Dear Asian filmmakers, the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (Switzerland) is accepting short films until April 17, and Feature Films until April 30, 2026.

About the festival:
The Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival aims to reveal and promote thematically or aesthetically relevant and/or innovative feature films. The NIFFF’s goal is to represent fantastic and Asian productions in Switzerland, and to create in Neuchâtel a world-class cinema event.

Eligibility:
– All films must have been completed in the 18 months preceding the festival.
– The projection format must be DCP.
– The festival accepts feature films (over 60 minutes) and short films (under 25 minutes).
– All films must be screened as Swiss Premieres. Priority might be given to World, International or European premieres.
– The films must be in original version with French and/or English subtitles.
– For the Asian Competition films must come from one of the Asian countries considered by the NIFFF for its Asian competition. These countries are: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Brunei, Cambodia, China (Hong Kong, Macau, People’s Republic of China), South and North Korea, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.
– Once a movie is selected by the NIFFF’s Selection Committee, it can in no case be removed from the program.
– Submissions must be made via Eventival.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://nifff.ch/en/professionals/industry-corner/

To submit to the festival please visit: https://vp.eventival.com/nifff/2026

We remind readers that the 25th Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival will take place from July 3 – 11, 2026 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

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