The 30th ifva Awards
The 30th ifva Awards - Submissions Closed!
2026.03.02 - 2026.06.21
Huge thanks to all the creators this year! The list of finalists will be announced in September 2026, so please stay tuned to the ifva website and our social media channels for the latest updates.
Remember to follow us on Instagram @ifva_hk and check out ifva.com to be the first to receive the finalists announcement and all the latest news about the 30th ifva Festival!
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Founded in 1995 by the Hong Kong Arts Centre, ifva has long been a leading platform for nurturing emerging creative talents across Hong Kong and Asia. Over the years, it has supported countless influential filmmakers and media artists through its competition platform. Motivated by a commitment to innovation and diversity, ifva continues to evolve, promoting the culture of moving images and expanding the horizon of creative media.
The 30th ifva Awards is now open for submission!
SHORT FILM
Open Group | Youth Group |Hong Kong/ International Tertiary Students Group | Asian New Force
ANIMATION
Animation |Tertiary Students Group
AI CREATION
Shortlisted finalist works will be screened at “The 30th ifva Festival" in 2026, and award winners will be revealed at the Awards Presentation Ceremony during the Festival.
For details and submission, please visit: Link
Submission Platform: https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30
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About ifva:
Organised by Hong Kong Arts Centre, ifva is an incubator for film and visual media in Asia. Founded in 1995, ifva serves as a platform that actively promotes and encourages creative talents in Asia, making short films, videos, animation and media arts. With a cutting-edge vision and authentic spirit, ifva has evolved to promote different visual cultures while exploring the boundless potential of creative media.
