2025 Short Film Program
AWFF is proud and honored to present its open submission Short Film Program for 2025, where filmmakers from around the world can submit their short films for consideration through FilmFreeway, the industry's leading film festival and indie film marketplace. The Program is dedicated to supporting and promoting filmmaking in Asia and the work of Asian/Asian-American/Multiracial-Asian filmmakers globally. Our mission is to showcase the diverse and talented voices of Asian filmmakers and provide a platform for their creative expression.
Finalists - Block 1
Don't Fuck with Ba
Sally Tran (USA, Vietnam)
Saverio
Ellen Ancui (USA, Korea)
Abraham
Elnaz Ghaderpour, Reza Gamini (Iran)
Life Support
Andy Chu (USA, South Korea)
Don't be late, Myra
Afia Nathaniel (Pakistan)
Before the Winter
Juan Zuloaga Eslait (USA, China)
Finalists - Block 2
What if They Bomb Here Tonight?
Samir Syriani (Lebanon)
Zahra
Hadi Shatat (Jordan)
Sisters
Songnia Xiao (China)
Sheep
Hadi Babaeifar (Iran)
The River Runs Still
Mai Huyền Chi (Vietnam)
Trap
(India)

