International Film Festival in Hong Kong
International film festival in Hong Kong presenting competitive sections for feature films, documentaries, and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film and documentary short awards.
Premiere Requirements:
National Premiere
- Eligible categories: Young Cinema Competition (features +60 minutes;
- 1st, 2nd, or 3rd films by directors, in Chinese Language or World sections)
- Documentary Competition (documentaries +60 minutes)
- Short Film Competition (any type not exceeding 20 minutes,
- H.264 or ProRes digital file).
- Films must be completed after 1 January.
- Except Hong Kong productions, films must not have been shown in Hong Kong prior to festival screenings (national premiere required).
- Non-English language films require English subtitles.
- Previously submitted or unselected films only; resubmissions not considered.