BLIA World Headquarters New Media Development Committee was established in 2018, invited professionals from the global film and television industry to form a consultant team dedicated to discovering outstanding film workers and potential rookies from all over the world.To spread truth, kindness, and beauty of the world in response to the Three Acts of Goodness, “do good deeds, speak good words, and have good thoughts,” . The “Three Acts of Goodness Micro Film Contest” aims to inspire talents in different regions to present the most beautiful and kindest stories in life in microfilm format, joining together to promote love and peace in the world.

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First Prize: US$10,000
Second Prize: US$8,000
Third Prize: US$6,000
Preferred: 100 certificated finalists

*Subject to taxes according to the law.

【Contest Themes】
“Change within a Thought”
Heaven and hell is just within a thought in the here and now.
Fear not turning a corner in life; if we know how to change our thoughts,there will be turns for the better.

【Activity Dates】
1.Online submission: October 20, 2024 to April 30, 2025. The artworks will be evaluated by the Institute-in-Charge and the accepted entries will be available for online voting.
Voting period: May 15 - 31, 2025

2.Evaluation by judges: In August 2025 (the exact time and place of which will be announced by the Institute-in-Charge).

3.Announcement of results: In October 2025 (the exact time of which will be announced by the Institute-in-Charge).

【Qualifications】
1.Citizens of any country, 18 years old and above with imagination, creativity, and a passion for making videos and movies.

2.Contestants are not allowed to register multiple times or submit multiple entries.

3.Contestants can apply as an individual or as a group.

【To Register】
First Step:
Complete online registration form, download the Authorization Letter, which should be completed and signed before scanning into e-file for uploading as attachment. The artwork entry is to be uploaded to YouTube as a non-public/private link for the Institute-in-Charge to evaluate.

Second Step:
Upon notification of approval, please re-upload the artwork to contestant’s own Google Drive as a sharing link.

【Film Requirements】
1.Incorporate within the storyline FGS’s three acts of goodness spirit, do good deeds, speak good words, think good thoughts.
2.Legally all copyright videos. The movie can be filmed with any video and/or audio equipment, but should be rich in elements of story and music.
3.The movie cannot contradict public order or the mores of kindness and benevolence.
4.The length of the artwork entry, including opening and ending, must be least 3 minutes long but no longer than 30 minutes.
5.The movie format should be in MP4 and HD (1920×1080).
6.The BLIA logo is to appear at the ending, the file of which can be downloaded at: https://shorturl.at/vyAMY
7.Production of the original artwork should be finished after June 30, 2022.
8.Chinese or English subtitles are to be included in the film.
9.The Institute-in-Charge will notify the contestants who failed to follow all the listed requirements and give them a deadline to make rectifications. Contestants who failed to rectify by the deadline given will be deemed as forfeiting their right to contest.

Registration is then complete. Please see the contest’s website for details:
https://www.blia.org/3goodnessfilm

For any questions, please email: newmedia@blia.org to the attention of “Three Acts of
Goodness Microfilm Evaluation Team.”

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  • Yogi Devgan

    It's such a great festival. I couldn't be present at the awards ceremony! but watched it online.

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Congratulations on being selected for the Three Acts of Goodness Microfilm Contest!

  • Mirko Zaru

    Very cool festival. Thank you for the award: the Scrawl short film.

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Congratulations on being selected for the Three Acts of Goodness Microfilm Contest!

  • Its one of teh best film festival , following a value system of paying an award token money to every film selected for screening. I really appreciate festival organisation for unbiased and honest attitude.

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Congratulations on being selected for the Three Acts of Goodness Microfilm Contest!

  • Alireza Kazemipour

    It was truly a unique festival, offering an inspiring and rewarding experience. The staff were excellent, and communication was great. We look forward to attending again!

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Congratulations on being selected for the Three Acts of Goodness Microfilm Contest!

  • Maxime Vouillon

    Wonderful people, wonderful trip, wonderful organization. Many thanks for your hospitality and for the prize. We will never forget this event !

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Congratulations on being selected for the Three Acts of Goodness Microfilm Contest!