This document provides information and details relating to the Minikino Film Week 13, Bali International Short Film Festival, 17-23 September 2027 regulations.
See this document in PDF https://minikino.org/MFW13regpdf
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR SHORT FILM
Short films for the international competition can be submitted through two platforms. Please choose the one that is most convenient for you.
https://filmfreeway.com/MINIKINOFILMWEEK
https://minikino.org/shortfilmdepot
Dates & Deadlines
ABOUT MINIKINO FILM WEEK 13
MINIKINO FILM WEEK (MFW) is the annual Bali International Short Film Festival. The twelfth edition will be held from Friday 11 September 2026 to Friday, 18 September 2026.
MFW is and has always been an in-person festival, bringing audiences and projection screens together at physical venues. Screenings take place in Micro Cinemas and Pop-up Cinemas, complemented by auxiliary events such as Community Screenings held across various locations in Bali.
The Minikino Film Week 13 presents International and National Awards featuring films from its official selection. Additionally, the festival showcases diverse programming, including:
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- Indonesia Raja – The annual national short film exchange program.
- The Southeast Asia Programmers Network.
- BEGADANG – The short filmmaking competition.
- International Collaborations and curated programs from the festival’s extensive global network.
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9th SHORT FILM MARKET
A vibrant hub celebrating creativity and collaboration within the short film community. First launched in 2019, the Short Film Market connects filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals through exhibitions, talks, seminars, workshops, market screenings, professional gatherings, and the Short Film Library.
4th MFW EDUCATION
Educational and workshop sessions for anyone eager to explore the festival landscape and short film production, MFW Education offers workshops and accessible programs, including dedicated sessions for children and families as an early introduction to cinema.
Minikino highlights short films as cultural expressions that reflect the social and cultural values of the artists and communities behind them. We believe that culture flourishes when ideas are shared and exchanged.
ONLINE INFORMATION
Official MFW web site: https://minikino.org/filmweek
Access all the past festival’s catalogs here https://minikino.org/allMFWcatalogs
Access all the past festival’s public reports https://minikino.org/allMFWreports
Social Media;
https://www.instagram.com/minikinoevents
https://www.instagram.com/minikinofilmweek
https://twitter.com/minikinoevents
https://www.facebook.com/minikinofilmweekbali
https://www.youtube.com/user/minikinoevents
https://www.youtube.com/user/minikinoevents
MFW13 AWARD & PRIZES
1. CASH PRIZE AWARDS
1.1. One winner of MFW Best Short Film of the Year Award 2027 will get cash prize Rp. 5.000.000,- (Five million Rupiah).
1.2. One winner of the National Competition Award 2027 will get cash prize Rp. 5.000.000,- (Five million Rupiah).
1.3. One winner for each category below will get cash prize Rp. 1.000.000,- (One Million Rupiah):
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- MFW Best Children Short Award 2027
- MFW Best Fiction Short Award 2027
- MFW Best Documentary Short Award 2027
- MFW Best Animation Short Award 2027
- MFW Best Experimental Short Award 2027
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2. A TWO-WEEK ARTIST ACCOMMODATION
All award winners are offered a complimentary two-week artist residency at MASH Denpasar (Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia) for up to two individuals (Director and/or Writer and/or Producer) representing the winning project.
Please note that travel and flight expenses are not included. Visit https://mashdenpasar.com for venue details.
Residency stays for 2027 Award Winners are valid exclusively between 1 November 2027 and 30 April 2028.
3. REWARDS & OFFERS
3.1. Attending IN-COMPETITION filmmaker;
3.1.1. Meal voucher redeemable at our partner food stalls, valid during festival dates.
3.1.2. Two (2) festival passes per film title for all access including the International Awarding Ceremony.
3.1.3. One (1) room three (3) nights accommodation for a maximum of two (2) persons per film title. The Director, Producer, or Writer must be one of them.
3.2. Attending NON-COMPETITION filmmaker;
3.2.1. Meal voucher redeemable at our partner food stalls, valid during festival dates.
3.2.2. Two (2) festival passes per film title for all access including the International Awarding Ceremony.
3.3. Provided upon request for filmmakers with Official Selected films;
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- Laurel & certificate. An official laurel and digital certificate in vector on pdf.
- Indonesian subtitle files (.srt) produced by MFW are available upon request within 30 days of the festival’s conclusion.
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4. NOMINEES AND AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
4.1. The nominees list will be officially announced by email and also through https://minikino.org/filmweek on the 10 August 2027.
4.2. Award Winners will be officially announced on stage at the MFW International Awarding Ceremony: Thursday, 23 September 2027, and the public announcement online on https://minikino.org/filmweek on Monday, 27 September 2027.
RULES & TERMS
1. WHAT KIND OF SHORT FILMS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Minikino Film Week is looking for a short film that stands out, something that is daring to be different, something that makes us think in ways we never expected to, whilst keeping it short, simple and understandable.
- Minikino highly values achievements beyond just audiovisual quality; the cinema experience that moves us to tears, makes us laugh, or awakens memories we’ve almost forgotten. Reminding us just how precious a short film can be.
- Minikino embraces fresh ideas and creative short storytelling.
- Minikino highly values diversity and inclusiveness in short films honoring human rights while promoting equality and diversity of ethnic, racial backgrounds, traditions, heritages, genders and abilities in our environment.
- Minikino is passionate about short films that express deeply personal values, yet are executed with the highest level of professionalism.
2. ESSENTIAL POINTS
- The submitter should be the one who is responsible for the copyright of the film and its EPK.
- You may submit more than one film as long as each film meets the eligibility requirements.
- By submitting, you agree to showcase your work in Minikino Film Week without a screening fee.
- By submitting your work, you agree that if selected, your film will be screened at the festival. Withdrawing a film after the official selection is announced creates significant operational challenges and is considered highly unprofessional.
- Your information provided in the submission form will be used as a reference for all communications and publications related to festival. Please carefully check title and name spelling, email addresses, social media handles and your premiere status.
- We use email as our main line of communication (mirrored on submission platforms and the festival website when applicable).
Some of our messages might include important deadlines, please give us an email address that you check regularly.
3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORT FILMS
The submission must be the final version of the film, without any non-aesthetic watermarks or logos. Works in progress or files containing extra watermarks will be rejected. Before submitting, please ensure you have prepared the following;
3.1. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.
3.1.1. Maximum duration of short films is 25 minutes including the opening and closing credits.
3.1.2. Short films that have been released or premiered after 1 January 2025.
3.1.3. Full HD 1080p in 25 or 24 fps preferred.
3.1.4. H.264 with minimum 15mbps compression Mp4 container preferred.
3.1.5. The festival’s presentation will be in stereo audio format only.
3.1.6. Screening format will be in 16:9 (wide screen) ratio, 1920x1080px; Other ratios will be presented with a pillar box or letter box, avoiding unwanted stretched images.
3.1.7. We are not anti-AI, but its use will be carefully evaluated within the overall artistic context of your work.
3.2. LANGUAGE & SUBTITLES
3.2.1. Films with spoken dialogue must be presented in their original language.
3.2.2. A clean version of the film (without embedded/burned subtitles) is compulsory. If selected, short films with dialogue must be accompanied by English subtitles in the SubRip/srt file and or a dialogue list.
3.2.3. Bahasa Indonesia subtitles will be produced based on provided English subtitles.
3.3. ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT (EPK)
EPK will be required only after selection is confirmed.
3.3.1. Professional photo of the director in printing quality.
3.3.2. At least three (3) stills from the film.
3.3.3. An A3-sized (297 x 420 mm) print-quality film poster file (PDF or high-resolution JPEG).
4. SELECTION PROCESS
To maintain fairness and integrity while reflecting the festival’s social, cultural, and political context, Minikino Film Week collaborates with first-round selection teams who meet weekly during the submission period. All communication must remain non-personal and take place solely through the official programming email.
4.1. SELECTION PHASE
4.1.1. If your film is selected, you’ll receive a notification email from the programming team with instructions to send your digital file and to meet the festival’s technical requirements (see Section 3).
4.1.2. You will be asked to complete an online consent form.
4.1.3. Your status will be confirmed only after all requirements are completed, including replying to your invitation and submitting the consent form within 10 calendar days of receipt of the official notification email.
4.1.4. Failure to complete requirements within 10 calendar days of receipt of the official notification email may result in cancellation of selection.
4.2. OFFICIAL SELECTION STATUS
4.2.1. Your final status will be officially declared on the notification date 31 May 2027.
4.2.2. Short Films with “SELECTED” status are the Official Selection status, to become part of the festival’s programs & competitions.
4.3. COMPETITION PHASE
4.3.1. Premiere status impacts competition eligibility (see Section 5).
4.3.2. Attendance does not influence the competition results, and awards will still be delivered to winners who are not present.
4.3.3. Award winners will be revealed on stage during the International Awarding Ceremony on Thursday, 23 September 2027.
4.3.4. All announcements will also be available on the official Minikino Film Week website and across MFW social media channels.
5. COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY, CERTIFICATES & RECOGNITION
Only for the productions that meet the following conditions are eligible for awards consideration;
5.1. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY
5.1.1. Must hold Indonesia Premiere (national premiere) status. The film must never have been screened in Indonesia outside Minikino’s organizational activities prior to the conclusion of MFW13 on 23 September 2027.
5.1.2. Only for short films that have been released or premiered after 1 January 2025.
5.1.3. A premiere-status confirmation email from the producer/director is required.
5.1.4. The MFW13 committee reserves the right to revoke nomination status if it is determined that the film was screened at another event/festival within the Indonesia region prior to the conclusion of MFW13 on 23 September 2027
5.2. NATIONAL COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY
5.2.1. Must hold Bali Premiere (local premiere) status. The film must never have been screened in Bali outside Minikino’s organizational activities prior to the conclusion of MFW13 on 23 September 2027.
5.2.2. Under specific conditions, films selected in the Indonesia Raja and/or S-Express Indonesia may be extended an invitation to join the National Competition.
5.2.3. Only for short films that have been released or premiered after 1 January 2025.
5.2.4. A premiere-status confirmation email from the producer/director is required.
5.2.5. The MFW13 committee reserves the right to revoke nomination status if it is determined that the film was screened at another event/festival in Bali prior to the conclusion of MFW13 on 23 September 2027.
6. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Provided upon request for short films that meet the following conditions:
6.1. WORLD PREMIERE
Certificate of Recognition applies only to films that have never been screened or premiered anywhere before. The current edition of Minikino Film Week will mark the film’s first public showing.
6.2. INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE FOR NON-INDONESIAN PRODUCTIONS
Certificate of Recognition is designated for films that have not been shown outside their country of origin, applicable only to non-Indonesian productions.
6.3. INDONESIA PREMIERE (Indonesian & Foreign Productions)
Certificate of Recognition awarded to any Indonesian or international production receiving its first public screening in Indonesia at MFW.
6.4. OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Certificate of Recognition provided upon request for short films with “SELECTED” status.
7. SHORT FILM LIBRARY (Optional)
https://minikino.org/filmweek/short-film-library
The Short Film Library is part of the MFW Film Market, available exclusively for accredited professionals and is open during the dates of the festival only. There might be a separate call and consent for the MFW library inquiry that is not from the official selection film list.
8. ENTRY FEE WAIVER & DISCOUNT ELIGIBILITY
Please send your waiver request to waiver@minikino.org. No waiver granted after LATE DEADLINE dates (after 7 April 2027).
8.1. INDONESIAN DIRECTOR(S) & PRODUCER(S)
Eligible for a 50% discount code upon submitting a copy of a valid Indonesian ID card (KTP) or Passport along with a cover letter in Bahasa Indonesia via email.
8.2. ALL STUDENTS (International, including Indonesia)
One full waiver code for one film per-director only, upon receipt of an email proposal with a copy of a current and valid student ID card or a letter from an accredited school verifying enrollment.
8.3. FILMMAKERS/DISTRIBUTORS WITH 2026 OFFICIALLY SELECTED WORK (MFW12).
Are you our last year’s alumni? We remember you, but please email us with your film title(s). You are eligible for a full waiver code.
CONTACT US AND GET THE WAIVER CODE FIRST BEFORE SUBMITTING. ONCE PAID WE HAVE NO AUTHORITY TO CANCEL OR RETURN YOUR SUBMISSION PAYMENT.
The MFW committee reserves the right to decline any waiver request at its sole discretion without prior notice or obligation to provide justification.