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.

Programme

The programme comprises features, documentaries, shorts and animations organized into the following sections:

▪ YOUNG CINEMA COMPETITION (CHINESE LANGUAGE)

▪ YOUNG CINEMA COMPETITION (WORLD)

▪ DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

▪ SHORT FILM COMPETITION

▪ GLOBAL VISION: 30-40 new works including special programmes and tributes 

▪ FANTASTIC BEATS: 8-10 new international works 

▪ REALITY BITES: 8-12 new documentaries 

▪ ANIMATION UNLIMITED: 12-15 new animated films 

▪ POETRY IN MOTION: 12-14 new experimental films

Eligibility

▪ Films must have been completed after 1st January 2023.

▪ 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 48th 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 11th March 2024. 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

Late Entries：31st December 2023

Entry Fees

1.Entry fees are waived for works invited by the HKIFF.

2.Entry fees:

Submitted on or before

▪ USD80 / HKD624

Feature films (60 mins+)         

Short films (20-60 mins) 

Documentary features (60 mins+)

Documentary shorts (20-60 mins) 

▪ USD50 / HKD390

Short Film Competition (below 20 mins)         

3.Entry fees are payable by credit card (for online submissions and via FilmFreeway only), money order (made payable to The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Limited) or telegraphic transfer to our bank account:

Bank Name: HSBC

Bank Address: 1 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong

Bank Code: 004

SWIFT Code: HSBCHKHHHKH

Account Name: The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Limited

Account No: 400-155339-838

All fees are non-refundable.

Source: hkiff.org.hk