Ngilngig 2027
The 2027 Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival Davao (NgAFFF) is now officially accepting submissions!
The festival’s screenings and activities will be held at The Green House Cinema and Cinematheque Centre Davao in Davao City, Philippines, during the last week of October 2027. Exact festival dates will be announced soon.
Eligibility
Short horror and fantastic-genre films are eligible for submission if they meet any of the following criteria:
• Made by an Asian filmmaker,
• shot in Asia, or
• have themes or topics related to Asia.
Films must have a maximum running time of 20 minutes and must be completed between January 2026 and June 2027.
We welcome submissions of feature films with horror and fantasy elements for special screenings in the non-competition section of the Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival.
Dates & deadlines
• Submission open: Nov 1, 2026
• Early deadline: May 30, 2027
• Final deadline: June 30, 2027
• Deadline extended: None
• Notification period: July 2027
• Festival date: Last week of October 2027 (Exact dates to be announced soon)
Entry fee
A submission fee is required per film:
• ₱500 – Early submission fee
• ₱1,500 – Regular submission fee
All fees support the quality of the selection process and help sustain our programming efforts.
For inquiries, write to ngilngigfantastic@gmail.com or visit our social media channels, Facebook / Instagram
