EN Film Fest
The Festival of Connection
CALL FOR ENTRY
WINTER 2026
DEC 31 : Regular Deadline
JAN 25 : Late Deadline
FEB 5 : Notification Date
FEB 15 : Event Date
2026 WINTER
NOMINEE
Gourmet (USA)
Directed by Kazato Kizu
TATSUMI (Japan)
Directed by Ryota Koyama
The King's Slayer (France)
Directed by Djamel Bennecib
Cinema Two (Australia)
Directed by Aleks Wynne
The Shimmer of Existence (Japan)
Directed by suzuki goshi
Love's Greenting (Japan)
Directed by Akira Iwamatsu
WHEN YOU LIVE THROUGH THIS ENDLESS WORLD (Japan)
Directed by Shunta Nino
Six days later. (Japan)
Directed by Shinji Sasaki
Shutter Chance (Japan)
Directed by Nagai Shogo
the last role (Japan)
Directed by Ryoichiro Ikeda
すみませんが、助けに行きませんよ！ (Japan)
Directed by キム・テヒョン
2025 SUMMER
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
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 host two editions each year, in summer and winter. Submissions are open to short films of all genres and themes. For each edition, 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
📅 2026 WINTER Schedule
DEC 31 : Regular Deadline
JAN 25 : Late Deadline
FEB 5 : Notification Date
FEB 15 : Event Date
🏆 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.
FAQ
– 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.
