Submissions deadline
31 Jan 27
5.75$
12 Aug 2026
Call for entries
24 Sep 2026
Early deadline
24 Oct 2026
Standard deadline
25 Dec 2026
Late deadline
31 Jan 2027
Extended deadline
5
mths
11 Feb 2027
Notification date
01 Mar 2027
31 Mar 2027
Festival start: 01 March 2027 Festival end: 31 March 2027
Submit Your Film. Share Your Vision. Inspire the World."
Thailand International Film Festival — Celebrating Cinema Without Borders.
Thailand International Film Festival is a distinguished international platform dedicated to celebrating exceptional filmmaking, creative innovation, and the universal language of cinema.
Set in one of Asia’s most vibrant cultural destinations, the festival brings together filmmakers, artists, industry professionals, and audiences from around the world to honor stories that inspire, challenge, and connect humanity.Committed to recognizing both emerging and established talent, the festival showcases outstanding works across a wide range of categories, including Feature Films, Short Films, Documentaries, Animations, Experimental Films, Student Films, Web Series, and Music Videos. We welcome bold voices and unique perspectives that reflect the richness and diversity of global storytelling.More than a competition, the Thailand International Film Festival serves as a gateway to international recognition, artistic exchange, and worldwide exposure. Through its official selections and awards, the festival celebrates excellence in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, acting, music, and overall cinematic achievement.Located at the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand provides an inspiring backdrop where culture, creativity, and cinema converge. The festival is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between filmmakers and the international film community while championing stories that leave a lasting impact.Join us in celebrating the power of film and become part of a global stage where extraordinary stories are recognized and shared with the world.
Best Director
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Debut Director (male)
Best Debut Director ( Female)
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actress/ Actor
Other categories
THAILAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Rules & Regulations
1. Eligibility
* The festival accepts submissions from filmmakers worldwide.
* Films of all genres, languages, and production formats are eligible.
* Non-english language films must include english subtitles.
2. Submission Requirements
* Entries must be submitted through the designated festival submission platform.
* The submitter must own all rights necessary for festival exhibition.
* Multiple entries may be submitted; each entry requires a separate submission fee.
3. Selection Process
* The Official Selection List will be announced every month.
* Selected films will receive the festival’s Official Selection Laurel and Certificate.
* The Festival Jury’s decision is final and cannot be challenged.
4. awards
* Winners will be announced every three months.
* awards may be presented in categories including Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Student Film, Best Experimental Film, and other special categories.
* Winners will receive a Digital Certificate and Winner Laurel.
5. Notification
* All selected filmmakers will be notified via email.
* Results will also be published on the festival’s official website and social media channels.
6. Screening Rights
* By submitting, participants authorize the festival to screen their films during festival events, online showcases, or promotional screenings associated with the festival.
* Copyright ownership remains with the filmmaker.
7. Promotional Materials
* The festival may use film trailers, posters, stills, synopses, and filmmaker information for promotional and marketing purposes.
8. Refund Policy
* Submission fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
* Fees cannot be transferred to another project or festival edition.
9. Disqualification
* Films containing unauthorized copyrighted material may be disqualified.
* False, misleading, or incomplete information may result in removal from the competition.
10. Acceptance of Rules
* Submission to the New York Arts & Cinema Film Festival constitutes full acceptance of all festival rules and regulations.
* The festival reserves the right to modify these rules when necessary.
11. Certificates & Laurels
* All Officially Selected, Finalist, Semi-Finalist, Nominee, and Award-Winning projects will receive digital certificates and corresponding festival laurels.
12. Festival Rights
* The festival reserves the right to refuse any submission deemed inappropriate, offensive, unlawful, or inconsistent with the festival’s mission and values.
We thank all filmmakers for sharing their creativity and artistic vision with the Thailand International Film Festival and wish every participant the very best of success.
Submissions deadline
31 Jan 27
Submissions deadline
31 Jan 27
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