The film festival, organized by the Youth Advisory Board of the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) under the leadership of Liudmila Vojevodina, is a unique platform open to young talents aged 11–15 and 16–22, as well as students of film schools and creative universities, regardless of nationality, country of residence, or religious affiliation.

This inclusive approach provides talented young filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their work and engage with the global film community.

The festival offers young creatives a space to express their artistic vision, share their stories, and connect with industry professionals. It is a valuable opportunity for the next generation of filmmakers to gain recognition and inspire others with their unique perspectives.

Through this festival, ECG aims to encourage and celebrate the diversity of young voices in cinema, nurturing a new creative generation.

Eurasian Creative Guild members between the ages of 11 and 22 can participate in the film festival FREE of charge. Just email us and we will send you a promo code.

The main award is presented in the following categories:
• Best Film of the Festival
• Best Film in the 11–15 Age Category
• Best Film in the 16–22 Age Category

Additional awards in the following categories:
1. Best Director
2. Best Screenplay
3. Best Cinematography
4. Best Actor / Actress

The finalist films will be screened at the 2nd International Eurasian Youth Film Festival “CINEMA FUTURE” as part of the BISFF Film Festival in Burabay (Kazakhstan) from November 29 to December 2, 2025.
The winning films will be presented at the 8th Eurasian Creative Guild Film Festival (Romford) in 2026 in the United Kingdom, which serves as a prestigious platform for international showcasing.
The competition results will be announced across all official information channels and groups of the Eurasian Creative Guild in both English and Russian.

1. Eligibility
The film festival is open to:
• Young people in two age categories: 11–15 years and 16–22 years, regardless of nationality, country of residence, or religious affiliation.

2. Film Submission Guidelines
• The film must be an original work, and participants must hold all necessary copyrights for the content.
• Film duration: short films up to 20 minutes.
• There are no restrictions on genre, year of production, country, or premiere status.
• Film languages: English or Russian. Films submitted in other languages must include English or Russian subtitles.
• The film must not contain scenes of explicit violence, nudity, or excessive profanity, and should be suitable for a general audience.
• Submissions must be made via the FilmFreeWay online platform by August 31, 2025.

Submission Fees:
• $15 – Early deadline: April 15, 2025
• $25 – Regular deadline: June 15, 2025
• $35 – Late deadline: August 31, 2025
Members of the Eurasian Creative Guild (ages 11–22) can participate free of charge. A promo code will be provided by the Organizing Committee to guild members.