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Rule/Fee/Deadline
Rules:
All submissions must be directed by a citizen of an Asian country bordering the Pacific Ocean and must have been mostly filmed in Asian Pacific countries. All films for the 2026 FAPFF must have been completed in 2025 and be subtitled in English. Films and all related material must be turned in digitally via the festival website. **Communication will be through email.**
Asian American countries eligible: the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Polynesia (except Hawaii and New Zealand), Micronesia, Melanesia.
Live Action Short – 5 minutes minimum to 30 minutes maximum
Feature - 45 minutes minimum to 150 minutes maximum
Animation Short – 3 minutes minimum to 20 minutes maximum
Documentary Short - 5 minutes minimum to 30 minutes maximum
If accepted, your attendance is not required; however, you will be required to provide a trailer of your film as well as promotional materials in order to secure top viewing times.
Films must be submitted in HD (1920 x 1080) format with the H264 High Quality codec. Any frame rate is acceptable. If there are higher resolution versions of the film available, then those versions will be recommended if the film is accepted for the festival.
Fees:
(All Application Fees on the display are US dollars and non-refundable, even if your film is not accepted; payment required while uploading the film.)
Features (Live Action)
Early Deadline – $90/per film
Regular Deadline – $120/per film
Late Deadline – $180/per film
Shorts (Live Action, Documentary, Animated)
Early Deadline – $30/per film
Regular Deadline – $50/per film
Late Deadline - $70/per film
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Deadlines (for films and payment)
Early Bird Deadline – October 25th, 2025
Regular Deadline – November 22nd, 2025
Late Deadline – December 27th, 2025
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THE MISSION
The mission of the Florida Asian Pacific Film Festival (FAPFF) is to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Asian and Pacific cinema, cultivating a vibrant community of film enthusiasts, artists, and industry professionals. It seeks to nurture a supportive environment for filmmakers to connect, collaborate, and thrive.
Driven by a commitment to inclusivity and creativity, the Florida Asian Pacific Film Festival (FAPFF) is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity, fostering dialogue, and inspiring meaningful connections through the art of filmmaking.