The IAWRT Asian Women's Film Festival (AWFF) is a non-competitive annual film festival organized by the India Chapter of the International Association of Women in Radio & Television (IAWRT) to showcase films made by women of Asia origin.

Launched in 2005, the AWFF has over the years consciously made an effort to showcase narratives put together by Asian women filmmakers. It has grown in strength and reputation, with participation from around the world.

Over the last 20 years, the festival has travelled to many Indian cities, and the curated package of films from the festival has been screened at other festivals across the world.

The 20th edition was held in Delhi from March 6-8, 2025, at the India International Centre, featuring 65 films from 21 countries, along with panel discussions, masterclasses, and exhibitions.

We are now inviting submissions from women filmmakers of Asian origin for the 21st edition of the Film Festival, to be held in March 2026.

Organizer: IAWRT (International Association of Women in Radio & Television) India Chapter.
Purpose: To celebrate Asian women filmmakers and provide a platform for the female gaze.

Awards & Prizes

Non-Competitive Festival

Rules & Terms

Eligibility
- Open to women filmmakers of Asian origin, based in any part of the world
- Films must be original and have been completed between January 1st ,2024 and December 31st 2025.
- Submissions can be in the following categories (Students/ IAWRT Member/ Shorts/ Medium/ Feature length)
- Submissions can be in any genre (documentary, fiction, animation, experimental).
- Non-English films must include English subtitles.
- It is not mandatory that the film has a Censor Board Certification from the CBFC, India. If the film is selected, the Festival will apply for a CBFC Clearance. The Film will be screened subject to this clearance being received from the I&B Ministry, Govt of India.

Important Dates:
- Launch Date: October 27, 2025
- Early Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025
- Late Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Festival Selection: February 2026
- Festival Dates: March 13,14,15, 2026

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  • Akanksha Sood Singh

    This remains one of the few spaces that consistently foregrounds urgent, politically aware storytelling by women across Asia, with films that feel both deeply personal and structurally bold. The strength lies in its clarity of voice and curatorial conviction.

    May 2026
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  • Shashwati Talukdar

    A vibrant wonderful festival. A great audience, and a chance to meet the smartest and best colleagues, all in the same place!

    March 2026
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  • Nur Sultan Bulut

    I couldn't attend the festival but they were really kind and informative about all details of my film's screening and festival. thanks for your efforts to make great film festival..

    March 2026
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  • Ovi Cinema

    Participating in IAWRT with our film "ENJIN The Devoted Nature Lover " was a wonderful experience. The event was well-organized with clear communication and excellent support. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, fostering great connections. We appreciated the engaging discussions and thoughtful feedback from the audience. Highly recommend this festival!

    June 2024
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  • Sevenskies Distribution

    One of the best festivals with a great and good team

    March 2024
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