International Auto Film Festa (4)

Début du Festival: 18 avril 2026      Fin du Festival: 18 avril 2026

>> Our Vision

Sharing moments that move people through films with cars.

International Auto Film Festa (IAFF) is a film festival that connects people, cultures, and emotions through the presence of automobiles.


>> What We Believe

Cars are more than speed or technology.
They are part of our lives—traveling with us, shaping memories, and sharing landscapes.

Films that capture these moments have the power to move hearts beyond borders.


>> An Open Film Festival

IAFF is open to everyone.
Brands, budgets, countries, and generations do not matter.

Anyone who loves cars can express their passion through film and share it with the world.


>> Our Starting Point

IAFF began with a desire to share stories, feelings, and ideas—and continues to grow from there.

Even unknown creators can make films that truly touch people.
We exist to discover and celebrate that kind of honest creativity.


>> Growing Together

IAFF grows with its filmmakers, jurors, audiences, and partners.
It is not for the benefit of a few, but a place to be enjoyed by many.

Together, we continue exploring new stories and new perspectives.


>> The Jury
- Alphabetical Order by Last Name -

Shinichiro Ehara (Auto Bild Japan / Japan)

Tom Inokawa (Editor-in-Chief, PRONEWS / Japan)

Ukyo Katayama (Former F1 Racer / Japan)

Sir Kevin C. Limjoco (Motor Journalist / Actor / Philippines)

Peter Lyon (Journalist & Author / Australia)

Mike Rutherford (Automotive Journalist / UK)

Yoshiyuki Shimizu (IAFF Founder / Japan)

Masahiro Terada (Director / Japan)

Jaclyn Trop (Automotive Reporter / USA)

Satoshi Ubukata (8speed.net / Japan)

Masato Uchida (Designer / Japan)

Daniel Wagner (Bifrost Pictures Producer / USA)

International Auto Film Festa Award
Auto Bild Japan Award
PRONEWS Award
Team Ukyo Award
and more.

■ International Auto Film Festa 2026 – Overview

Official Website:
https://www.autofilmfesta.net

- Application Period
・Open: January 1, 2026
・deadline: February 28, 2026
・Selection Results Announced: March 31, 2026
(by the International Auto Film Festa Executive Committee)

- awards Ceremony
・Date: April 2026
・Event: International Auto Film Festa 2026 Award Party! (tentative title)
・Venue: AXIS Building, 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
・Program: Announcement and recognition of award-winning works / After-party
・Co-sponsors: International Auto Film Festa / LE GARAGE

- Application Fee
・Free of charge


■ Eligibility & Regulations

- Eligible Works
・Films completed or first released on or after January 1, 2025

・Maximum running time: 15 minutes

- Participants
・Open to individuals, groups, and companies
・No restrictions on nationality or age


■ Rules & Terms Agreement
By submitting an entry, applicants must agree to all rules and terms of the International Auto Film Festa.


■ Submission Rules

・The theme of the submitted work must be “Automobiles.”

・The submitted work must have been completed or released on or after January 1, 2025.

・Applicants must own the copyright to all materials used (including music, images, and video), or have obtained permission from the respective rights holders.

・Copyright of the submitted work remains with the applicant.

However, the Executive Committee reserves the right to publish and use submitted works free of charge for festival-related promotion on websites and official accounts.

The Committee may also edit or modify the work for promotional purposes.

・Selected works will be announced online.

・All costs related to the production and submission of works are the sole responsibility of the applicant.

・The Committee assumes no responsibility for accidents, disputes, or legal claims arising during production or submission, including claims related to intellectual property rights.

・To submit a work, applicants must upload it to a video-sharing platform such as YouTube or Vimeo, and provide the URL in the entry form.


■ Video Upload Notes
・Any video-sharing service may be used, provided the work can be viewed during the judging period.

・Videos must be set to “Public” or “Unlisted.”

・If a password is required (e.g., Vimeo), it must be provided in the application form.

・Works that cannot be viewed due to access settings will not be considered.

・Nominated works will be published on the festival’s official platforms. Applicants will be contacted as necessary.


■ Submission Platform:

Entries may be submitted via:

・Festhome


Required information may vary depending on the platform.

Submission method does not affect the judging results.


■ Disqualification & Invalidations

The Committee reserves the right to disqualify any work that violates rules or laws.

If violations or fraudulent actions are discovered after selection or award, the Committee may revoke the award. Applicants bear full responsibility for any issues arising.


■ Disqualifying content includes, but is not limited to:

・Infringement of portrait rights, privacy rights, or related rights (including people, buildings, artworks, trademarks)

・Content that violates public order or morals (e.g. abusive or obscene expressions)

・Defamation of individuals, companies, or organizations

・Political advertising, religious solicitation, or similar purposes

・Any other matters deemed inappropriate by the Committee


■ Personal Information

Personal information of applicants and recommenders will be managed by the Executive Committee and used solely for purposes related to this festival.