EN Film Fest
The Festival of Connection
ABOUT
“Every film is a new encounter.”
EN Film Fest is a seasonal online short film festival that celebrates independent voices from around the world. Rooted in the Japanese concept of “en” (縁)—meaning connection, fate, and encounter—we provide a global platform for emerging filmmakers to share their work and connect with audiences.
We are proud to launch our very first season with this edition.
We host four editions each year, inspired by the changing seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Submissions are open to short films of all genres and themes. Each season, we select a group of nominated films and highlight them through our official channels. From these, one Grand Prize winner is chosen.
Submit Your Short Film
🎥 Submission Guidelines:
– Short films only (under 30 minutes)
– Open to all genres, languages, and themes
– Subtitles required for non-English films
– Films must be submitted via FilmFreeway
🏆 What We Offer:
– Active promotion of nominated films through our social media and newsletter
– Exposure to a global audience
– One Grand Prize winner selected each season
Let your film be the start of a new connection. Submit your work and join the EN Film Fest community.
Submit Your Short Film
– Do I need premiere status?
No. We accept films regardless of previous screenings or online availability.
– Can I submit more than one film?
Yes. You are welcome to submit multiple entries, but each must be submitted separately.
– Will my film be published online?
No full film will be published without the filmmaker’s permission. Only trailers, stills, or links (if provided) may be shared via our social channels.
– Can student films apply?
Yes. Student filmmakers are welcome to submit.
– Do I need English subtitles?
Yes. If your film is not in English, it must include English subtitles.
