The Raintown Film Festival (Malaysia) is accepting short films until June 14, 2026. *Only for Malaysian filmmakers*

About the festival:
Founded in 2024 by Malaysian filmmaker Jacky Yeap, the Raintown Film Festival is held annually in Taiping, Perak. The festival screens local films and hosts film talks, workshops, outdoor screenings, and guided tours, allowing audiences to enjoy Malaysian cinema while exploring Taiping, also known as Raintown, the wettest town in Malaysia. Audience numbers have grown steadily since its launch, attracting film enthusiasts from across the country.

As a key cultural platform for film, the festival not only promotes Taiping but also organizes the Raintown Short Film Competition, providing a space for creators to engage with audiences. Exchanges with experienced filmmakers inspire young and emerging talent, enhance work quality, expand collaboration opportunities, and cultivate audience appreciation of film.

Eligibility:
– The festival only accepts films made by Malaysian filmmakers.
– The festival accepts short films under 10 minutes from any genre (fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, etc).
– Films must adhere to the festival theme: After The Rain – Films that explore transformation, renewal, and the emotions that emerge “after rainfall”, whether literal or metaphorical.
– All submitted films must have English subtitles.
– The format of submission must be H.264 MP4/MOV, 1920×1080 or above.
– Submission Fee: FREE
– Deadline: June 14, 2026 (11:59 PM local time)
– Notification Date: July 31, 2026

To submit to the festival please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv6bBCqo4a7hatc2M2nKZ6OnrTq2RyHBaE4E0-I8W_BMfvgg/viewform

We remind readers that the 3rd Raintown Film Festival will take place in September, 2026 in Taiping, Malaysia.

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