Opportunity for Young Filmmakers! Thairath Invites Short Film Submissions for Open Thai Screen: Driving Culture Contest with 100,000 Baht Prize

Thairath opens a platform for young talents to shine, inviting students to submit 3-5 minute short films for the project "Open Thai Screen: Driving Culture," competing for a 100,000 baht prize plus the chance to have their work broadcast on Thairath TV Channel 32.

Golden opportunity for young filmmakers! Thairath launches a short film contest "Open Thai Screen: Driving Culture" with a 100,000 baht prize.

A significant opportunity for filmmakers to communicate Thai charm to the world, inviting university students passionate about storytelling to submit 3-5 minute short films under the "Thairath Culture Film Forum & Festival: Open Thai Screen Driving Culture" project.

Five cultural dimensions: a creative challenge.

This contest invites participants to express their perspectives, creativity, and the charm of Thailand through five dimensions, choosing at least one or combining several, including:

• Diversity & Inclusion Stories about ethnic diversity, equality, or contemporary society.
• Environment & Sustainability Presenting views on nature, conservation, sustainable living, or community stories.
• Thai Culinary & Food Culture Portraying eating culture, Thai flavors, local food traditions, or emotional bonds through food.
• Thai Fashion & Textiles Showcasing Thai fabrics, clothing, blending contemporary fashion, or local identity.
• Folklore & Local Tradition Reflecting traditions, beliefs, folk performances, legends, or the charm of community life.

Participant qualifications and judging criteria.

Entrants must be university students currently studying at any institution, faculty, major, or year, submitting individually or in teams of 2-5.

Judging is based on five main components totaling 100 points: interpretation and creativity (30 points), screenplay and storytelling (25 points), visual, audio, and production techniques (25 points), cultural value presentation (10 points), plus an additional 10 points for works featuring the food dimension or more than one dimension. Previously submitted works are allowed if they have never won a prize.

Total prizes exceed 180,000 baht with a chance to launch your career.

Outstanding works will receive awards and opportunities for public exposure as follows:

• Grand Prize (1 award) : 100,000 baht, certificate, and broadcast on Thairath TV Channel 32 and Thairath Variety YouTube.
• First Runner-up (2 awards) : 30,000 baht each, certificate, and broadcast on Thairath Variety YouTube.
• Consolation Prize (2 awards) : 10,000 baht each, certificate, and broadcast on Thairath Variety YouTube.

The award ceremony will take place at the S.O.S Siam On Screen event on Friday, 11 September 2026 at Samyan Mitrtown.

The Thairath Culture Film Forum & Festival is a key platform for Thai youth to showcase their filmmaking talents and help promote Thai culture widely. Interested participants can register and submit works from now until Tuesday, 8 September 2026 here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwLbB7a6CxMmNdbjZ4aMcOPxmQAio20zd0JsMGUvfczRn9-g/viewform?usp=publish-editor