6th Da-Ho Award Microfilm Competition – Asian International Category (6)

Início do Festival: 01 Setembro 2025      Fim do Festival: 31 Janeiro 2026

The Asian International Category is open to talented directors from across Asia — including Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, and beyond. Join us and let your story shine on the international stage!

Prêmios em dinheiro: 10,000$

Legacy of Love Award (1): USD $5,000

Honor Award (1): USD $3,000

Emerging Talent Awards (2): USD $1,000 each

4 prizes totaling USD $10,000.

1.Eligibility：Open exclusively to individuals who hold nationality from an Asian country or region other than Taiwan. Eligible participants include high school students, university students, graduate students (including international students currently studying in Taiwan), as well as independent creators and professionals from places such as Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, India, and similar regions. The team’s director must be a national of an Asian country excluding Taiwan; there are no restrictions on the nationality or identity of other crew members.

2.Film Length: 3–10 minutes (excluding credits)

3.Content Requirement: Must center around the “Love Legacy” theme and reflect one or more of its five subcategories

4.Genre: All genres welcome–including drama, documentary, and animation.

5.AI-generated content must not be the primary medium.
●Up to 30% of the film may incorporate AI-generated elements (e.g., sound, music, images)
●If requested, participants must provide
documentation confirming the work is not primarily AI-generated

6.Filming Equipment: No restrictions; smartphones are allowed. All footage must be shot in landscape (horizontal) format

7.Technical Requirements:
●Minimum resolution: 1920×1080 (Full HD)
●Retain the original file in .mp4 or .mov format for verification
●English closed captions (CC) are mandatory; bilingual subtitles are encouraged but not required for scoring
●Submissions must be original works produced after Sept. 1, 2024; previously awarded works are not eligible.