Thailand Short Film Competition 2019

Are you a registered film student? Can you create an idea for a short film you could shoot in Thailand? If so, a great opportunity awaits for you to compete for a chance to film in Thailand and to win a prize of 300,000 Thai Bath (approx. 9,000 USD)!

The 2019 Thailand Short Film Competition is now open for applications from student filmmakers around the world. The theme for this year competition is "Living Eco, Living Thainess". We are looking for a fresh approach, using imagination, dramatic technique, and creative vision to encourage world travelers to engage in activities and journeys in a way that respects, conserves, and interacts sustainably with local cultures and environments, while travelling in Thailand.

History of the Thailand Short Film Competition

This annual competition, organised by Thailand Film Office, is now in its sixth year. In total, over 200 aspiring film-makers have joined the competition, from over 30 different countries. Check out the Facebook page or YouTube to see some of the great films and incredible experiences that contestants have enjoyed.

Who is eligible?

We are looking for film-makers in pairs. You must have a partner who you trust absolutely. You must be engaged in a full-time course of study related to film or the media at undergraduate or equivalent level. You must be under 35 years of age. You must not have a criminal record or have ever been turned down for a visa to Thailand. You must have access to a DSLR or digital cinema camera producing footage at 1080p resolution. You must have access to a laptop or other mobile computer with editing software. You must be available to join the mission from 25th March to 2nd April 2019. 

The Thailand Film Office will provide...

- One return air ticket to Thailand for every film-maker. 

- Total of four nights accommodation in Bangkok to cover the start and end of your trip.

- One van with driver for your time while not in Bangkok.

- 30,000 Thai Baht for expenses during your mission.

- One local assistant, who will travel with you and support you with translation.
- Travel insurance. Mission briefing in Bangkok.

Your mission.

To make a short film exploring “Living Eco, Living Thainess”.  An increasing number of world travelers want to engage in activities and journeys in a way that respects, conserves, and interacts sustainably with local cultures and environments.

We are looking for a fresh approach, using imagination, dramatic technique, and creative vision. You will have to find locations, subjects, and use your talent to show your perspective on Thailand within the context of the region you have chosen. The character of your region may be found in unique geographical features, the culture, the people, the food, or the local products.


If you succeed...

The Grand Prize winner will receive 300,000 Thai Baht

The 1st runner-up will receive 80,000 Thai Baht

The 2nd runner-up will receive 50,000 Thai Baht

The Best Social Media of The Festival Award - two nights accommodation in Thailand for use on your next trip.

How to apply

If you are interested to enter the competition, please visit http://www.thailandfilmdestination.com/applyingfilmchallenge or the Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thailandshortfilmcompetition/ or contact [email protected]

for more details

Deadline for Applications: 22 February 2019