Welcome to Lumina Film Festival, where creativity shines and stories come to life! Held in the heart of Bangkok, this film festival is a celebration of short films across all genres, designed to spotlight both emerging and established filmmakers.

We’re passionate about creating a platform for filmmakers, directors, and creative storytellers to showcase their work, connect with audiences, and build lasting connections within the film community.

Attendees can look forward to a dynamic program featuring captivating film screenings, interactive Q&A sessions, and exciting community events like The Maker's Lounge, a unique space where creatives can collaborate, exchange insights, and fuel their next project.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Films will be selected by the LUMINA Film Festival team. Our diverse panel of 10-14 industry professionals — including actors, filmmakers, and content creators — will carefully evaluate each nominee. Posters for our judges can be found in the photos section, or on LUMINA Film Festival social media.

Awards & Prizes

All awardees will receive a category-specific Lumina Film Festival laurel, celebrating their creative achievement. As part of our commitment to nurturing filmmaking talent, we're excited to offer a free film course (valued at 39,000 baht / $1,137 USD) to the winner, in collaboration with Bangkok Film School. Each category winner will also receive cash prizes ranging from 800 to 1,500 baht ($23-$43 USD) along with additional incentives designed to support their creative journey.

The 11 categories include:
--Best Short Film (Cash Prize 1500 Baht + Film Production Course Awarded by BFS)

--Best Director (Cash Prize 1000 Baht)

--Best Acting (Cash Prize 1000 Baht)

--Best Cinematography (Cash Prize 1000 Baht)

--Best Screenplay (scripts eligible) (Cash Prize 1000 Baht)

--Best Editing (Cash Prize 1000 Baht)

--Thai Lens Award (Cash Prize 800 Baht + Curious GOOBY Lifestyle package)

--Impact Through Film Award (Cash Prize 800 Baht + Curious GOOBY Lifestyle package)

--Reel Laughs Award (Cash Prize 800 Baht + Curious GOOBY Lifestyle package)

--Audience Choice Award (Curious GOOBY Lifestyle package + Film Production Course Awarded by BFS)

--Rising Filmmaker Award (Curious GOOBY Lifestyle package+ Film Production Course Awarded by BFS)

*Partnership Prizes are subject to change as we are still finalizing some sponsors*

**For details regarding the Curious GOOBY Lifestyle package, more information can be found at the link below!**

https://www.megoody.com/packages.html

Rules & Terms

RULES AND GUIDELINES:
By submitting your film to the LUMINA Film Festival, you agree to the following:

1. All submission fees are non-refundable.
2. Each filmmaker may submit up to two film projects and/or scripts.
3. Film shorts may not exceed a runtime of 40:00 minutes. Scripts may not exceed 40 pages.
4. Script submissions are only eligible for Best Screenplay.
5. Films/Scripts must have been produced after January 2021.
6. Submissions must be in high-quality digital format (MP4, MOV), with minimum resolution 1080p.
7. The submitted film must be the original work of the applicant(s) and free from legal disputes.
8. Selected films will be notified via email.
9. The festival reserves the right to determine the screening order and schedule.
10. The filmmaker grants the festival the right to use film stills and posters for marketing purposes.
11. Excerpts of the film (up to 30 seconds) may be used in festival advertising and marketing for promotional purposes, including social media, website, and press materials.
12. Films are eligible for awards as outlined in the festival’s categories.
13. The decision of the jury is final and cannot be contested.
14. Films/scripts promoting hate speech, discrimination, or culturally insensitive will be disqualified.
15. The festival is not responsible for any damage or loss of materials during submission or shipping.
16. Any disputes will be governed by the laws of Thailand.

By submitting your film to the LUMINA Film Festival, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.

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  • Kayla Keener

    Thank you Lumina for showing Eden at your festival. It was a wonderful opportunity to have the film screened internationally. The festival coordinators were clear and communicative. It was a lovely experience.

    June 2025
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  • JORDI CALVET SAN JOSÉ

    This year. Ican't go. Next year, suer. Thanks for all. And very good comunication.

    June 2025
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  • N.koek None

    As a first-time event for both the organizers and the festival itself, it was done well. Thank you for putting together this festival — it has had a meaningful impact on independent cinema.

    If there’s one area that could be improved, it would be the overall PR — including visuals and graphic design — which hasn’t quite reached as many filmmakers as it could. That said, the festival shows great potential. Please keep going — we’ll be watching.

    May 2025
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  • Tara Jaroenkat

    I'm truly glad to see a film festival that supports microcinema and independent filmmaking.

    May 2025
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  • Victor Sun Zheng

    What can I say?

    As a Co-Producer and Community Engagement Manager, I’ll admit I may be a little biased—but I’m still incredibly honored to have helped lead such a meaningful event in Bangkok. Getting to connect with fellow artists, and having my own films screen and compete among such a thoughtfully curated lineup, was a truly special experience.

    It was a pleasure to share the screen with amazing works like “The Last Supper of the Three Wise Men,” “One Way Ticket,” “The Writer’s Horror,” “Cell Buddies,” “Eden,” “Once in a Little Bit of Time,” "Black Hole", ”Look Closely Enough", and so many more. I’m deeply grateful that both of my films, “The Bag, the Charlies, and The Burmese” and “A Start-Up’s Dream,” were part of this vibrant celebration of independent cinema—even if I lost at my own festival (dang! lol).

    Huge thanks to ME GOODY Space and the entire Lumina team for the trust, support, and for making it all happen. Here’s to even brighter things ahead!

    May 2025
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