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In a world where diverse narratives, particularly those of Filipino and Southeast Asian origin, are often overlooked, FilAm Creative leadership dreamed of creating a space for telling untold stories and amplifying underrepresented creative voices.

The next FilAm Creative Film Festival will be in September 2026.

The deadlines, submission fees, and the terms and conditions are on

FilmFreeway:

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Projects must meet at least two (2) of the following criteria:

  • A director of Filipino-American, Filipino, or Southeast Asian heritage

  • A writer of Filipino-American, Filipino, or Southeast Asian heritage

  • A producer of Filipino-American, Filipino, or Southeast Asian heritage

  • A predominantly Filipino-American, Filipino, or Southeast Asian Cast

  • A Story that centers on Filipino-American, Filipino, or Southeast Asian lives

We do NOT require all five.

We do not require that everyone be Filipino/Fil-Am. We welcome diversity and inclusion.

The deadlines, submission fees, and the terms and conditions are on https://filmfreeway.com/FilAmCreativeFilmFestival

The Festival ends with an Awards Gala.

Past Awards included:

  • Jury Award for Best Narrative

  • Audience Award for Best Narrative

  • Jury Award for Best Documentary

  • Audience Award for Best Documentary

  • Best Director

  • Best Actor

  • Best Supporting Actor

  • Best Music Video

  • FilAm Creations Audience Award

  • FilAm Creations Jury Award

 Community Awards