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Competition

Future Film Fest 2026 Future Film Fest 2026
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.
 
 
Categories and 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: 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.