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Introduction to the film festival

The AAIFF, the All Asian Independent Film Festival, has been launched to support independent filmmakers throughout Asia to display their unique ideas, to tell the stories deep down inside their hearts, and to inspire both audiences and other independent filmmakers. As the sister film festival of ÉCU—the European Independent Film Festival, which has been held in Paris for 20 years, the AAIFF has the ability to harness the rock-solid reputation of ÉCU as being one of the World’s foremost independent film festivals and to help bring global attention to Asia’s independent filmmakers. Our objective is to offer excellent opportunities for all the Asian independent filmmakers to find audiences for their films, to connect with peers, distributors and talent scouts – and importantly to provide them unforgettable film festival experience. Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your good film.

Awards

Best Dramatic Festure、Best Dramatic Short、Best Documentary、Best Animated Film、Best Music Video、Best Experimental Film、Best Comedy、Best Student Film、Best Environmental Film、Best Director、Best Actor、Best Actress、Best Cinematography、Best Asian Independent Film

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Terror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Music Love Magic Fantasy Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Literary Biography Western Drama others Documentary
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：MPEG4 DCP

Films should be independent in spirit and original in perspective. Open to all films made with less than 50% participation by a major studio or television broadcaster. Films may be submitted in any language, however every film must have English subtitles, including the films in English. Appropriate subtitles are required to ensure the best screening for our audience.

A synopsis of no more than 180 characters in English, a screenshot from the film and a short director's biography also in English are requested upon submission. The films must be completed since 1st March 2024.

Previous Shortlisted And Award-winning Films

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile
Giedre Bumbulyte Giedre was the Festival Manager at ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival for 6 years and a producer at Zs2 Media Group based in Paris, France. Her production experience includes work for global companies such as BBC, IBM, General Electric, NBA, McKinsey & Company and many others. Giedre has joined The European Independent Film Festival in 2015 and since then she has organised 4 editions of the festival, as well as ÉCU On-the-Road events in France, Greece, Denmark, Russia, Japan, and many other places around the World.

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Authorization Letter

Duration (several sessions)

    5

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Trophy
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2024-12-02
    Submission start time

  • 2025-07-04
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2025-08-01
    Regular Deadline

  • 2025-08-29
    Late Deadline

  • 2025-09-26
    Extended Deadline

  • 2025-09-26
    Submission end time

  • 2025-10-24
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2025-10-24
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2025-12-05
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2025-12-07
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Dramatic Feature
    Video length ：31 - 180
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 70 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 80 Dollar

    Student： 80 Dollar

    Not available
  • Dramatic Short
    Video length ：0 - 30
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Documentary Feature
    Video length ：31 - 240
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available
  • Animated Film
    Video length ：31 - 180
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    Not available
  • Music Video
    Video length ：0 - 10
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    Not available
  • Experimental Film
    Video length ：31 - 180
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    Not available
  • Comedy Film
    Video length ：31 - 180
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Student Film
    Video length ：31 - 180
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    Not available
  • Environmental Film
    Video length ：31 - 180
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    Not available
  • Documentary Short
    Video length ：0 - 30
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available
  • Animated Film Short
    Video length ：0 - 30
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    Not available
  • Experimental Film Short
    Video length ：0 - 30
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    Not available
  • Comedy Film Short
    Video length ：0 - 30
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Student Film Short
    Video length ：0 - 30
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    Not available
  • Environmental Film Short
    Video length ：0 - 30
    Films may be submitted in any language, however if the film is NOT in English, it must have English subtitles.

    2025/07/04
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2025/08/01
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2025/08/29
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2025/09/26
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    Not available

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