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1 in 5 teenagers in Asia experiences anxiety, and nearly a quarter show symptoms of depression. Yet many of them remain unseen and unheard.
The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2025 is here to provide a platform for young people to express themselves through short films. Carrying the theme of Youth Mental Health with the main message “To Be Seen”. the festival invites young filmmakers, students, communities, and NGOs to share experiences, spark dialogue, and drive real action to break stigma and build empathy.
This festival is part of Inspiring Asia, an annual regional initiative that celebrates the creativity of Asian youth in raising social issues and promoting human values through short films. In Indonesia, this movement is brought to life through #InspiringIndonesia a collaboration supported by Inspiring Asia, Li Foundation, and strategic partners such as Djarum Foundation, Tanoto Foundation, A Better World Foundation, and Campaign, who believe that stories and actions can lead to real change.
The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2025 – #InspiringIndonesia offers two main award categories:
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GRAND FINAL SINGAPORE
It is part of the Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival, a regional initiative that highlights social-themed short films from various Asian countries. #InspiringIndonesia represents the Indonesian regional segment.
This year’s theme is “Youth Mental Well-being,” aligned with the festival’s social goal to open dialogue around adolescent mental health issues.
The festival is open to:
- Filmmakers (independent and professional)
- Students
- Communities
- Social organizations/NGOs
- Individuals with stories, initiatives, or projects related to youth mental health
You need to prepare:
- A short film between 2–7 minutes long (recommended 5 minutes)
- File format: MP4/MOV/AVI, 16:9 aspect ratio, minimum 720p resolution, max 2GB file size
- English subtitles if the film is not in English
- Film posters (landscape & portrait), still images (at least 3), and a synopsis
For the Best Project Award, include organization and project profiles (objectives, location, impact)
💡 Full guidelines are available at: bit.ly/Handbook-InspiringIndonesia
Participants from Indonesia can register via bit.ly/Daftar-InspiringIndonesia
- Opportunity to showcase at the
- Asian level through the Grand Final in Singapore
- Total prizes up to USD $150,000
- IDR 165,000,000 for Best Project 1st Place
- IDR 82,500,000 for Best Micro Film 1st Place
- Networking with NGOs, filmmakers, and social activists across Asia
- Media exposure and broader social collaboration opportunities
Yes. The submitted film must be an original and authentic work of the participant. The copyright of the work remains fully owned by the filmmaker. By registering, participants grant the organizers permission to screen and share the film for non-commercial purposes as part of the festival activities, including for campaign promotion both online and offline.
The submission deadline is July 22, 2025.
It is recommended to submit early to allow time for any necessary revisions.
We deeply appreciate the incredible support from our key partners who have made #InspiringIndonesia possible.
