Dear Asian filmmakers, the Zlín Film Festival – International Film Festival for Children and Youth (Czech Republic) is accepting short films (under 15 minutes) films until March 1, 2023.

About the festival:
The mission and goal of the Zlín Film Festival is the presentation of contemporary world film for children and youth in the Czech Republic as well as an exhibition of Czech films. An important aspect of the festival is not only the effort to entertain young audiences, but to also – through film – to educate, expand their awareness of the outside world, and develop esthetic, social and moral perceptions.

Eligibility:
– Films must have been produced after January 1, 2021.
– The festival accepts animated films up to a maximum of 15 minutes in length.
– The festival doesn’t accept short live-action films (with exception of student films).
– Competing films must be provided with English subtitles by the applicant.
– Submission Fee: FREE
– Deadline: Mach 1, 2023
– Notification Date: April 1, 2023

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://my.zlinfest.cz/en/submission/start/

To submit to the festival please visit: https://my.zlinfest.cz/en/film-submission/

We remind readers that the 63rd Zlín Film Festival will take place from June 1 – 7, 2023 in Zlín, Czech Republic.

To see other Calls please follow the next link: “Call For Entries”.