A call out to invite filmmakers, production and distribution companies to participate in the AFA20. Submit now to enjoy Early Bird submission fee waiver!

The annual Asian Film Awards (AFA) is an essential hub for recognizing and discovering film talents, we are now open for filmmakers, production and distribution companies to submit your Asian productions to compete for the next Awards.

An eligible film participating in the Asian Film Awards must:

■ be feature length with a running time exceeding 60 minutes;

■ be in 35mm film or digital cinema format suitable for exhibition in commercial cinemas;

■ be fiction films in the “Asian region” (“Asian region” is based on the definition accepted by the United Nations at here and includes ALL countries and territories East of the Suez)

■ contain English subtitles in the case of non-English language works; and

■ be exhibited in theaters in the Asian region(s) between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026 and/or have received theatrical release and distribution in at least one Asian territory; or have premiered at international film festival(s); or have received national film awards.

Deadline for entry submission: December 31, 2026

Please see the Rules and Regulations page from www.afa-academy.com for more details.

Important Dates

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Should you have any enquiries, please contact Film Submission Team at filmlist@afa-academy.com.