Main Competition
Where stories blaze and visions rise.
This is the heartbeat of NOYIFF—the ground zero of fearless, youthful cinema.
Cinema still holds power. And young filmmakers still have the voice to change the world.
In this section, we welcome all forms, genres, and storytelling styles. We don’t impose formulas. We don’t reward predictability. What we’re looking for are works that carry a clear authorial voice—films that feel urgent, emotionally honest, and formally alive.
We believe short films are not stepping stones toward features.They are complete. They are explosive. A short film can, in just a few minutes, deliver a full emotional arc, a cinematic rupture, a moment of pure clarity or disruption.
It is cinema, distilled. Every selected film will be met with attention and respect. Every selected director will be seen as a trailblazer in this New Order. We value craft—but we value courage more. We admire polish—but we admire risk even more.
This is a space for young directors to speak boldly, without apology or permission. To challenge form, provoke thought, or simply show us something real.
If you believe cinema still cuts deep—we are ready to listen.
Awards in this section:
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Best Short Film
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Best Director