Located at the northernmost tip of Japan, Hokkaido boasts a unique natural environment and culture. Thanks to its topography, location, ocean currents, and seasonal winds, the region experiences distinct seasons and features diverse local characteristics.
Hokkaido has long served as Japan’s food production hub.
The bounties of nature born here have been transformed into delicious cuisine, giving rise to a generation of top-class chefs.
Sapporo, the region’s central hub, holds the potential to become a world-class culinary city.

Through the fusion of Hokkaido’s rich food culture and cinematic expression—“FOOD × MOVIE”—this film festival aims to serve as a platform connecting everyone involved in Hokkaido’s food and tourism sectors—including participants, film professionals, chefs, and producers—to showcase Hokkaido’s appeal to the world and promote regional development through food and tourism.

We look forward to receiving a diverse range of entries expressing the appeal of food from creators around the world who support the vision of the “HOKKAIDO FOOVIE FESTIVAL.”

Awards & Prizes

The HOKKAIDO FOOVIE FESTIVAL 2026 is launching a new competition section and is now accepting submissions of video works centered on the theme of food.
We will select outstanding works from submissions received from around the world, screen them as part of the festival’s official program, “FOOVIE SELECTION,” and judge them to determine the winner of the FOOVIE AWARD (Grand Prix).

We are seeking films in which food plays a significant role.
Entries are eligible not only if food is the central theme but also if it is portrayed in a memorable way within the narrative. We welcome works depicting cuisine, ingredients, food culture, agriculture and fishing practices, chefs, restaurants, and the food industry. We also plan to accept vertical short videos in the future.

Rules & Terms

1. Eligibility Requirements
・There are no restrictions on year of production, nationality, or language.
・Works in languages other than Japanese (including English-language works) must include English subtitles.
・For Japanese-language works, English subtitles must be added after selection.
・Entries must be original works that do not violate public order and morals and do not infringe on copyright.

2. Genres
・We are seeking films in which food plays a significant role.
・All genres are accepted, including fiction, documentary, and animation.
・Both short and feature-length films are eligible for submission.

3. Submission Format
・Works must be submitted in digital format. Resolution must be 1080p (1920×1080 pixels) or higher.

4. How to Apply / Entry Fee
・Please submit your entry via “FilmFreeway.”
　Although the site is in English, you may enter information in Japanese.
・A non-refundable entry fee is required for each film.
・Please refer to the “Category & Fee” section for details.

5. Notification and Follow-up
・Selected filmmakers will be notified via email by the end of August 2026. Subsequently, detailed instructions regarding screening dates, venues, file formats, and promotional materials will be sent.
・You must provide a high-resolution digital copy (MP4 or MOV) of the film to be screened at the festival.
・You may be asked to participate in pre- and post-screening Q&A sessions (in-person or online) requested by the festival, as well as promotional activities related to the festival and the screening.

6. Important Notes
・All costs incurred during the submission process are the responsibility of the entrant.
・Travel expenses will not be covered.
・Submitted works may be used for festival-related activities such as screenings and publicity.
・Copyright of the work remains with the creator, but the festival organizers reserve the right to use the work for the purposes described above.
・If your work utilizes generative AI, you must indicate this in the designated field on the application form.
However, this is limited to works where human creativity is the primary focus.
If the created material bears a strong resemblance to an existing work, the submission will be disqualified during the selection process.

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  • Martin Aguayo Salas

    Agradecemos enormemente la selección de nuestro cortometraje "Con Sabor a Amor" al HOKKAIDO FOOVIE FESTIVAL 2025. Nos sentimos honrados por la reseña que han hecho de la película y valoramos la dedicación que le ponen al contacto con los realizadores, hecho poco común en los festivales. Lamentamos no haber podido asistir al festival y esperamos poder presentar nuestros próximos proyectos.

    October 2025
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