the asian international youth film festival (aiyff) is an event for film lovers to connect, exchange ideas and celebrate the art of cinema in a friendly, welcoming environment. each year, over hk$100,000 in cash prizes can be awarded to a number of narrative or documentary films that focus on the visual, dramatic and performing arts. aiyff curates a wide range of national and international narrative, documentary and short films from established and emerging filmmakers. aiyff aims to promote asian film culture and encourage technological innovation in the film industry, while at the same time discovering outstanding filmmakers and establishing a platform for free exchange among filmmakers.

awards

behind the scenes: best director / best new director / most popular director / best action director / best producer / best screenwriter / best cinematographer / best artist / best stylist / best editor / best music designer / best special effects designer

acting section: best actor / best actress / most popular actor / most popular actress / best supporting actor / best supporting actress / best newcomer / best newcomer / best newcomer / best children's actor / best children's actress / best actor / best actress / best actor / best actress / best actor / best actress / best actor / best actress

film category: best film / best foreign language film / best low budget film / best student film / best main theme film / best animation / best commercial film / best children's film / best public service film / best internet film / best short film / best documentary film / best documentary short film / best experimental film / best ultra short film

project section: best original screenplay project / most valuable investment project / special recommendation by jury / most potential project / most creative project

submission period

films must be submitted by june 15, 2024

contact information

official website: www.aiyff.cn ( choose to apply for the exhibition, and the receipt of the return e-mail by the e-mail address left by the exhibitor means the submission is successful )

email: aiyff1895@yeah.net (please do not send communication emails to this address. the contact information of the receptionist will be included in the notification email after the finalists are selected.)

wechat: future95wu

requirements

▪ only film submissions created and completed after june 15, 2021 will be accepted and selected.

▪ works must be submitted with english subtitles.

▪ venture projects are required to submit a project case and outline, a screenwriter's statement, and a screenplay, which may have a watermark, after being shortlisted.

▪ acting section entries may be submitted with only the starring credits, not exceeding 5 minutes.

▪ submissions of short films cannot exceed 40 minutes.

▪ all submissions should be made digitally (baidu.com disk link preferred) and not by mail.

▪ finalists: preliminary finalists in all categories will receive an e-certificate and an official announcement and patch laurel.

▪ winners: the winners of the festival's final selection will be announced at an awards ceremony, receive a golden orchid trophy, be posted online on our website and social media after the festival, the winning work will be screened in our partner theaters, and some winners who are specially supported by the foundation will receive cash or creative funding.

source: aiyff.cn