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PART 1
General Info

> About NOYIFF

Ready to ignite the screen with your vision?

Submissions for the 2026 New Order Youth International Film Festival (NOYIFF) are now open. We invite filmmakers from around the world to submit their short films — bold, thoughtful, and boundary-breaking.

 

> NOYIFF Ceremony Date

The NOYIFF Awards Ceremony is scheduled to be held annually during the New Zealand Asia-Pacific Film Festival/New Order Youth International Film Festival (tentatively set for October 17 2026) in Auckland, New Zealand. The organizing committee reserves the right to modify the date and location of the event.

 

> Registration Fees

The New Order Youth International Film Festival (NOYIFF) is dedicated to creating a platform for young filmmakers, actively encouraging and supporting young creators and their works to participate in the festival.

  • Platform: FilmFreeway

  • Submission Fee: Free

  • Requirement: English subtitles

 

> Withdrawal Conditions

After 30th of August 2026, registered films generally may not be withdrawn or exited from the competition for any reason.

Ancr 2_Registration

PART 2
Registration

The New Order Youth International Film Festival (NOYIFF) welcomes film submissions from creators around the world. Please read the following eligibility and technical requirements carefully before submitting your entry.

> Eligibility for Registration

The organising committee of NOYIFF New Order Youth Film Festival invites all individuals and groups interested in film creation to participate in the program. People from all countries and regions around the world are eligible to apply.

 

> Submission Period

Submission Opens: June 15 2026 – Submissions begin
Submission Closes:
September 15 2026 – Submissions close
Official Selection Announcement:
September 28 2026 – Selected films announced
Awards Ceremony: October 17 2026 – NOYIFF Awards Ceremony

All participants must complete the online registration and submit all required materials to the organizing committee by the deadline. Late submissions or incomplete/ineligible materials will not be considered for the selection process.

> Submission Requirements

  • Originality: All submitted works must be original creations.

  • Accepted Genres: Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, and other genres are welcome.

  • Film Duration: 1–40 minutes (including opening and closing credits).

  • Production Date Requirement: Only films completed on or after May 30, 2025, will be accepted.

  • Premiere Preference: Premiere films will be given priority consideration.

  • Subtitle Requirement: All films must include English subtitles, regardless of the original language.

  • File Format: Recommended format is MP4 with H.264 encoding; minimum resolution of 1080p.

  • Submission Fee: Free.

  • Eligibility: Open to individuals and creative teams from all countries and regions.

> Participation & Festival Engagement

  • Screening Authorization:

    By submitting the work, the applicant grants NOYIFF a non-exclusive right to publicly screen the work during the festival and its related events.

  • Right to Adjust Awards and Procedures:

    The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust the names and number of awards, as well as modify the festival procedures based on actual circumstances. Relevant updates will be announced in due course.

  • Copyright and Authorization Requirements:

    Entrants must ensure that all music, sound, video, text, and other materials used in the film are original or properly licensed from the copyright holders. Documentary materials must have the consent and portrait rights of the subjects filmed. If any legal disputes arise due to the above-mentioned issues, all resulting consequences shall be borne solely by the entrant. If a film involves copyright or portrait rights infringement, the organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify it from the competition.

> Submission Method

Please submit your film via FilmFreeway;

FilmFreeway submission
Ancr 3_Awards

PART 3
Awards

> Awards Details

2026 NOYIFF features the following honors:

MAIN COMPETITION:

  • 【New Order Award】

  • 【Best Narrative Film】

  • 【Best Documentary】

  • 【Best Experimental Film】

  • 【Best Student Film】

  • 【Best Synthetic Film】

  • 【Emerging Vision Award】

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YOUTH DIRECTOR COMPETITION:

  • 【New Order Director】

  • 【Best Narrative Director】

  • 【Best Documentary Director】

  • 【Best Experimental Film Director】

  • 【Best Emerging Film Director】

  • 【Best Synthetic Film Director】

  • 【Director Spotlight Award】

ECHOES OF EARTH - ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS SECTION:

  • 【"Echoes of Earth" Environmental Film of the Year】

  • 【Green Vision Award】

  • 【Future Habitat Award】

  • 【Audience Resonance Award】

 

HER VOICE - WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVES SECTION:

  • 【Her Voice Award】

  • 【Inner Fire Award】

  • 【Rising Light Award】

  • 【Audience Voice Award】

 

By submitting a film, the participant is deemed to have accepted all the terms outlined in this regulation. For any matters not covered herein, the final interpretation rests with the organizing committee, which reserves the right to amend the rules and will announce any updates in due course.​

Submit your film via FilmFreeway
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