CCCL Film Festival 2027: Global Climate Shorts and Asian Filmmakers Apply by 31 January
The Changing Climate, Changing Lives (CCCL) Film Festival in Thailand has opened applications for its 2027 edition, with a final submission deadline of 31 January 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. It features an Asian Short Film Competition and a Global Shorts programme for international filmmakers, with different film lengths, fees and awards.
Two distinct submission routes
The Asian Short Film Competition accepts films produced or co-produced in Asian countries and lasting less than 15 minutes including credits. The Global Shorts programme accepts films from anywhere in the world, with a maximum length below 40 minutes. Both must engage with climate change or its impacts.
Films in languages other than Thai need English subtitles, and the organiser states that a festival premiere is not compulsory, although it prefers Southeast Asian or Thai premieres for its global programme. Asian entries must have been completed after 1 January 2024 according to the published criteria.
Early and regular entry fees
For the early submission period through 31 December 2026, Asian competition entries are free. Global Shorts charges approximately US$3–5, and Thai films are free. During the regular period ending on 31 January 2027, Asian competition submissions cost US$5 and Global Shorts US$10; student-film entries are listed at US$3, while Thai films remain free.
These fees depend on programme, applicant and submission timing. Filmmakers should check the current FilmFreeway or Google Forms route rather than paying according to an outdated festival listing.
Awards and festival economics
The competition's listed main awards include a 50,000 Thai baht Grand Jury Prize, 30,000 baht Jury Prize and 20,000 baht Special Mention, with additional awards for an audience-selected film, young filmmakers and specific achievements. Awards are not guaranteed for every category.
The organiser distinguishes between competition titles, which receive no general screening fee, and films selected for the Global Shorts programme, which can receive a negotiated screening fee. This matters to filmmakers evaluating the practical costs of participation.
About CCCL and application
CCCL is operated under the Tonkla Rak Lok Foundation and promotes climate-focused visual storytelling through screenings, educational programmes and community discussions. The 2027 programme is planned for Bangkok and selected cities in Thailand during June.
Retain an accessible screener link and verify copyright permissions, documentation rights and delivery schedules. The organisers' terms require selected creators to provide screening materials; projects can be submitted as works in progress subject to the stated conditions.
Official call and application
Submission deadline and programme costs verified on 23 October 2026; recheck Pacific time conversion, subtitles and rights provisions in the live official submission form.