WELCOMING WORLD CINEMA TO THE HOME OF THAI

🎬 The Bangkok Movie Awards 🌟
An Exquisite Celebration of Independent Filmmaking ✨

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An international screening stage for independent cinemas, Bangkok Movie Awards, BMA is now celebrated as one of the most prestigious Asian Film Festivals in the recent decades.
Here, the culture of Thai filmmaking combines with the world’s contemporary forms of storytelling in every genre. By conducting LIVE screenings, Annual Gala events, interactive sessions, workshops, and film festivals in Bangkok, we’re giving a stage to independent filmmakers to showcase their talents to the world and nurture their filmmaking abilities by learning from some legendary film personalities.

A Variety of Vision

We delight in reflecting a diversity of cultures, genres, points of view, practices, and more.
At this Film Festival in Bangkok, the Thai capital one trend likely to continue shaping the future of world cinema is the growth of independent and art-house films. We always care for independent thinkers, and intellectuals coming to the filmmaking sphere with masterly abilities and eyes full of dreams.

Many times, budding filmmakers need help showcasing their cinemas due to a lack of distribution channels for indie cinemas—Bangkok Movie Awards facilities as their very own film carnival from every aspect possible.

Awards & Prizes

At the Bangkok Movie Awards, BMA, we accept projects in every genre of cinematic creations on any topic and language from every country worldwide. Our team proudly spotlights first-time filmmakers’ low-budget Narratives, Documentary Features, and Script Breakout Features from accomplished filmmakers, Short Films across genres, and episodes.

BMA’s Monthly Competitions are the official entrances to the most awaited Gala. The Winner(s) of these competitions will see themselves competing for the prestigious Golden Elephant Award.

For detailed information, visit the official website -> www.bangkokmovieawards.com

We welcome filmmakers, writers, and the entire filmmaker community to share in the celebration of art and culture in this wonderful Thai Capital of international acclaim.

Rules & Terms

•At the Bangkok Movie Awards, multiple entries are allowed for a single competition.
•Submissions in languages other than English must be subtitled in English. The subtitles must be embedded in the film.
•Submitting an Entry does not confirm any achievements, Official Selection, Award Triumph, or Festival Laurel.
•A filmmaker can re-submit an Entry after competing in any month’s contest.
•If necessary, the Bangkok Movie Awards, BMA reserves the right to refuse any entry/submission from the competition.
•As per the norms, all entry fees are non-refundable.
•The BMA may amend these rules and regulations without prior notice, and every such amendment will be effective immediately.

If you have any questions, please get in touch at: info@bangkokmovieawards.com

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  • Tom Michaels

    I want to thank Bangkok Movie Awards in awarding my horror short, Come the Nightfall a total of three awards. It was an honor being a part of your awards festival.

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    The honor is ours, Tom,
    Keep creating masterpieces like ‘Come the Nightfall’ and mesmerizing the global audience.
    Congratulations once again.

  • Ben Hopwood

    A great honor. Thanks to all at Bangkok Movie Awards.

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Congratulations once again, Ben. Keep scrolling our official websites for the timely GALA updates.

  • Gianluca Testa

    Thank You Bangkok Movie Award!

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Congratulations on your win, Gianluca,
    See you soon in Bangkok.

  • Esa Makela

    Thank you all at Bangkok Movie Awards, loved the experience and I may BMA have many more years of success in the future.

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Esa,
    We wish you all the best for your future projects.

  • RUBAI HUDA

    I am truly honoured and grateful that my music video “KOTOTA KACHE GELE” has been recognised by the Jury Team at the Bangkok Movie Awards.

    As a creator, this project carries deep emotional and artistic value for me. “KOTOTA KACHE GELE” was produced with the intention of blending music, visual storytelling, mood, and cinematic expression into one cohesive emotional experience. Receiving this award is a meaningful validation of that creative effort.

    I sincerely appreciate the jury members for taking the time to watch, evaluate, and acknowledge my work. Recognition from an international platform like Bangkok Movie Awards gives independent creators like myself greater motivation to keep exploring new creative boundaries.

    Thank you to the entire Bangkok Movie Awards team for supporting filmmakers, music video creators, and visual storytellers from around the world. I am proud to have my work selected and honoured by your festival.

    With gratitude,
    Rubai

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, champ. Our Jury members were overwhelmed by your music video ‘KOTOTA KACHE GELE,’ and it is now one of the strong contenders to win the Golden Elephant Award at the Annual Competition.

    Wish you all the best, and keep in touch for the GALA updates.