ifva

AWARDS & PRIZES

ifva jury panel will select the finalists according to each group for the Awards and screening at “The 30th ifva Festival”:

GROUPS	MAX. NO. OF FINALIST	AWARDS AND PRIZE*	SPECIAL MENTION^
Open Group	10	Best Short Film – Open Group \| HK$20,000 Cash Prize	1-2 winners for each group
Youth Group	10	Best Short Film – Youth Group \| HK$5,000 Cash Prize
Asian New Force	10	Best Short Film – Asian New Force \| HK$20,000 Cash Prize
Tertiary Students Group - Short Film (Hong Kong)	10	Best Short Film – Tertiary Students Group (Hong Kong) \| HK$10,000 Cash Prize
Tertiary Students Group - Short Film (International)	10	Best Short Film – Tertiary Students Group (International) \| HK$10,000 Cash Prize
Animation	10	Best Animation \| HK$20,000 Cash Prize
Tertiary Students Group - Animation	10	Best Animation - Tertiary Students Group \| HK$10,000 Cash Prize
AI Creation	10	Best AI Creation \| HK$20,000 Cash Prize

*Each of "Best" award winners will receive a trophy and cash prize.

^Special Mention recognizes outstanding short films, animations, and AI Creation works from each group that merit special commendation for their technical excellence, unique storytelling and narrative, exceptional artistry and emerging talent. Winners will receive a certificate.

Other award:

Mentorship Award (3 winners)

The Mentorship Award is open to Hong Kong entrants only. There will be three winners, one each from the Short Film (Open Group or Hong Kong Tertiary Students Group), Animation, and Youth groups, and the winning films are not necessarily ifva Award finalists. Winners of the Mentorship Award will have the opportunity to receive one-on-one mentoring from a Hong Kong filmmaker.

This mentorship will not only provide professional advice on the entrant’s current entry, but may also cover past and future film projects, as well as broader career development in the film industry.