Bangkok Movie Awards, BMA
It is essential to remember that Bangkok Movie Awards’ events are highly competitive, and many of the submitted films are not selected as Finalists for the LIVE event. However, even if your film is not selected for the Final Round, the submission process can be a valuable learning experience.
Taking part in competitions and film festivals in BMA will help you improve your filmmaking skills and growing understanding of today’s film culture. An applicant’s film will be privately screened to our honorable Jury of Judges and will not initially be screened to the public.
BMA Competition Submission Categories:
Short Film
BMA’s Short Film Category is for fictional films, features run less than 40 Mins.
Documentary Film
Narrative Feature
Our Narrative Feature Category is for fictional films that run 40 minutes or longer.
Experimental Film
BMA’s Experimental Film category is for experimental cinemas of any length.
Feature Script
A special Category for the Feature Script work (any length)
Short Script
Category for the scripts and calligraphy of a film (any length)
Student Film
Films that have been shot, directed, produced by the students of any Film school are eligible in this category.
* Student status evidence required
Animated Film
BMA’s Animated Film category is for films of any length, primarily featuring animated content or stop-motion animation.
Women’s Film
BMA’s this exclusive Category accepts entries of films crafted by Female Filmmakers.
Drone Film
The Documentary Drone Film category is for non-fiction films of any length.
Web, New Media
BMA’s another famous Category for 3D, Animation, Apps, Digital Comics, SRC- Socially Responsible Content, STEAM-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art-related Filmworks.
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) and 360° Video of any length.
Film on Women
The non-fiction, Documentary Film category is for films of any length that primarily talks about women-related issues.
Horror, Science Fiction Feature
BMA’s one of the major competitive Categories for the films of Horror, Science Fiction genres of any length
Young Filmmaker
Our Young Filmmaker Category is open only to budding filmmakers (Under 18). *Age proof required*
Debut Filmmaker
1st or 2nd Film project of a filmmaker is accepted in this Category of BMA (any length)
Mobile Film
Films are being recorded and processed with mobile/smartphone cameras (any length)
Films on Disability Issues
BMA’s special Category for films crafted with disability issues (any length)
LGBTQ Film
Category for the films made in the LGBTQ theme of content (any length)
Educational Film
A Category for the films crafted on the educational theme and subjects (any length)
Silent Film
BMA’s special Category for Silent cinemas (any length)
Films on Religion
Our special Category for films crafted on religious issues (any length)
Film on Nature, Wildlife
Category for the Filmworks for the genre of Nature or Wildlife or Environment (any length)
Travel Film
BMA’s special Category for travel stories (any length)
One-Minute Film
Category for the 1-minute-long films
Postmodern Film
The postmodern film attempts to subvert the mainstream narratives and recreate the conscious reality (any length)
Free Speech
BMA invites filmmakers around the world to join this revolution by submitting films about Free Speech. As they express themselves, or give a voice to the oppressed (any length)
Music Video
BMA’s one of the most competitive Categories for Music Videos (any length)
Film Poster Design
This Category is for the unique postering works of a film
Trailer/Teaser
Special Category for the trailer or teaser of any film (5 minutes or less)
Amateur Film
A special Category for novice, newcomer filmmakers (any length)
Insights, Synopsis
An analytical piece of cinematic thoughts (Any length)
Romantic Short
BMA’s special Category for films made in the Romantic genre (any length)
Selfie Video
A film made of the selfie, or mobile front lens shooting (Any length)
Crime Short
BMA’s notable Category for the films dealing with dark-world subjects or storylines (any length)
Micro Short
Category for the films being shot in the Micro frames and subjects (any length)
Family/Children Film
A Category for the Films shot on the theme of Family or Children (any length)
Comedy Short
BMA’s Category for humorous, comedy films of any length
Psychological Thriller
BMA’s unique Category for psychological thriller films (any length)
Episodic Television
A special Category for the periodic TV programs (any length)
VFX Artwork
BMA’s exclusive Category for the Visual Effect works in film (any length)
Performing Arts
Category for the Cinemas based on the theme of performing arts (any length)
Creative Photography
Snaps from Film, Video, and TV sets are included. ONE IMAGE per submission
Best Director
Our Special Category for the Best Director Award
Best Actor
Our Special Category for the Best Actor Award
Best Actress
BMA’s most-anticipated Category for the Best Actress Award
Best
Supporting Actor
BMA’s Special Award Category for the Best Supporting Actor
Best
Supporting Actress
BMA’s Special Category Award recognizing the Best Supporting Actress
Best Cinematography
Another Special Category for the Best Cinematography Award
Best
Editing
The Festival’s Best Film Editing Award
Best
Sound Designing
Exclusive Category for the Best Sound Designing Award
Best Film Score - Soundtrack
A Special Award Category for the Best Music Composition
Best
Producer
BMA’s Special Award Category for the Best Producer
War Films
A Category for the cinemas built in the theme of war, or conflicts of battlegrounds
Vlogs - Video Blogs
A new-age genre for informative and exclusively shot Vlogs
Sports Films
A special category for films of sports, games