Dear Asian filmmakers, the Edinburgh International Film Festival (UK) is accepting films until April 18, 2025.

About the Festival:
The EIFF will honour 70+ years of festival history, showcasing the very best talent in filmmaking in its re-energised format that is rooted in a local Scottish context whilst embracing the international diversity of creative expression.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts both shorts (under 30 minutes) and feature films (over 30 minutes).
– UK Premiere status is required for all feature and short submissions.
– The festival gives preference to World, International or European premieres, and first or second features.
– All submitted films should be no more than 12 months old by August 2025.
– films that have previously been broadcast or otherwise made publicly available (including online) within the UK are ineligible for submission. Films that are available to purchase are not eligible. This includes DVD/Blu-ray/online digital download formats.
– Promotional films are not eligible (e.g. films promoting tourism, charitable appeals, etc.).
– Submissions Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: June 30, 2025

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://www.edfilmfest.org/eiff-2025-submissions-rules-regulations/

To submit to the festival please visit: https://filmfreeway.com/EdFilmFest2025

We remind readers that the 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival will take place from August 14 – 20, 2025 in Edinburg, UK.

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