The SeaShorts Film Festival is an annual celebration of Southeast Asian short film. Alongside its main competition, the programme is complemented by a robust line-up of activities that aim to reflect the diversity, authenticity, and bold visions of emerging and established directors in Southeast Asia. In addition to screenings, the Festival every year hosts industry sessions, art experiences, experimental projects, as well as S-Express, a travelling showcase dedicated to the new wave of cinema in the region.
This year, SeaShorts Film Festival will be held in Ipoh, Malaysia, from 25 - 30 August 2020.
A selection of 30 titles will be in contention for the SeaShorts Award, with the Next New Wave Award reserved exclusively for Malaysian directors. Outstanding achievement in direction, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound, and acting round off the rest of the categories.