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)