Competition Categories
1 Best Feature Film Highlighting outstanding full-length narrative or documentary films.
2 Best Short Film Recognizing excellence in storytelling and creativity in films under 40 minutes.
3 Best Animation Celebrating animated works, from traditional hand-drawn techniques to modern CGI.
4 Best Documentary Awarding compelling and thought-provoking non-fiction films.
5 Best Experimental Film Showcasing innovative approaches to filmmaking and storytelling.
6 Best Director Honoring exceptional vision and direction.
7 Best Screenplay Recognizing originality and excellence in writing for both short and feature-length films.
8 Best Cinematography Highlighting visually stunning and technically proficient camera work.
9 Best Actor/Actress Celebrating outstanding performances by leads in short or feature-length films.
10 Best Editing Awarding seamless and impactful storytelling through editing.
11 Voices of Hiroshima Films that resonate with the themes of peace, resilience, and humanity.
12 Youth and New Voices Films made by or focusing on younger generations and emerging filmmakers.
13 Women in Film Highlighting works by female directors or those emphasizing women's stories.
14 Environmental Stories Films tackling environmental issues or showcasing nature.
15 Social Impact Films Addressing pressing social issues such as inequality, human rights, and justice.