We are starting accept new entries for the 16th International Short Film competition from Feb.8. The submissions are accepting from filmfreeway.com

The full regulations is here.

REQUIREMENTS
- Genre: All (including music video)
- A film less than 30 minutes including credits
- Completed after January 1, 2020
- No Screening fee for selected films
- Accepting online and physical screening: Japan only or global(optional)
- Screening formats Apple ProRes or H.264, No DCP
- Screening and preview file must be subtitled in English if the main language is not English. No closed captioning.
- All films must have an English/International title

SUBMISSION FEE

- Early Bird Entry: February 8th to 30th
Submission fee: 5 USD
Free submission fee for Student School Film

- Regular Entry: March 1st to April 4th
Submission fee: 20 USD
Submission fee: 10 USD for Student School Film

Late Entry: April 5th to May 2nd
Submission fee: 30 USD
Submission fee: 20 USD for Student School Film

The 16th Sapporo International short Film Festival & Market will hold virtual and physical screenings of the HYBRID version. The physical screenings will be held from Nov. 19-21.