The Aichi International Women’s Film Festival (Japan) is accepting short films until April 18, 2025.

About the festival:
The Aichi International Women’s Film Festival has supported the advancement of women in society and promoted international exchange between women since its launch in 1996. They screen films directed by female directors, invite world-famous female directors and rising female directors, and hold guest talks and symposium that provide the participants with opportunities to exchange their views and ideas in order to promote the realization of a gender-equal society.

Sections:
– Animation
– Fiction
– Documentary

Eligibility:
– The director of the film MUST be female.
– All themes are welcome, regardless of age, professional background, or winning awards.
– Must be films running less than 30 minutes (including end credits).
– Films must be completed after January 1st, 2024.
– The festival accepts animations and live-action films of all genres including drama and documentary.
– Should not have been broadcasted on Japanese terrestrial television prior to September 15, 2025.
– For non-Japanese language films, Japanese subtitles or English subtitles are required. Finalists will be also required to submit the script in original-language and in English with time code for Japanese subtitles.
– Submissions are done via the festival’s website.
– Submission Fee: FREE
– Deadline: April 18, 2025 (17:00 pm Japan Time)
– Notification Date: July 2025

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://www.aiwff.com/2025/download/Film_Competition_2025_Regulations.pdf

To submit your film please go to: https://www.aiwff.com/2025/en/about_aiwff/call_for_entries/

We remind readers that the 30th Aichi International Women’s Film Festival will take place from September 11 – 15, 2025 in Aichi, Japan.

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