Thairath Culture Film Forum 2026: Short Film Contest
University students are invited to submit 3-5 minute short films for the Thai culture promotion project with over 100,000 baht in cash prizes.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Open to undergraduate students across Thailand to submit 3-5 minute short films
- Win a top prize of 100,000 baht with broadcast on Thairath TV Channel 32
- Submission period runs from today until Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Winners announced at S.O.S Siam On Screen event on September 11, 2026
Thairath is launching a major opportunity for young filmmakers to showcase Thai heritage through the short film contest project titled Thairath Culture Film Forum & Festival. The initiative invites university students from any faculty or year to capture the charm of Thailand through their creative storytelling.
Applicants can participate individually or in teams ranging from two to five members. Submitted short films must have a runtime between three and five minutes, exploring at least one of five designated cultural dimensions or combining multiple themes together.
The judging criteria total 100 points, broken down into five main components: interpretation and creativity worth 30 points, screenplay and storytelling worth 25 points, visual, audio, and production techniques worth 25 points, and cultural value presentation worth 10 points. An additional 10 bonus points are awarded for entries featuring food dimensions or multiple topics.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Participants are allowed to submit previously entered works, provided they have never won any awards before. Outstanding entries will receive cash prizes along with public broadcast opportunities as follows:
- First place winner (1 prize): 100,000 baht cash prize with a certificate and broadcast on Thairath TV Channel 32 and YouTube Thairath Variety
- Runners-up (2 prizes): 30,000 baht cash prize each with a certificate and broadcast on YouTube Thairath Variety
- Consolation prizes (2 prizes): 10,000 baht cash prize each with a certificate and broadcast on YouTube Thairath Variety
Culture film initiatives like this serve as a vital bridge for promoting Thailand's soft power through the fresh perspectives of the younger generation. By focusing on areas like local gastronomy and arts, such platforms foster practical industry experience while encouraging youth participation in national cultural storytelling.
Interested students can register and submit their entries starting today until Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The official winners will be announced and awarded during the S.O.S Siam On Screen event on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Samyan Mitrtown.
Source: Thairath Lifestyle
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