51st Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF51), 2027 — Call for Features, Shorts and Documentaries, Firebird Awards Competitions
Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
December 31, 2026 (66 days left)
Hong Kong
Hong KongFree: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.
Asia's long-running international film festival, held annually in Hong Kong.
Benefits
Consideration for the 51st Hong Kong International Film Festival, 16–29 March 2027, and its Firebird Awards competitions; Short Film and Documentary Firebird winners qualify for Academy Award consideration. Early-bird discount until 3 November 2026.
Eligibility
Feature films, short films and documentaries from any country, submitted for the programme and Firebird Awards competitions of the 51st HKIFF; premiere and completion rules per category.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- early-bird until 3 November 2026
- Programme dates
- 16–29 March 2027
- Results
- By 5 March 2027
- Language
- English or Chinese subtitles
Award
Firebird Awards (Oscar-qualifying shorts and docs)
Application fee
Early/late: features USD 70/80 (local features waived early); shorts 20–60 min & doc features USD 60; doc shorts USD 50; Short Film Competition (<20 min) USD 40/50
Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.