Established in 2025, the Nanyang International Film Festival (NFF) is a platform dedicated to celebrating creative excellence beyond traditional cinema. It connects filmmakers and creators from China and Southeast Asia through screenings, forums, and collaborative experiences.

The current 2026 cycle highlights these key dates:
April 30 – July 5: Film submission period.
June 19 – July 10: Film selection announcement period.
August 28 – August 30: Nanyang Film Festival 2026 main event, including NFF X JAFF: Road to JAFF 2026.
November 28 – December 5: JAFF 2026 awards, honoring outstanding Chinese films.

You can contact the festival team by email at info@nanyangfilmfest.com, by phone in Indonesia at +62 811 1687 832, or by phone in China at +86 156 3511 1860. You can also connect through WhatsApp and WeChat using the contact details provided in the website contact section.

To register your work, open the Submit Film page from the main navigation. During the active submission period, you can complete the application form and provide your screening links and production details.

The current submission deadline is July 5. Entries must be submitted by this date for consideration during the film selection announcement period running from June 19 to July 10.

Nanyang Film Festival collaborates with industry leaders and cultural organizations to support international exchange. Key partners include the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) through the Road to JAFF 2026 initiative, FLIX Cinema for venue and content collaboration, and Nanyang Bridge Media for production support and international partnership development.