The Grant Competition targets young filmmakers working on the development of short films, documentaries, or feature films, as well as first-time filmmakers. A financial grant will be awarded to the winner as an opportunity to support the realization of their film project. Applicants must be between 16 and 35 years old and submit a film project that reflects creative visions and innovative stories that adhere to cinematic and artistic quality standards.

Applications for the Grant Competition are submitted by filling out the attached form and including the required files in PDF or Word format, which include:

• The project’s creative file

• The project’s script

• The project’s budget

The above materials must be uploaded in PDF or Word format via the grant link available on the festival’s website no later than October 30, 2025. The winners of the grants will be announced during the festival’s closing ceremony.