The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), in collaboration with REMS Entertainment, officially launched the first-ever FAMAS Short Film Festival. The announcement was made by festival director Gabby Ramos and FAMAS president Francia Conrado during a press briefing in Quezon City.

Ramos and Conrado shared details about the festival’s objectives, requirements, and awards ceremony. While there is no set theme, participants are encouraged to explore diverse narratives, creative storytelling, artistic expression, and socially relevant topics.

The competition is open to filmmakers of all ages across the country, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. Entries must have a maximum running time of 20 minutes and should have premiered between January 2024 and March 2025. The director must be a Filipino citizen, and the production must be based in the Philippines, although co-productions are allowed.

Festival Categories

The festival features five categories, each celebrating different aspects of filmmaking:

𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 – Fictional or non-fictional stories that evoke emotions or explore artistic ideas.

𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 – Films submitted and endorsed by educational institutions.

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 – Works produced outside Metro Manila, showcasing unique regional cultures and languages.

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 – Projects raising awareness of social issues and encouraging viewer engagement.

𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 – Fact-based films addressing real-life events and societal concerns.

Films must be in their original language with English subtitles and should not have been previously submitted to FAMAS. Student films require school endorsement, regional films should emphasize local storytelling, and advocacy and documentary films must address relevant social issues.

For registration and inquiries, interested participants may visit the official submission link (https://forms.gle/dnH5Y53U3jaxWqWB8)or contact FAMAS via email at famas.shortfilm@gmail.com or through Facebook at FAMAS Short Film Festival.