The Open Youth Category is open to:

• Any Singaporeans or PR 35 years old and below (born in 1988 and after) during the time of
  submission.
• Youths 35 years old and below (born in 1988 and after) *residing in Singapore during the time of submission. *with a valid long-term pass (e.g. EP/SP/LTVP). Proof of identity for verification may be required and must be produced when requested.

Ensure you have read through the Terms and Conditions before you submit your films.

Open Youth Category: Submission Form

Are you and your crew full-time students? Submit your film under the Student Category.

Submission Requirement 

• All submissions must be submitted via the online submission form. Any other forms of submission will not be accepted.
• All submissions must be received no later than 2359hrs (GMT +8) on 31 May 2023.
• All submissions are required to be uploaded onto the platform listed on the online submission form. Both URL and password (if any) must be provided must be provided and to be made available for viewing till 19 August 2023.
• All non-English submissions must have English subtitles.
• Applicants may be required to submit dialogue track or film without music track for the making  of the NYFA montage. Shortlisted Nominees will also be required to submit a soft copy of the submitted film.
• Without prejudice to any other provision herein contain, each submission hereunder must be an original work. It must not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks or other intellectual properties of any person or entity.
• Submissions must not contain obscene or pornographic material; must not contain threatening or defamatory statements about any person, company, organisation or entity; must not invade privacy or other rights of any person, company or entity; and must not in any other way violate applicable laws and regulations

Format Requirement
Container Format: QuickTime (.mov)
Codec: H.264
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (16:9 letterbox or pillar box if film is in another native aspect ratio)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 PROGRESSIVE
Frame Rate: 24 or 25 FPS only
Audio: Stereo Channels, AAC codec, 48kHz sample rate
Maximum Duration: 30 minutes including opening title and closing credits

Terms and Conditions