The 25th International Student Film and Video Festival (ISFVF) (25)

Festival start: 06 November 2026      Festival end: 13 November 2026

a. Screenings

1. International Competition Screenings:
The shortlisted works of this year’s ISFVF will be screened, and the audience will vote on the screened works. Post-screening exchanges with the main creators and teachers will be arranged, and they will be asked to share their experiences with the audience through discussions.

2. Special Screenings:
To promote high-quality film education resources from around the world, the Festival will collaborate with other film and television schools, cultural institutions or short film festivals to present joint screenings and thematic screenings. They will provide a platform toshowcase and inspire discussions on diverse cultural expressions in cinematic works from around the world.

3. Retrospective Screenings:
To connect the past with the present, some representative works will be selected from the shortlists of previous years’ ISFVF for screening.

4. Screening Tour in Universities:
Following the conclusion of this year’s Festival, some representative works from the award-winning entries will be chosen for academic screenings and exchanges at other universities.

b. Exchange Activities

1. Academic Exchanges in Classes:
The main creators of shortlisted works will be invited to Beijing Film Academy’s classrooms to conduct academic discussions and share their creative experiences with faculty and students in the relevant courses.

2. Thematic Forums and Lectures:
Experts, scholars and practitioners in the film and television industry will be invited to conduct themed discussions aimed at guiding the creative path and development of young film and television students.

3. Thematic Workshops:
Thematic interactions based on professional practice will be conducted to inspire participants with new methods and ideas, and nurture their creativity.

4. Cultural Tour in Beijing:
The main creators of shortlisted works and distinguished guest representatives will be invited to visit World Heritage sites and/or cultural landmarks in Beijing to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, fostering cultural exchange and appreciation.

c. Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held. The announcement of awards will take place at the Closing Ceremony.

The following awards will be decided by the International Jury and presented with certificates, trophies, and prizes:

1. Best Fiction.
2. Best Documentary.
3. Best Animation.
4. Best Director.
5. Best Screenplay.
6. Best Performance.
7. Best Cinematography.
8. Best Production Design.
9. Best Sound.
10. Best Editing.
11. UNESCO Chair on Cinematic Arts and Cultural Diversity Special Award.
12. Special Jury Prize.
The following award will be based on votes of the audience and presented with certificates as encouragement:
13. Outstanding Award.

1. Student Status:

The competing work is required to be completed by the creator while the person is enrolled in higher education institutions or equivalent educational programs (including advanced programs, bridging programs and vocational schools). Proof of enrollment, student ID or graduation certificate should be submitted by applicants at the time of
submission.


2. Running Time:


Fiction / Documentary / Animation: within 40 min (including credits)
AIGC Film: within 30 min (excluding credits)
Micro short Film: within 5 min (excluding credits)


3. Production Completion Time:

Fiction / Documentary / Animation must be completed after August 15th, 2025.
AIGC Film/ Micro Short Film must be completed after September 30th, 2025.