Dear Asian filmmakers, the Cinequest Film Festival (USA) is accepting films until October 31, 2025.

About the festival:
Cinequest connects artists, innovators, media, and audiences—as people converge to experience a potent mix of immersive stories from around the globe and breakthrough technologies. Yet, Cinequest’s stellar reputation not only hinges on its knack for creating a powerful line-up, but also for securing distribution for many of its honored filmmakers. Netflix, IFC Films, Amazon, MSNBC Films, Roadside Attractions, 1091 Pictures, Oscilloscope, Sony Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Kino-Lorber, eOne, Lionsgate, PBS, and HBO are just a few of the many that have signed deals with some of Cinequest’s success stories.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts both short films (under 45 minutes), feature films, web series, TV series, and music videos.
– Only submit to one category, the programming team will consider your project for any category for which it qualifies.
– Work-in-progress are welcomed for submissions.
– Submissions must be made via FilmFreeway.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: January 30, 2026

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://filmfreeway.com/Cinequest (This is also the submissions link)

We remind readers that the Cinequest Film Festival will take place from March 9 – 22, 2026 in San Jose, USA and online from March 24 – 31, 2026.

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To see other Calls please follow the next link: “Call For Entries”.