Asian Short Film Fund

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) and NOWNESS Asia, a subsidiary of Meta Media Group, have launched the Asian Short Film Fund (ASFF). 

The ASFF invites aspiring directors and producers to submit short film proposals from 7 May to 15 June 2025. Three selected projects will receive up to US$35,000 in funding, mentorship from experienced Asian filmmakers, and support for script development and production. The completed films will premiere at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF50) in 2026.

10 shortlisted projects will participate in an online open-pitch session in early August. Following the pitch, representatives from three selected projects will be invited to attend one-on-one meetings with the mentors, with the results announced later that month.