NEW DIRECTOR LOTUS
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The New Director Lotus awards up-and-coming new directors to give them exposure to the creative community and help launch their directorial careers.
Each execution constitutes one entry. Executions which form a campaign must be entered and paid for as single entries except Series Film (ND07), it constitutes one entry.
The same work (identical version & duration) can only be entered ONCE in New Director Lotus, but it can be re-entered into Lotus Roots (LRND).
For New Director Lotus, works submitted must have been directed during a Director’s first two years of Director career (Eligibility period: 1st January 2023 and 31st December 2024).
For Portfolio Spot (ND08), works submitted do not need to be commercially broadcasted and Assistant Directors and students are also eligible.
For Film School (ND09), entries must be part of a film school project.
For Short Films for ADFEST 2025 by The Fabulous Five (ND10), the Director must have started a Director career after March 2023. That is, no more than 2 years professional experience as a Director.
Each execution constitutes one entry. Executions which form a campaign must be entered and paid for as single entries except Series Film (ND07), it constitutes one entry.
The same work (identical version & duration) can only be entered ONCE in New Director Lotus, but it can be re-entered into Lotus Roots (LRND).
NEW DIRECTOR LOTUS
ND01
Commissioned Spot
Eligible works must be works created for clients for the purpose of on-air TV or cinema broadcast, and other non-broadcast medium such as internal promotion or special event screening.
ND02
Music Video
ND03
Short Film: Up to 10 minutes
Eligible works must be works created for clients for the purpose of broadcast program, internal promotion, or special event screening.
ND04
Short Film: Over 10 minutes
Eligible works must be works created for clients for the purpose of broadcast program, internal promotion, or special event screening.
ND05
Online Film
Eligible works must be created for online film, website, email, or mobile devices.
ND06
Documentary
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Eligible works must be work created for the reality or documentary film purpose. Films should be brought the story closely to the audience.
Note: maximum duration is 60 mins.
Note: maximum duration is 60 mins.
ND07
Series Film
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Eligible works must be created for series film.
Note: Series must consist of at least 2 episodes with episodes weaved into a single video file.
Note: Series must consist of at least 2 episodes with episodes weaved into a single video file.
ND08
Portfolio
Eligible works must be directed for the purpose of building a director’s reel without a client or on-air broadcast.
ND09
Film School
Eligible works must be films created for school projects.
ND10
Short Films for ADFEST 2025 by the Fabulous Five
ND10 is a non-entry fee basis. Eligible entrants submit scripts under the ADFEST 2025 theme, Human Intelligence, where only 5 selected scripts will become the Fabulous Five New Directors. The Fabulous Five will premiere their short films on stage at ADFEST 2025.
For more information, refer to the Fabulous Five’s Rules & Regulations or visit Fabulous Five.
For more information, refer to the Fabulous Five’s Rules & Regulations or visit Fabulous Five.
LOTUS ROOTS
LRND
Lotus Roots
This is an award unique to ADFEST that is awarded to works that embody local values whether in terms of culture, religion, beliefs, traditions, language, insights, or context. Lotus Roots recognizes works that preserve and celebrate the rich heritage and value of each local culture.
