ifva

Short Film | Animation | Media Arts

ifva 於1995年由香港藝術中心創辦，為香港及亞洲的獨立影像創作人提供一個凝聚、分享和推廣的平台，多年來奠定了亞洲影像力量先鋒的地位。

年度項目包括以專業性見稱的ifva獨立短片及影像媒體比賽及每年三月舉行的ifva獨立短片及影像媒體節，ifva亦舉辦一系列延伸節目，包括從學術角度出發的「CINEMA 2.0」媒體藝術展覽、捍衛多元文化的「影像無國界」、旨在普及影像藝術的「ifva Everywhere 影像嘉年華」，以及推廣影像教育的社區及學校巡迴放映等，涵蓋藝術以至普及層面，致力承傳影像文化及獨立創作精神。

ifva was founded by the Hong Kong Arts Centre in 1995. Over the years, ifva has established itself as Asia's pioneering force in short

film, animation and media arts, by providing a unique and professional platform for Hong Kong and Asian creative talents to unite, exchange and promote their works. With the aims to promote short film and media arts and defend independent creative spirit, every year, in addition to the professionally renowned ifva Awards and ifva Festival, ifva also organises a series of extended programmes including the followings: “CINEMA 2.0” media arts exhibition examines different subject matters at the intersection of arts, culture, technology and society; “All About Us” celebrates diversity and the creative voices of young people from the ethnic minority backgrounds; “ifva Everywhere Carnival” makes film and media arts accessible to people from all walks of life; and Community and School Tour encourages students to experience and appreciate different media art forms.

03/06/2026

【比賽報名最後倒數｜第三十屆ifva比賽截止日期6月21日】【Final Submission Countdown｜30th ifva Awards – Deadline: 21 June】

ifva一直為香港及亞洲短片及動畫新銳提供展示平台，多年來培育不少本地及國際知名創作人，秉承創新與多元精神，ifva持續推動影像文化發展。

第三十屆ifva不僅是一個比賽，同時讓所有得獎及入圍作品在國際獨立電影及短片平台展映，把作品向全球觀眾展示無遠弗屆，引領創作人衝出香港，接通海外觀眾。

把握機會，於 6 月 21 日或之前，遞交你的短片、動畫或 AI 短片作品！

💰公開組、動畫組、亞洲新力量組、大專組、AI Creation — 最後截止：報名費 US$50
🎓青少年組 — 費用全免

🔗 詳情： www.ifva.com
🔗 報名： https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

📆最後截止日期：2026年6月21日下午6時（香港時間）

ifva has long been a platform for emerging short film and animation talent in Hong Kong and Asia, nurturing many renowned local and international filmmakers over the years. Upholding the spirit of innovation and diversity, ifva continues to champion the development of moving image culture.

The 30th ifva Awards goes beyond competition. All winning and selected entries will be showcased on an international independent film and short film platform with a broad global audience, allowing your work to transcend Hong Kong and connect with viewers overseas.

Don't miss this last call to submit your short film, animation or AI Creation by 21 June!
💰Open Group, Animation, Asian New Force, Tertiary Students Group, AI Creation – US$50 (Final Deadline)
🎓Youth Group – Free of Charge

🔗 Details: www.ifva.com
🔗Submit Now: https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

📆 Final Deadline: 2026.06.21 at 6PM (Hong Kong Time)

02/06/2026

【評審訪談】Jury Interview

🤝 感謝新加坡 Objectifs - Centre for Photography and Film 電影節目總監及策展人Leong Puiyee女士擔任今屆 ifva 青少年組及大專短片組決賽評審，亦抽時間同我哋做視像訪問。

Puiyee 期待看見每位年青創作者獨特的創作聲音與個人視角。並認為真誠嘅創作能夠真實呈現創作者所關注嘅事物與觀點。想睇佢嘅完整分享？即刻去片！😎🎥

🎬 報名將於6月21日截止！立即把握最後機會遞交你嘅短片、動畫、AI短片作品！💥

💰公開組、動畫組、亞洲新力量組、大專組、AI Creation — 最後截止：報名費 US$50

🎓青少年組 — 費用全免

🔗 詳情： www.ifva.com
🔗 報名： https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

最後提交截止日：2026年6月21日下午6時（香港時間）

🤝 Thank you to Ms. Leong Puiyee, Programme Head (Film) at Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film in Singapore, for serving as a final jury member for this year’s ifva Youth Group and Tertiary Students Group (Short Film), and for taking time to join us for a video interview.

Puiyee looks forward to seeing each young creator’s unique creative voice and personal perspective. She believes that sincere creations can truly reflect the issues and viewpoints that creators care about.

Watch her full interview and check out the video now! 😎🎥

🎬 Seize the chance to submit your short film, animation, or AI Creation by 21 June. 💥

💰Open Group, Animation, Asian New Force, Tertiary Students Group, AI Creation – USD50 (Last Call Deadline)

🎓Youth Group – Free of Charge

🔗 Details: www.ifva.com
🔗 Submit Now: https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

📆Last Call Deadline: 2026.06.21 (6pm Hong Kong Time)

28/05/2026

【評審訪談】Jury Interview

🤝 多謝台北藝術大學動畫系教授、台中國際動畫影展策展總監王綺穗女士擔任今屆 ifva 動畫組同大專動畫組嘅決賽評審，亦抽時間同我哋做視像訪問。

王教授認為動畫作品可以透過多樣嘅形式去建構截然不同嘅世界觀，一部出色嘅動畫，應該要有自己一套世界觀；作品即使帶有某種脆弱性，反而成就作品嘅獨特之處。王教授亦鼓勵創作者多感受世界、積極體驗人生，將呢啲細微感受變成屬於自己嘅作品。想知道佢更多嘅分享，即刻去片！😎

🎬 報名將於6月21日截止！立即把握機會遞交你嘅短片、動畫、AI短片作品！💥

💰公開組、動畫組、亞洲新力量組、大專組、AI Creation — 美金35 (一般截止日期) / 美金50 (最後提交截止日)

🎓青少年組 — 費用全免

🔗 詳情： www.ifva.com
🔗 報名： https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

📆一般截止日期：2026年5月31日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）
📆逾期提交截止日：2026年6月21日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）

🤝 Many thanks to Professor Wang Chi-Sui, Professor at the Department of Animation of Taipei National University of the Arts and Festival Director of the Taichung International Animation Festival, for serving as ifva final judge in Animation Category, and for taking the time to join us for a video interview.

Professor Wang believes that animation can, through diverse forms, construct entirely different worldviews, and that an outstanding animation should build its own unique universe; even a certain sense of vulnerability can become its uniqueness. She also encourages creators to stay sensitive to the world, experience life, and transform these feelings into creations. Want to hear more of her insights on animation? Watch the video now! 😎

🎬 Seize the chance to submit your short film, animation, or AI Creation by 21 June. 💥

💰Open Group, Animation, Asian New Force, Tertiary Students Group, AI Creation – USD35 (Regular Deadline) / USD50 (Late Deadline)

🎓Youth Group – Free of Charge

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26/05/2026

【評審訪談】Jury Interview

🤝 感謝釜山國際短片節短片節目策劃 Sébastien Simon擔任今屆ifva短片公開組及亞洲新力量組決賽評審，同埋接受今次視像訪談。 Sébastien提到好期待睇到香港嘅短片，亦表示短片有一種不可預測感。想知更多即刻去片！😎

🎬 報名將於6月21日截止！立即把握機會遞交你嘅短片、動畫、AI短片作品！💥

💰公開組、動畫組、亞洲新力量組、大專組、AI Creation — 美金35 (一般截止日期) / 美金50 (最後提交截止日)

🎓青少年組 — 費用全免

🔗 詳情： www.ifva.com
🔗 報名： https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

📆一般截止日期：2026年5月31日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）
📆逾期提交截止日：2026年6月21日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）

🤝 Many thanks to Sébastien Simon, Programmer of the Busan International Short Film Festival, for serving as a final jury for this year’s ifva Open Group and Asian New Force, and for joining us for this video interview. Sébastien shared that he is very much looking forward to seeing short films from Hong Kong, and that short films carry a unique sense of unpredictability. To find out more, watch the video interview now! 😎

🎬 Seize the chance to submit your short film, animation, or AI Creation by 21 June. 💥

💰Open Group, Animation, Asian New Force, Tertiary Students Group, AI Creation – USD35 (Regular Deadline) / USD50 (Late Deadline)

🎓Youth Group – Free of Charge

🔗 Details: www.ifva.com
🔗 Submit Now: https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

📆Regular Deadline: 2026.05.31 (11:59pm Pacific Time)
📆Late Deadline: 2026.06.21 (11:59pm Pacific Time)

16/05/2026

【報名參賽流程】Submission Process

今屆ifva比賽所有組別參賽作品需要透過指定網上系統提交作品。只需揀選合適組別，上載齊全影片檔案同埋其他所需文件，Check清楚交齊野就OK！記住6月21日就截止架喇！把握報名機會！

💰公開組、動畫組、亞洲新力量組、大專組、AI Creation — 美金35 (一般截止日期) / 美金50 (最後提交截止日)

🎓青少年組 — 費用全免

🔗 詳情： www.ifva.com
🔗 報名： https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

📆一般截止日期：2026年5月31日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）
📆逾期提交截止日：2026年6月21日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）

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All entries must be applied and submitted via designated online system. Simply select the appropriate groups, upload your video file and all other required documents, and double-check that everything has been submitted correctly.

The deadline is 21 June, so don’t miss your chance to apply!

💰Open Group, Animation, Asian New Force, Tertiary Students Group, AI Creation – USD35 (Regular Deadline) / USD50 (Late Deadline)

🎓Youth Group – Free of Charge

🔗 Details: www.ifva.com
🔗 Submit Now: https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

📆Regular Deadline: 2026.05.31 (11:59pm Pacific Time)
📆Late Deadline: 2026.06.21 (11:59pm Pacific Time)

15/05/2026

【🤖 召集 AI 創作者】Calling All AI Creators!

📣第三十屆ifva 比賽特別增設【AI Creation】，歡迎遞交以 AI 作為唯一創作及製作工具嘅創作／短片。你可以用AI創造出咩視覺衝擊？🧠

📌 參賽重點：
🔹 作品必須以 AI 作為唯一創作及製作工具。
🔹 影片生成、動態圖像生成及模擬虛構角色演繹必須全部由 AI 工具生成。
🔹 須連同「作品生成說明」一併遞交
🔹 香港永久居民；或亞洲國家及地區國民／永久居民
🔹 必須於 2026 年 5 月 31 日或之前年滿 18 歲

💥 即睇今屆專業評審陣容！由專業評審發掘新一代 AI 影像力量！入圍AI作品將在大銀幕放映！

🔗 詳情： www.ifva.com
🔗 報名： https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

一般截止日期：2026年5月31日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）
逾期提交截止日：2026年6月21日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）

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📣 The 30th ifva Awards proudly introduces a special new category: 【AI Creation】

We are now accepting creative works and short films where AI serves as the sole creative and production tool. What kind of visual impact can you create with AI? 🧠

📌 Key Requirements:
🔹 AI must be the core creative tool and be used solely across production.
🔹 Video generation, motion graphic generation, and stimulation of character performance must be generated by AI tools.
🔹 "Method Statement" must be submitted alongside the entry.
🔹 Open to Hong Kong permanent residents; or nationals/permanent residents of Asian countries and regions.
🔹 Must be aged 18 or above on or before 31 May 2026.

💥 Check out our professional jury panel for AI Creation! Let our expert judges discover the new generation of AI visual pioneers! Shortlisted AI creation will also be screened on the big screen!

🔗 Details: www.ifva.com
🔗 Submit Now: https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

Regular Deadline: 2026.05.31 (11:59pm Pacific Time)
Late Deadline: 2026.06.21 (11:59pm Pacific Time)

07/05/2026

【青少年組、大專組評審陣容】Jury Panel for Youth Group & Tertiary Student Groups

📣 青少年同大專生注意！第三十屆ifva 比賽【青少年組】及【大專組】現正接受報名，立即投交你嘅短片作品！即睇今屆評審陣容！親自評選出新一代影像力量 💥

📝 參加資格：
青少年組：香港永久居民（2026年5月31日或之前為17歲或以下）
香港大專組：香港大專院校全日制學生（國籍及年齡不限）
海外大專組：亞洲國家及地區大專院校全日制學生（國籍及年齡不限）

立即報名參賽及推薦俾年輕影像創作人！入圍作品將躍上大銀幕！
🔗 詳情： www.ifva.com
🔗 報名： https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

一般截止日期：2026年5月31日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）
最後提交截止日：2026年6月21日下午11時59分（太平洋時間

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📣 Youths and tertiary students, this is for you! The 30th ifva Awards 【Youth Group】 and 【Tertiary Students Group】 are accepting short film submissions! See who is on our jury panel for these groups this year as they select the new generation of visual powerhouses 💥

📝 Eligibility Requirements:

-Youth Group: Hong Kong permanent residents (Aged 17 or below on/before 31 May 2026)

-HK Tertiary Students Group: Full-time students from tertiary institutions in Hong Kong (No nationality or age restrictions)

-International Tertiary Students Group: Full-time students from tertiary institutions in Asian countries/regions (No nationality or age restrictions)

Apply now and recommend this to young filmmakers! Shortlisted works will be screened on the big screen! 🌟
🔗 Details: www.ifva.com
🔗 Submit Now: https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

Regular Deadline: 31 May 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)
Last Call Deadline: 21 Jun 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)

06/05/2026

| 【🌟精彩回顧： ifva x Blackmagic Design 影像教育活動】 Recap: ifva x Blackmagic Design Education Programmes

今屆 ifva 非常榮幸邀請到電影攝影機及後期製作設備品牌 Blackmagic Design 成為ifva教育夥伴！🤝

早前為本港大專院校學生免費舉辦「兩天 DaVinci Resolve Studio 工作坊」(Two-day DaVinci Resolve Studio Workshop) 及「手機電影製作工作坊」(Mobile Film Making Workshop: Blackmagic Camera App & DaVinci Resolve for iPad)，兩項活動已經圓滿結束！

工作坊由 Blackmagic Design 專業團隊親自現場指導及教學！參加學生由淺入深，逐步掌握 DaVinci Resolve Studio及 Blackmagic Camera App 的強大功能——由基礎操作、剪接、調色，到特效及混音，全面提升電影製作技巧！✨

ifva 衷心感謝 Blackmagic Design 鼎力支持，及其香港和新加坡團隊, 為大家帶來專業及實用的指導！🙇‍♂️

期待大家把創作意念轉化為真實作品！今屆 ifva 比賽現已開放報名，歡迎遞交你的短片、動畫及 AI Creation作品！

公開組 | 青少年組 | 香港及海外大專組 | 亞洲新力量組 | 動畫組 | AI Creation

🔗 詳情： www.ifva.com
🔗 報名： https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

一般截止日期：2026年5月31日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）
逾期提交截止日：2026年6月21日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）

ifva is highly honoured to have the leading manufacturer of video production hardware and post-production software, Blackmagic Design, as our Education Partner! 🤝

We recently hosted two free workshops for tertiary students in HK— "Two-day DaVinci Resolve Studio Workshop" and "Mobile Film Making Workshop: Blackmagic Camera App & DaVinci Resolve for iPad"—both of which have successfully concluded!

Led on-site by the professional team from Blackmagic Design, participating students were guided step-by-step to master the powerful features of DaVinci Resolve Studio and Blackmagic Camera App. From basic operations to editing, color grading, visual effects, and audio mixing, the practical sessions comprehensively elevated their filmmaking skills! ✨

ifva would like to express our deepest gratitude to the support from Blackmagic Design, and its team from HK and Singapore to give their professional guidance! 🙇‍♂️

The 30th ifva Awards is now open for submissions. We welcome your Short Film, Animation, and AI Creation.

Open | Youth | Hong Kong/International Tertiary Students | Asian New Force | Animation | AI Creation

🔗 Details: www.ifva.com
🔗 Submit Now: https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

Regular Deadline: 2026.05.31 (11:59pm Pacific Time)
Late Deadline: 2026.06.21 (11:59pm Pacific Time)

05/05/2026

【一般截止日期５月３１日】Regular Deadline - 31 May

錯過早烏截止日期唔緊要！報名繼續開放！🎬 立即把握機會起5月31日前遞交報名你嘅短片、動畫、AI短片作品！下一個影像新力量可能就係你！💥

💰公開組、動畫組、亞洲新力量組、大專組、AI Creation — 美金35 (一般截止日期) / 美金50 (最後提交截止日)

🎓青少年組 — 費用全免

🔗 詳情： www.ifva.com
🔗 報名： https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

📆一般截止日期：2026年5月31日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）
📆逾期提交截止日：2026年6月21日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）

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Missed the Early Bird deadline? No worries — submissions are still open! 🎬 Seize the chance to submit your short film, animation, or AI Creation by 31 May. The next rising filmmaker could be you! 💥

💰Open Group, Animation, Asian New Force, Tertiary Students Group, AI Creation – USD35 (Regular Deadline) / USD50 (Late Deadline)

🎓Youth Group – Free of Charge

🔗 Details: www.ifva.com
🔗 Submit Now: https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

📆Regular Deadline: 2026.05.31 (11:59pm Pacific Time)
📆Late Deadline: 2026.06.21 (11:59pm Pacific Time)

01/05/2026

【ifva早鳥截止日期尚餘３日】Earlybird Deadline Counting Down ３ Days

⏳ 把握機會以「早鳥」優惠價報名。

✨公開組、動畫組、亞洲新力量組、大專組、AI Creation 早鳥報名費 — 美金20
✨青少年組 — 費用全免

早鳥截止日期： 2026年5月3日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）
一般截止日期：2026年5月31日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）
最後提交截止日：2026年6月21日下午11時59分（太平洋時間）

🔗 詳情： www.ifva.com
🔗 報名： https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

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⏳ Don't miss the chance to submit your work at a discounted "Earlybird" rate.

✨Open Group, Animation, Asian New Force, Tertiary Students Group, AI Creation – Earlybird – USD20
✨Youth Group – Free of Charge

Early-bird Deadline: 3 May 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)
Regular Deadline: 31 May 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)
Last Call Deadline: 21 Jun 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)

🔗 Details: www.ifva.com
🔗 Submit Now: https://filmfreeway.com/ifva30

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