Film overview
A festival centred on complete films, with recognition for creative methods, digital characters, worlds and new forms of expression.
One highest honour · Three creative achievements · Three forms of expression
1 Oct 2026 — 1 Mar 2027 · US$99 per work
Complete the written details and payment first, then upload the poster, trailer and complete film. Specialist evidence is requested only where relevant; screening masters follow an invitation.
Information → payment → uploads → final submission. Upload the poster, trailer and complete film only after payment is confirmed for this work. All three are required. For interactive or continuously generated works, also provide a runnable version and a full experience recording. Payment, encoding readiness and formal submission are separate states.
This overview accompanies the published guidance. Consult the current official documents for rules and permissions.
Related questions
Where do I register a creative asset, enter the festival and check my receipt?
Use the creator platform to discover public records and choose INDEX asset registration, festival entry or a hackathon event. Account actions, submission, payment and receipts are handled through hkaiiff.io. Asset registration and competition entry are different services. Select the relevant route, read its requirements and confirm the status in your account. Preparing materials alone does not complete a submission; retain the actual receipt and submission confirmation. Previously saved browser drafts are not official registrations.
Where do I register a creative asset, enter the festival and check my receipt? ↗Can a character, world or creative method compete for Silver if its film is not shortlisted for the Grand Prix?
The three Silver awards assess methods, digital characters and worlds, not film placements. The achievement must be demonstrated in an eligible work submitted to this edition; that film need not first be shortlisted for the main competition. Existing achievements must identify the submitted version and distinguish earlier from new contributions.
Can a character, world or creative method compete for Silver if its film is not shortlisted for the Grand Prix? ↗Can I reuse an existing INDEX record, and can I enter without one?
You may reference an existing INDEX record you are authorised to use and confirm its version. If direct import is unavailable, include its link in the materials. Buying INDEX is not required. Entry, nomination and awards do not transfer existing rights or guarantee distribution, transactions or income.
Can I reuse an existing INDEX record, and can I enter without one? ↗Can I enter for judging without agreeing to publicity, public screening or a sale of rights?
The necessary review permission covers eligibility checks, judging, technical testing and application processing. Public screening, promotional excerpts, public INDEX records and commercial cooperation require separate confirmation. Declining optional publicity or market cooperation does not affect professional evaluation.
Can I enter for judging without agreeing to publicity, public screening or a sale of rights? ↗