The You Are the Judge Web3 International Film Festival, brought to you by the creators of WTe, the Web3 film-watching and trading platform, redefines the festival experience by letting audiences decide the winners with NFT Festival Passes.

With the motto "You are the judge, everyone is a judge," we democratize film selection, focusing on Drama, Horror, Action, and Erotica. Our goal is to find films that blend artistic expression with commercial potential, fostering a community-driven environment using Web3 technology.

Award winners receive prize money in USDT on a specified blockchain, along with free international distribution services. We promote the winning films globally, returning the distribution revenue directly to filmmakers. We believe in the commercial value of films selected by our audience.

Join over 500 filmmakers and 3,000 film fans from 50+ countries for a unique mix of screenings, Q&A sessions, and discussions.

You Are the Judge Web3 International Film Festival is not just a celebration of cinema; it's a pioneering event at the intersection of creativity, technology, and community, embracing the decentralized future of the film industry.

Save the dates for our highly anticipated 6th edition, set against the backdrop of Beijing, China, from May 25th to 27th, 2025. We welcome submissions across four categories: Drama (short & feature), Action (short & feature), Horror (short & feature), and Erotica (short only).

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"你是评委"Web3国际影展由WTe发起创办，通过大众评审现场投票确定获奖影片，把内容"好坏"的定义权交给观众。"你是评委"影展立足大众视角，推崇观众热爱，致力于把兼顾艺术表达与商业价值的电影短片作品推向国际市场。

电影节将为大众评选出的优胜影片提供国际宣传发行服务，投票观众可在一定程度上参与获奖影片发行分成。

第六届电影节将于5月25-27日在北京举办。

Awards & Prizes

Audience Choice Awards:
- Best Drama Short
- Best Action Short
- Best Horror Short
- Best Erotic Short
- Best Drama Film
- Best Action Film
- Best Horror Film

Prizes:
Winners of You Are the Judge will receive a cash prize in cryptocurrency and free international distribution on the WTe platform.

1. Prize Money
Winners receive cash prizes in USDT on the Solana blockchain:
· 15 USDT (approx. $15) for short films
· 20 USDT (approx. $20) for feature films.

2. Free Global Distribution:
We are also offering free international distribution services for award-winning short films, including subtitle translation, marketing posters and much more.

For more information, contact the organizers via email.

Rules & Terms

1. Submissions Deadline: All film submissions must be completed by May 1st, 2025.

2. Film Categories and Originality: Films must fall within or relate to the following four categories and must be original works:
① Drama (short & feature)
② Action (short & feature)
③ Horror (short & feature)
④ Erotic (short only): All filmmakers, actors, and actresses of this theme must be 18 years or older.

3. Film Length Requirements: Short Films must have a duration of 5-30 minutes, including credits. Feature Films must have a duration of 60-100 minutes, including credits.

4. Production Year and Premiere: No restrictions.

5. Technical Specifications:
- Film display size must not be smaller than 1920x1080 pixels.
- Accepted file formats are MP4 or MOV.
- Films MUST include both English and Chinese subtitles. Subtitles can be generated using AI tools such as ChatGPT.

6. Visual Material Submission: Film applications must include:
- IMPRESSIVE synopsis within 300 words in both English and Chinese.
- 3 ATTRACTIVE film stills.
- 2 official posters (horizontal and vertical).
Upload these materials directly to the submission platform or send them via email to [wte.nft@gmail.com] with the theme "Short/Feature-Project Name-Filmmaker’s Name". Submitting your movie, you authorize You Are the Judge to use, distribute and share the film poster, trailer, fragment, synopsis, movie stills and other materials in our social media and site.

7. Multiple Entries: Filmmakers may submit multiple entries as long as each film is submitted with its own Entry Form, online screener and paid Entry Fee.

8. Fees and Refunds: Submission fees and audience tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-REIMBURSABLE under any circumstances.

9. Withdrawal of Submission: Once a film has been submitted, it cannot be withdrawn from consideration.

10. Rights and Clearances: By submitting a film, you guarantee that you hold all necessary rights and clearances for the film, including the legal right to both enter the film into the "You Are the Judge" Web3 International Film Festival and to screen it publicly online and offline. It should be noted that "You Are the Judge" does not provide payment for online or offline screening fees.

11. Selection for Offline Screening: Based on the number of votes, 10-15 films will be selected for each category for offline screening. These works will be showcased to global investors, producers, studio representatives, distributors, movie fans and Web3 enthusiasts. Submitters of the selected films will be notified via email. Once again, the festival does not provide screening fees.

12. Authorization: You agree to allow The "You Are the Judge" Web3 International Film Festival to screen your film online and offline if selected for the festival and you remain obligated to this commitment.
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  • Thomas Steen Sørensen

    Thanks for your film festival and keep the good work.
    Excellent film festival. I am proud that they have appreciated my work.
    Thank you Festival

    March 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for being part of the festival! We’re honored to showcase your work and celebrate great storytelling. Keep creating - can’t wait to see more from you!

  • Shane Kosugi

    They were very thorough, gave incredibly valuable feedback and comments and communicated frequently through emails.

    February 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you! We're honored to have had you at the festival. We’re committed to helping our award-winning filmmakers shine on the global stage. Looking forward to seeing your continued impact in the industry!

  • Zozi Lab

    It's been a lovely experience! Excellent organization and communication, we were impressed by their originality and competence. We feel grateful to have been given the chance to take part in this amazing festival. Ad maiora!

    January 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your affirmation and support! Together, let's let outstanding short films and talented filmmakers like you shine across the globe!

  • Sevenskies Distribution

    fantastic festival whit greate team

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you! We are committed to amplifying all enthusiastic audiences and independent filmmakers' voice in the global film industry and market!

  • Pavel Demidovich

    Thank you for this great opportunity to show my movie on your film festival. I so impressed of the level of this event.

    January 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Keep going! We will make your project successful together!