Gingko Youth Film Festival (GYFF), hosted by the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University, is dedicated to building a platform for film exchanges among primary and secondary schools worldwide. It promotes film and media education, encourages more students to experience beauty in the cinematic world, and empowers the new generation to document their emotions and express their perspectives through the camera lens.

GYFF is featured under the "Young Filmmakers Growth Initiative", a collaborative project between the Beijing International Film Festival · College Student Film Festival and the Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University. This initiative was officially launched at the opening ceremony of the 32nd College Student Film Festival as one of its special segments.

The inaugural Ginkgo Youth Film Festival will host its awards ceremony in April 2026, where outstanding films will be:
- Screened at the 33rd College Student Film Festival,
- Showcased in schools across China (primary, secondary, and higher education), and
- Accompanied by their directors and creative teams for post-screening discussions, filmmaking workshops, promotional activities, and more.

Awards & Prizes

BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM - The Gingko Award
The Best International Short Film Gingko Award honors the best work in the International Short Film Competition, with 3000 RMB cash prize.

BEST NARRATIVE SHORT FILM - The Gingko Award
The Best International Short Film Gingko Award honors the best work in the Narrative Short Film Competition, with 3000 RMB cash prize.

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM - The Gingko Award
The Best Documentary Short Film Gingko Award honors the best work in the Documentary Short Film Competition, with 3000 RMB cash prize.

BEST AIGC SHORT FILM - The Gingko Award
The Best AIGC Short Film Gingko Award honors the best work in the AIGC Short Film Competition, with 3000 RMB cash prize.

BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM - The Gingko Award
The Best Animated Short film Gingko Award honors the best work in the Animated Short Film Competition, with 3000 RMB cash prize.

MOST INNOVATIVE SHORT FILM AWARD
The Most Innovative Short Film Awards honor three works in the Emerging Talents Competition, with 1000 RMB cash prize each.

The five Gingko Award winners will compete for the Best Short Film of the Year - The Golden Gingko Award.
The Golden Gingko Award winner will receive a 5,000 RMB cash prize(upgraded from the previous 3,000 RMB).

Rules & Terms

ELIGIBILITY
1) Filmmakers' Age Requirement: Directors/core creators must be aged 6–18 (at the time of the film's completion).
2) Completion Date: After Jan 1, 2024.
3) Copyright Statement: Original or adapted works must specify sources and be free of copyright disputes.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1) Content Policy
No pornography, violence, or illegal content.

2) International entries require embedded English subtitles (non-English films must include an external .srt/.ass subtitle file).

3) Technical Specifications
Format: MP4 or MOV.
Resolution: ≥1920×1080 (Full HD).
Audio: Stereo, balanced volume without distortion.

4) AIGC Short Film Additional Materials
500-word Creative Statement: Specify AI tools used (e.g., MidJourney, Runway). Explain technical methodology and humanistic intent.

SUBMISSION OPEN:
July 20, 2025 (00:00) – February 20, 2026 (24:00) (UTC+8)