Philanthropist means the love of humanity, embodied in generous contribution to people development that relates, though not solely, to money, time, and social improvement. Do you wish to make this world a better place? Do you want to have an abundant life with others to fulfill your purpose of life? If yes, then WPA is the right place for you!

World Philanthropist Awards aimed to give a chance to you to be a philanthropist, through the world of filmmaking and social contribution. We are looking for exceptional people, people who are not only rich but have a calling to help others in various ways. Besides looking for exceptional figures, we also give chances to the people from the world of filmmaking who cares about social issues and want to make a significant impact for others.

World Philanthropist Awards is part of a big festival group, the International Film Festivals. Working closely with the Council of Creative People, Visions of Peace Initiative, World Humanitarian Awards, Film Festivals Alliance, and Royal World Records, the Festival would give international recognition for a man or a woman who fights for the development of humanity. He or she could be from any profession and from all age.
Winning person profile will become our showcase based on their CVs.

Let you or your film become an inspiration to others.

Awards & Prizes

All winners are warmly invited to attend the ceremony. On that occasion, during the ceremony in Indonesia, World Philanthropist Awards will give awards to all attendant winners:

- Diamond Philanthropist Awards
- Platinum Philanthropist Awards
- Gold Philanthropist Awards
- Silver Philanthropist Awards
- Bronze Philanthropist Awards

Rules & Terms

This agreement pertains to all Work/s submitted to World Philanthropist Awards:
This agreement pertains to all Work/s submitted to World Philanthropist Awards:
Be it known to any filmmaker or submitter, by submitting your film/s to the World Philanthropist Awards, you are agreeing to all TERMS AND CONDITIONS below in full.

Submitters can submit themselves, or people you know, living or dead. CV and other supporting documentation or related information like photos, clipping, or films are suggested.
Our juries may also search for information from other sources once we accept the submission.

1. The submitter guarantee that all rights and releases have been legally secured, including music rights, songs, etc and the submitter releases the Festival and all its member from any legal action whatsoever.
2. A. If nominated, 2 DVD PAL and 1 (one) Blu-ray (optional) or DCP, must be sent. Mark case and DVD, with the title, length, and director's name. Please mark your film with "No Commercial Value - For Cultural Purposes Only" either on the envelope and the shipping invoices. Although every possible care will be taken with DVDs while in our possession, however, we cannot accept responsibility for unforeseen loss, stolen, or damage of entries. Please do not send originals. We do not receive downloads of any kind.
B. For general category, you do not need to send the above items (number 2A).
3. All transportation/shipping costs (including customs clearance) to Jakarta, plus fees for insurance while in transit, must be borne by the participants (please write: For Cultural Purposes only - Not for commercial use). The Festival Director reserves the right to refuse any shipment involving unpaid costs.
4. All submissions should be sent pre-paid.
5. We will not return your screening and exhibition copies.
6. All submission fees are non-refundable.
7. All selection committees' and juries' decisions are finals.
8. Only producers or directors can receive the physical awards at the award ceremony.
9. Regardless of the Prize and the winning status, winning filmmakers who can't attend the Awards Ceremony in Jakarta, will only receive laurels.
10. The festival has the right to disqualify a winning film for any reasons, without having to explain the reasons for the submitter.
11. Submission of an entry gives the festival permission to have accepted work exhibited, photographed, locally telecast, and reproduced either in part or whole, for educational or publicity purposes. Filmmakers can request in writing that their material should not be used for such purposes after the Festival.
12. We do not pay any screening fees. Not all winning films will be screened. The festival has the full right to select the winning films to be screened.
13. The Festival Directorate may deny participation to any film unable to meet the technical requirements for a public screening of good quality.
14. The Festival Management reserves the right to make changes in the profile of the Festival if it becomes necessary to do so due to circumstances beyond his/her control.
15. All filmmakers/submitters are expected to keep communications with the Festival professional and in good taste. Failure to do so may result in disqualification at any point in the adjudication process, including the nullification of Official Selection status or nominations. That stated, the Festival will only communicate with the person who submitted his/her film to the festival, and that Festival should not be expected to communicate with any other persons.
16. The festival has the right to work with any institution and partner festivals for all kind of cooperation, including joint events or promotions.
17. The Festival reserves the right to make any necessary changes in regulations or scheduling.
18. The submitter/filmmaker also acknowledges that remediation of any sort will be limited to a refund of their submission fees.
19. Films could be from any year.
20. All disputes in respect of any matter relating to the World Humanitarian Awards shall be subjected to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in North Jakarta. Any dispute arising as a result of submission to the Festival will have a recourse limited to the lesser of either the submission fee paid or the cost of correcting the issue.

By submitting to our Festival, submitters/filmmakers:
- indicate that they have read, understand, agree with, and will comply all of the Terms and Condition above, and accept all of the terms and conditions herein, in their entirety, without modification.
- agree to indemnify us and hold us and our employees, owners, affiliates, and partners harmless from all claims and liability associated with your participation or entry to the Festival.