A global platform reflecting the cinematic vision of the new generation; an intersection of creativity, storytelling, and cross-cultural dialogue among teenage filmmakers
Festival Name: Panda Vision International Film Festival (PVIFF)
Organizer: Cogdel School Chengdu
Location: Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Festival Dates: March 24-26, 2027
Edition: 3rd Edition
About the Festival: Born out of a passion for storytelling, creativity, and cultural exchange, this event is designed to provide an international platform showcasing the cinematic vision of middle and high school students from around the world. The festival’s name pays tribute to the giant panda-Sichuan’s iconic symbol-representing curiosity, creativity, and global connection. The festival’s mission is to nurture the next generation of storytellers and filmmakers, encourage cross-cultural dialogue, support young artists through workshops and panel discussions, and celebrate innovation across diverse cinematic formats.
Awards: International Competition Section / National Competition Section / AI Film Section / Special Achievement Awards / Grand Prize / Grand Jury Prize / Audience Choice Award / Best Social Impact Film Award / Best Storytelling Award / Special Jury Recommendation
Accepted Genres: Experimental / Narrative / Documentary / Animation / AI Film
Running Time: Experimental: Under 10 minutes / Narrative: 3 to 12 minutes / Documentary: 5 to 15 minutes / Animation: Maximum 10 minutes / AI Film: Maximum 8 minutes
Year of Production: No specific production year is restricted, but the filmmaker’s age at the time of production determines eligibility.
Language & Subtitles: Non-English films must feature English subtitles.
Submission Deadline: January 24, 2027 (by 16:00 Beijing time) / Selection Notification: February 8, 2027
Additional Notes: Exclusively for student filmmakers; creators must be 19 years of age or younger at the time of production and enrolled in middle or high school. College and university students are not permitted to participate / All content must be suitable for a school audience. The depiction or promotion of tobacco, vaping, drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or pornographic/sexually explicit material is strictly prohibited and may lead to disqualification or requests for edits / Submission of an engaging 3-line synopsis is mandatory for use in festival guides and promotional materials (the festival reserves the right to edit synopses for length and grammar) / Cloud storage links are permitted, and the film must remain accessible from the submission date until at least one year following the festival’s closing date / If selected, delivery of a full-resolution QuickTime exhibition copy (ProRes 422 preferred) is required no later than February 14, 2027; exhibition copies will not be returned / Submitting a film constitutes granting permission to use film clips, stills, and interviews for the festival’s non-commercial promotional and informational purposes. For participants under 18 years of age, parent or guardian consent is mandatory.
