Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2027

Open for submissions

At a glance: Deadline 15 December 2026 · Yamagata, Japan · Festival 7 October 2027 – 14 October 2027 · Documentary

About

Call for entries for International Competition and New Asian Currents; online entry form + entry fee payment. Important procedural changes this year per official page.

Location

Yamagata, Japan

Festival dates

7 October 2027 – 14 October 2027

Deadlines

15 December 2026 · Deadline First deadline (works completed before 31 Oct 2026)
15 April 2027 · Deadline Second deadline (works completed after 1 Nov 2026)

Fees

Entry fee payable online (amount per official regulations).

Eligibility

See official regulations (International Competition / New Asian Currents).

Categories

Documentary

Region

Asia

Details checked on

7 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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