Date

HKIFF49: 10th - 21st April 2025

General Entry Regulations

The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) is one of Asia’s most reputable platforms for filmmakers, film professionals and filmgoers from all over the world to launch new work and experience outstanding films. As a competitive event, the HKIFF serves as a platform for international film exchange, to promote better understanding between global cultures, and to discover new talents from around the world.

Eligibility

Films must have been completed after 1st January 2024.

Except Hong Kong productions, films must not have been shown in Hong Kong prior to the Festival screenings.

English subtitles are required for non-English language films.

Films previously submitted to the Festival and were not selected, will not be reconsidered for the 49th HKIFF.

Submission

1.To submit a film for Festival’s consideration, an applicant must:

▪ submit a completed entry form via FilmFreeway, HKIFF website or by post (download the entry form)

▪ complete the payment for entry fee (please see details below)

▪ submit either a DVD screener or a Vimeo online screener (The minimum requirement is picture-locked with temporary sound and music. Only one version is allowed for each entry).

All DVD screeners should be labeled with the film title and confirmation reference number (for online submission only).

The Vimeo link should remain active and accessible until 24th March 2025. Details for your online screener should be filled out in the entry form. Please prepare this link in advance of completing your entry form.

2.It is Entrant’s sole responsibility to ensure ALL REQUIRED ENTRY MATERIALS are submitted to the HKIFF before the deadline. The HKIFF reserves the right to disqualify any submission, without refund of any kind, which does not meet all submission requirements within the deadline.

3.All submitted materials will not be returned and will be destroyed within three months after the Festival.

4. Physical materials may be sent to: Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Office

Attn: HKIFF submissions

Unit B, 3rd Floor, Block B,

Wing Hong Factory Building,

777-783 Yu Chau West Street,

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: (+852) 2970 3300

Deadlines

1.Early-bird Entries

3rd November 2024

submission via mail validated by HK postmark date, online submission before HK time 24:00

2.Late Entries

31st December 2024

submission via mail validated by HK postmark date, online submission before HK time 24:00

Entry Fees

Regulations and Details

https://www.hkiff.org.hk/society/CallForEntries/

Source: hkiff.org.hk