The Kyoto International Student Film Festival is now accepting applications for student creators to produce the main visual for this year’s festival face.
Why not create visuals full of charm and anticipation that move visitors’ hearts and inspire them to come to the venue?
■ Recruitment Details
This year, instead of a public submission for completed works, we will adopt a method where we select a ‘creator (producer)’.
One selected student creator and the executive committee engaged in ongoing dialogue, further reflecting the festival’s philosophy
We will work together to create the main visuals.
• The produced works are planned to be featured on festival posters, flyers, official pamphlets, social media, websites, and more.
• For the created works, the organizer may edit or modify text information or structure as necessary.
• Credits will be published in official brochures, posters, and flyers for your creations.
■ Eligibility: Must meet all of the following conditions (※ Individual applications only)
・Students (undergraduate, graduate, vocational school, etc.)
・As of January 1, 2026, you must be 29 years old or younger (nationality does not matter).
・If selected, you must be able to responsibly carry out the production
・Empathy with the philosophy of the Kyoto International Student Film Festival and a positive attitude toward production through dialogue
■ Submissions
• Past works or portfolios (showing the applicant’s style and style)
■ Application Period
June 11, 2026 (Thu) – July 24, 2026 (Fri), 23:59 (Japan Time)
■ Rewards
Selected person: 10,000 yen (tax included) per person
■ Production Process
After the application deadline, meetings with the executive committee will be held sequentially, and one creator will be selected around early August.
After the decision is made, we aim to complete the design by the end of August through design production and communication with the executive committee (assuming a meeting format).
■ Submission Method: Please apply using one of the following methods.
A. From the application form
Please fill in the required information and upload data of your past works or portfolio using the form below.
29th Kyoto International Student Film Festival Main Visual Application Form
* A Gmail account is required to use the application form.
B. By email (if the form is not available)
Please include the following information and attach image data before submitting.
Shipping address: info-kisfvf-ml@consortium.or.jp
Subject: 29th Kyoto International Student Film Festival Main Visual Application
Items included in this text:
・Name
・Your affiliation (university, faculty, department, or vocational school name)
・Grade
・Email address (reachable)
・Phone number (reachable during the day)
・Work Concept / Description
■ About Copyright, etc.
• Copyright of the produced work belongs to the adopter, but the Kyoto International Student Film Festival reserves the right to use and edit it free of charge for publicity, documentation, and other purposes related to this festival.
• Selected works may undergo partial modifications (such as adding text information, cropping, or adjusting layouts) at the discretion of the Kyoto International Student Film Festival.
• Works to be created must be unpublished original pieces created by the applicant themselves. Works containing works by others or that violate public order and morals are not permitted.
■ Announcement of Results
Hiring candidates is scheduled to be decided around early August. We will contact applicants.
We look forward to your applications.
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■ Contact Information
29th Kyoto International Student Film Festival Secretariat
(Public Interest Incorporated Foundation University Consortium Kyoto)
〒600-8216 Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-shitaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL：075-353-9189 FAX：075-353-9101
