I, The Song directed by Dechen Roder, and Ms. Understoned directed by Yuki Buma will open the IAWRT Asian Women’s Film Festival which will take place from March 13 – 15, 2026 in New Delhi, India.
The International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (India) is accepting documentaries (short and feature) and short films until May 10, 2026.
Kokuho directed by Lee Sang-il will open the Helsinki Cine Aasia Festival which will take place from March 12 – 15, 2026 in Helsinki, Finland.
The EBS International Documentary Festival (Korea) is accepting documentaries until May 8, 2026.
Purple Butterfly by Ye Lou; and A Chinese Ghost Story by Siu-Tung Ching will open the Mint Chinese Film Festival which will take place from March 6 – 8, 2026 in Kendal, UK.
The ifva Awards, formerly known as the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards, is accepting short films until June 21, 2026. *Only for Hong Kong and Asian Filmmakers*
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