Bordeaux, France, January 10, 2025 — The European World Film Festival has officially launched its annual call for entries. Running through April 10, 2025, the festival invites filmmakers from around the globe to showcase their creativity and talent. This year’s festival introduces an expanded lineup of awards, including new categories for web series and “Global Audience Favorite Actor and Actress,” broadening the scope of eligible works and perspectives.
Diverse Awards Covering the Entire Film Industry
The European World Film Festival is dedicated to recognizing excellence in film artistry, technology, and performance. This year’s awards are more comprehensive than ever, divided into five categories: Directing and Films, Acting and Performance, Writing and Technical, Emerging and Future, and Audience and Special Awards. Key awards include:
Directing and Films
- 最佳导演
- 最佳国际电影
- 最佳欧洲电影
- 最佳短片奖
- 最佳纪录片
- 最佳动画片
- 最佳创新电影
- 最佳实验电影
- 最佳流媒体电影
- 最佳短篇系列
- 最佳网络剧
Acting and Performance
- 最佳男主角
- 最佳女演员
- 最佳男配角
- 最佳女配角
- Best Performance
- Global Audience Favorite Actor (Audience Choice)
- Global Audience Favorite Actress (Audience Choice)
- Global Audience Favorite Supporting Actor (Audience Choice)
- Global Audience Favorite Supporting Actress (Audience Choice)
Writing and Technical
- 最佳导演
- 最佳剧本
- 最佳摄影
- 最佳剪辑
- 最佳原创配乐
- 最佳音效设计
- 最佳视觉效果
Emerging and Future
- 最佳新锐导演
- 最佳新晋制片人
Audience and Special Awards
- Audience Choice Award
- Global Audience Favorite Actor and Actress (Audience Choice)
- 终身成就奖
- Global Perspectives Award
- Jury Prize
Focus on Global Creativity and Emerging Streaming Trends
This year, the festival debuts categories such as “Best Short Series,” “Best Web Series,” and “Best Streaming Film” to reflect the rise of innovative storytelling formats in the streaming era. The introduction of the “Global Audience Favorite Actor and Actress” awards, determined by audience votes, bridges the gap between filmmakers and their audiences, combining professional recognition with popular appeal.
A Global Invitation to Filmmakers
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Film Festival Jury, Mr. GH, stated:
“The European World Film Festival aims to provide a platform for filmmakers worldwide to share their creativity and showcase their talents. The addition of new award categories this year not only reflects evolving industry trends but also offers opportunities for diverse works to gain recognition.”
The call for entries will close on October 31, 2025, with all selected films to be screened during the festival. For submission guidelines and detailed award information, visit the festival’s official website or follow its social media channels.
