The Geocaching International Film Festival is returning for another year of epic geocaching moments captured on camera—this time, for the 25th Anniversary of geocaching!

This year’s GIFF theme is “TFTC—Thanks For The Community!”

If you’re a filmmaker, a geocacher, or something in between, GIFF 2025 is your chance to have your geocaching film viewed by thousands of people all over the world. Start creating your film now! The submission form will open May 6, 2025.

WHAT IS THE GEOCACHING INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (GIFF)?

Part 1: Film submission & judging
Geocachers around the world—like you—create short films about geocaching and submit them to Geocaching HQ for judging. Films must be submitted by August 1, 2025. During the month of August, the films are reviewed by judges from Geocaching HQ. In September, the finalist films are announced and the filmmakers are notified.

Part 2: Finalist films shown at Geocaching Events
After announcing the finalists, Geocaching HQ creates a film reel with their submissions. Any geocacher can host a geocaching Event to show the finalist films during the official Film Festival dates: November 6 – November 16, 2025. Stay tuned for more information about hosting your GIFF Event!

In 2023, nearly 15,000 geocachers attended 549 Events hosted across 46 countries!

HOW TO SUBMIT A FILM

1. Read the rules. Seriously, read them!
2. Read the tips for filming.
3. Submit your film by August 1, 2025.

Learn more about submitting your film to GIFF 2025