Submitted films must meet at least one of the following criteria:

1. Contain Chinese-language elements (Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, etc.);

2. Be created by Asian or Asian American talents (director, screenwriter, producer, or lead actors);

3. Focus on Chinese or broader Asian themes, cultures, or social issues.

Categories

1. All genres of feature-length films are welcome.

2. Short films are accepted (minimum runtime: 5 minutes).

3. Films must be completed within the past 5 years.

4. Exceptions may be granted for curated programs or retrospectives.

Technical & Language Requirements

1. Applicants must secure rights and clearances for all copyrighted materials.

2. Films containing unlicensed content will be disqualified.

3. Non-English films must include both English and Chinese subtitles.

4. Films promoting racism or graphic violence will not be accepted.