Get recognized for your creativity in film.
The Open Category of the Babel Film Awards features the best narrative short films from student filmmakers aged 14-18 in Hong Kong and Asia each year.
Winners will be announced at our ceremony at Chinese International School on March 22, 2025.
Rules & Eligibility
Students aged 14-18 enrolled in a school in Hong Kong or Asia are eligible
Films must be 1-7 mins in length, including credits (required), and made in the years 2024-25
Any film genre is accepted
Each student can submit 1 film maximum as director
Films must not contain any copyrighted material, including music
Films not in English must be subtitled in English
Films must not contain any cursing; sexual or violent content; depiction of nudity, self-harm, smoking or substance abuse; or promotion of illegal activities
Awards
Hong Kong
Best Short Film
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Cinematographer
Best Editor
Best Sound Design
Asia
Best Asian Short Film
Submit Your Film
Submitted films will be considered for nomination by Babel Film Workshop based on their narrative storytelling skill, originality and production quality.
Winners will be determined through a voting process involving filmmakers, film teachers and past nominees. All nominated films will be screened at the Babel Film Awards.
Films must be submitted by their director on or before January 26, 2025.
