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Competition
Future Film Fest 2026 celebrates emerging filmmakers and creative visionaries from around the world. It features an international competition for filmmakers under 30, with nominees put forward by more than 150 leading film schools across 58 countries and regions. To champion and recognise emerging talent, the competition offers a USD 66,000 prize pool across eight major awards.
Al Shorts (Institutional Nominations)
Schools worldwide nominate the best AI-generated short films created by their students and alumni.
- Best Al Short Film: USD 5,000
- Jury Recommendation Award: USD 3,000
Al Shorts (Open Category)
AI talents from around the world submit their outstanding AI-generated short films for this competition category.
- Best Al Short Film: USD 5,000
- Jury Recommendation Award: USD 3,000
Narrative Shorts (Institutional Nominations) - Chinese Language
Schools worldwide nominate the best Chinese traditional short films by their students and alumni.
- Best Chinese Language Short Film: USD 15,000
- Jury Recommendation Award: USD 10,000
Narrative Shorts (Institutional Nominations) - Non-Chinese Language
Schools worldwide nominate the best non-Chinese traditional short films by their students and alumni.
- Best Non-Chinese Language Short Film: USD 15,000
- Jury Recommendation Award: USD 10,000
Opening & Awards Ceremony
Date and Time: 5pm, Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Venue: Grand Stair, GF, M+, West Kowloon Cultural District, 38 Museum Drive, Kowloon
Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony.