49th Hong Kong International Film Festival
CALL FOR ENTRIES
(Features, documentaries, animation, shorts)
The Hong Kong International Film Festival is currently accepting entries for its 2025 edition.
Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the Festival.
DETAILS
- Competitive: Yes
- Entry fees: Yes
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Consult the festival website for eligibility requirements according to each section.
ABOUT
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.
The Hong Kong International Film Festival is an Academy Award® Qualifying Festival. Firebird Award winners in the Short Film Competition and Documentary Competition will be eligible for consideration for the Academy Award®.
In 2024, Fresh Off Markham (K. Yuen, C. Lo, T. Choi), Intercepted (O. Karpovych), Mademoiselle Kenopsia (D. Côté), Seven Veils (A. Egoyan), Four Unloved Women, Adrift on a Purposeless Sea, Experience the Ecstasy of Dissection (D. Cronenberg), Solo (S. Dupuis), The Beast (B. Bonello), The Successor (X. Legrand), and Who Do I Belong To (M. Joobeur) were presented at the festival.
Telefilm Canada recognizes the selection of a feature-length film in the Hong Kong International Film Festival and may provides assistance through the International Promotion Program.
Promotion and Communications
Telefilm Canada, Montreal
dl-festivals@telefilm.ca
1 800 567-0890