for most prizes.
  • The International Trophy and $150 Gift Card are open to all entrants.
  • The Youth Award is for Brickworld Registrants 13 and under.
• Films must be appropriate for all ages. Content with swearing, excessive violence, sexual content, or drug use may be disqualified.
• You must own the rights to everything in your film (visuals, music, characters). No unlicensed copyrighted material.
• By submitting, you grant Brickworld permission to use your film or clips for screenings, programs, the website, future events, and promotional purposes.
• One entry per director.
• Submit your film using the entry form by Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST:
  https://forms.gle/mZdiKXb4iQPwX71s8
• Winners are chosen by attendees and judges. There are three main awards plus four subcategories.

Prize List
All winners receive an engraved Brickworld trophy.
Main Awards

• Judges’ Choice ($300 value) — 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary
• Attendees’ Choice ($300 value) — 75409 Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship
• International Choice ($150 value) — $150 Lego.com E‑Gift Card

Subcategory Awards

• Best Sound ($170 value) — 76466 Sorcerer’s Stone — Collectors’ Edition
• Best Technical Animation ($200 value) — 21351 Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Best Screenplay ($165 value) — 10327 Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter
• Best Production Design ($160 value) — 75685 Emerald City Wall Art

New for 2026

• Youth Award ($190 value) — 80054 Megapolis City 5th Anniversary

Full rules and FAQ: https://brickworld.com/brickfilm-festival/
For questions, email [email protected].