ICAFF, the world's first animal companion film festival, was launched in 2016, and it is held in South Korea.

Companion animals are animals who share our homes and lives. Because we consider these animals to be part of our family, companion animals enjoy more legal protections than other animals. Legally, the category is often limited to dogs and cats, but may also include birds, horses, parrots, and other animals as well.

Through our film festival, we strive to showcase the special bonds we have with our companion animals.

■ Topics: FILMS OF ALL TOPICS ARE ACCEPTED!!! So please feel free to submit your film.
*BUT EXTRA POINTS ARE GIVEN TO FILMS RELATED TO COMPANION ANIMALS
-Documentaries, films (short films, omnibus style), web dramas, animation, etc are all accepted.
-Photography or time lapses are not accepted
■ Multiple submissions are allowed
■ Duration: all lengths are accepted

[Festival Dates]
 Submission Deadline: July 31, 2022
 Film Judging : August 31, 2022
 Results : until Sep 30, 2022
 Film Screening: Oct 7, 8, 9, 2022
 Award Show : Oct 7, 2022

Awards & Prizes

AWARD DETAILS

International Companion Animal GRAND PRIZE
Cash prize: 5,000,000 KRW
1 certificate, some Korean product gifts

International Companion Animal EXCELLENT PRIZE
Cash prize: 3,000,000 KRW
1 certificate, some Korean product gifts

International Companion Animal FEATURE EXCELLENT PRIZE
Cash prize: 1,000,000 KRW
1 certificate, some Korean product gifts

International Companion Animal SHORT FILM EXCELLENT PRIZE
Cash prize: 1,000,000 KRW
1 certificate, some Korean product gifts

International Companion Animal ANIMATION PRIZE
Cash prize: 1,000,000 KRW
1 certificate, some Korean product gifts

International Companion Animal JURY SPECIAL PRIZE
Cash prize: 1,000,000 KRW
1 certificate, some Korean product gifts

International Companion Animal ANIMAL ACTOR PRIZE
Cash prize: 500,000 KRW
1 certificate, some Korean product gifts

International Companion Animal DIRECTOR PRIZE
Cash prize: 500,000 KRW
1 certificate, some Korean product gifts

International Companion Animal CINEMATOGRAPHY PRIZE
Cash prize: 500,000 KRW
1 certificate, some Korean product gifts

International Companion Animal ENCOURAGEMENT PRIZE
Cash prize: 50,000 KRW
1 certificate and Korean product gifts

Rules & Terms

■ Submission Requirements
 Entrants: anyone filming a movie with companion animals is welcome to submit
 Individuals or groups such as students, broadcast production companies, broadcast channel filmmakers, program directors are welcome to submit
※ Multiple submissions are allowed (no limit in quantity of submissions)

■ How To Submit
Please submit your films via FilmFreeway
 Deadline: July 31, 2022

 Entrants must not to infringe any third party copyrights. In case copyright infringement becomes a problem, awards may be cancelled.
 Selected submitted videos (award winning videos included) will be shown at JN PARK HOTEL
Address: 262-15 Yongyooseoro Junggu, Incheon, South Korea
 By submitting works to the festival, the entrant hereby grants the screening rights to the host and organizers
※ Film copyright belongs to the entrant. In case the host or organizer wants to reproduce a video based on the entrant’s original work, he or she will be notified individually and details will be negotiated directly.
 Confirmed award winners must submit a copy of their original files separately.

DISCLAIMER
By entering your film for consideration for 2022 ICAFF, you authorize that your work is cleared for festival exhibition and accept full legal responsibility for the intellectual property therein. Entry into the festival constitutes permission to exhibit your work at 2022 ICAFF.

2022 ICAFF is also hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless 2022 ICAFF from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered. 2022 ICAFF DOES NOT PAY SCREENING FEES. By submitting your film via FilmFreeway you acknowledge that the festival will not pay to present your work.

Where will these films be screened at?
They will be screened at JN Park Hotel
Address: 262-15 Yongyooseoro Junggu, Incheon, South Korea
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  • Sedat Benek

    I'm very happy my movie Madak won Award Winner. Tank you so much İnernational Animal Film Festival.

    December 2022
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  • RICCARDO DE ANGELIS

    Ottimo Festival! Grazie per la selezione del film Vita da cani.

    November 2022
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  • Oleksandr Hoisan

    I would like to send my appreciation to the International Companion Animal Film Festival in Seoul, Korea for the opportunity to screen my film to such a different audience. It has been a wonderful and unique experience and I hope to join the festival in person next time. I would like to particularly give my thanks to the Festival founder Mr. Kim Jae-Suu and to the Festival directors Mr. Lee Seon Beom and Debora Paik. They both did a very good job in communicating and guiding me during these crazy times in the world. Special thanks to Ms. Debora Paik for all the help and guidance she offered us. Sincerely from Ukraine, Oleksandr

    November 2022
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  • Tania Esteban

    대단히 감사합니다 to the fantastic team at the International Companion Animal Festival! It was such a wonderful opportunity to have my film "The Last Mahout" featured as the grand prize winner at the festival, truly a great honour. I am very grateful to the festival Founder Mr. Kim Jae-Suu, Festival Director Mr. Lee Seon Beom and the brilliant Debora Paik who supported me throughout the process. I sadly couldn't attend the festival in person but felt very much involved in the celebrations. I want to thank ICAFF for giving us all the opportunity to enter and share our stories about the wonderful relationship humans have with their pet/animal companions. At a time when the world is going through challenging times it's important to remember how important our connection with the natural world is and the joy animals bring into our lives. We are intrinsically connected to all living things, which is why it is so important for humans as sentient intelligent beings to respect and protect wildlife for future generations as well as the lives of the countless numbers of incredible species we share our home with. I hope everyone enjoyed the event in person this year, many thanks to ICAFF for hosting our films and selecting The Last Mahout for the grand prize! I am certain Vee will be thrilled to hear his story has touched many people. Many thanks again to Debora for all her support and coordinating the event so diligently, hope to meet you in person one day!

    October 2022
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  • Diana Ashimova

    Many thanks to International Companion Animal Film Festival for the opportunity to showcase our movie “Tarlan” to such a different audience. It was a very pleasant, unique and promising experience and we hope to join the festival again someday. Mr. Kim Jae-Suu and Mr. Lee Seon Beom did a very good job with the festival, without them it would be impossible. Special thanks to Ms. Debora Paik for all the help and guidance she offered us. Best regards, hope to see you soon.

    October 2022
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