Festival Process

1. Selection will take place worldwide as determined by the Festival Directorate.

2. After the selection process the directorate will shortlist films in each of the following categories:

a.Best Film (Producer or Director)

b.Best Director

c.Best Producer

d.Best Cinematographer or Editor

e.Best Female Actor

f.Best Male Actor

g.Best Script/Screenplay

h.Best Documentary

i.Best Director of Documentary

j.Foreign Correspondents Association Choice Award

k.Best Short Film Award

4.The films will be screened at the Asian Festival of 1st Films to be held from 28th Nov to 4th Dec 2009.

5.Nominations will be announced in Singapore and posted on our web site in November 2009. Subsequent contact will be made with the nominees.

6.An international jury composed of eminent film personalities, appointed by the Festival Directorate, will determine the winners in each of the defined categories. 

7.The decisions of the jury will be full and final. 

8.Awards will be announced at a ceremony to be held on 4th December 2009 in Singapore to be telecast across the region.

Click here to see eligibility & criteria for submissions