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* 

     

SPECIAL MENTION^ 

Open Group 

 

10 

 

Best Short Film – Open Group 

 

1-2 winners for each group 

Youth Group

 

10

 

Best Short Film – Youth Group

 

Asian New Force 

 

10

 

Best Short Film – Asian New Force

 

Tertiary Students Group - Short Film (Hong Kong) 

 

10 

 

Best Short Film – Tertiary Students Group (Hong Kong) 

 

Tertiary Students Group - Short Film (International) 

 

10 

 

Best Short Film – Tertiary Students Group (International) 

 

Animation

 

10

 

Best Animation

 

Tertiary Students Group - Animation

 

10

 

Best Animation - Tertiary Students Group

 

AI Creation 

 

10 

 

Best AI Creation 

 
 
*Each of "Best" award winnerwill 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, 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.