➊ Submitted films must have been completed between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2025 (submission deadline). No unfinished works will be accepted.
➋ Submissions must be documentaries focusing on natural ecology and environmental issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
Eligible countries include:
(1) East Asia: China, Japan, and South Korea;
(2) Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Brunei;
(3) South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives; and
(4) Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
➌ Film Length (including credits):
No restrictions.
➍ Submission Process
1. Submit entries via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/teeff.
2. Refer to the attachment for detailed submission instructions.
3. Application fee:
Free of charge.
4. Deadline
All entries must be received by 23:59 (GMT+8) on Monday, March 31, 2025. Incomplete submissions or entries received after the deadline will not be eligible for jury consideration. No cancellations or withdrawals will be accepted after Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
5. The following information must be submitted with the application. (Please download the documents here: https://reurl.cc/DXMEde)
(1) Freefilmway registration form.
(2) Film synopsis in English (maximum 300 words).
(3) Director's biography in English (maximum 100 words).
(4) Please provide a valid online trial or download link and password for the film with a resolution of 1920*1080 or higher, including Chinese subtitles, and a watermark if necessary. Please ensure that the link and password are valid before the announcement of the selection results. Do not change the link path or the content of the video to avoid affecting the selection process.
(5) Three to five film stills and one director headshot (300 dpi or higher).
(6) English script with permission for Chinese subtitle translation by the organizer.
(7) For individual submissions (directors or producers):
Scanned copy of passport, national ID, or residence permit (front and back).
For company submissions: Company registration certificate and contact person details.
(8) Copyright declaration:
If the film has a joint copyright, please provide proof of consent from all copyright owners. (Please upload in "Files & Attachments" in your project).
(9) Consent form for the film competition. (Please upload in "Files & Attachments" in your project of FilmFreeway).