Registration Fee: Free Open for Submission: March 1, 2026 (23:59 Pacific Time). Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026 (23:59 Pacific Time) (interlaced with the important dates below) Submission Method: Submit through the official website of the film festival, including the following information: Scripts must be submitted in PDF format. Standard screenplay formatting is recommended. The script should include scene headings, character names, dialogue, and action descriptions. Scripts may be written in either Chinese or English, but the final film must include both Chinese and English subtitles. Submitted scripts must correspond to a short film no longer than 20 minutes in total runtime. Number of Works: Each participant can submit up to 1 work.

The copyright of all entries belongs to the author. The organizers reserve the right to display them in film festival-related activities. If the winning work is selected as a film to be shot, the production details need to be negotiated with the organizers.

Theme Interpretation (30%) Narrative & Creativity (30%) Technical Execution (20%) Artistic Quality & Emotional Impact (20%)

Champion (First Place)/ Prize: CAD $1,000 Runner-up (Second Place)/ Prize: CAD $500 Second Runner-up (Third Place)/ Prize: CAD $300

1. The organizer reserves the right to modify the event details and regulations. 2. Any changes due to force majeure will be announced separately. 3. Submission of an entry constitutes full acceptance of all competition rules.