"Taiga" is an international open festival of short author's films with weekly screenings. Every month we select the best works, form a programme and present them on screen.

The festival evaluates submitted films preparing them for further distribution. Copyright remains with the filmmakers as submissions receive support from the festival and patrons alike. Thanks to our partners, the films then get recognition beyond online platforms through further presentations at a variety of physical venues. A significant way to reach an ever growing audience.

We are located in Khabarovsk. The festival is organized by the Taiga Community. Taiga is a center for the support and development of cinematography in Asia.

Taiga presents films from around the globe enabling recognition and support for emerging filmmakers and expanding the recognition of cinematography and its relevance.

We accept short films from any country in any genre.

Awards & Prizes

- Grand Prix (Laurel)
- Best Drama (Laurel)
- Best Horror (Laurel)
- Best Comedy (Laurel)
- Best Sci-Fi (Laurel)
- Best Thriller (Laurel)
- Best War Film (Laurel)
- Best Romantic Film (Laurel)

Rules & Terms

1. English subtitles are mandatory for any films in a language other than English.

2. Film duration should not exceed 30 minutes.

3. By sending us an application, you give us the right to show your film to a live audience offline.

4. We can use fragments from your film on social networks based on the press kits (they include teaser, film fragments and description) that you have provided to us.

5. All submitted films must be available for screening.

6. The filmmakers are responsible for the copyright of their own materials. You, as the applicant submitting the film, agree that you are the fair, complete and legal owner of all submitted content, including music. Otherwise, claims from third parties will be presented to the sender of the film.

7. All films must be shot after 2021.

8. We reserve the right to update our terms and conditions.
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  • ahmadreza khani

    Thank you for your warm welcome.

    September 2024
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  • Saeed Moltaji

    Everything was great.
    I'm glad we were able to make the semi-finals with the "Message" film.

    August 2024
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  • Tony Da Silva

    Thank you a lot Taiga for selected our short film Yggdrasil !

    August 2024
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  • Najmul Huda

    Happy to have an experience of participation. Thanks to the organizers for creating opportunity.

    August 2024
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  • Kenny Weken

    Thank you very much for accepting our film. We did not expect our film to be appreciated until the semi-finals. I hope that this film festival will be more active on social media (such as Instagram). This allows for networking among participants.

    August 2024
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