Short Film Competition #InspiringIndonesia Invites Youth to Champion Mental Well-being

The #InspiringIndonesia competition invites students, communities, NGOs, filmmakers, and individual creators to raise awareness about youth mental well-being through short films. With a total prize pool of IDR 346.5 million, top winners from each category will also represent Indonesia at the Grand Final of the Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2025 in Singapore. 

Amid growing concern over adolescent mental health, #InspiringIndonesia emerges as a collaborative initiative that uses short films as a medium for expression, social advocacy, and a bridge for change. 

This competition is organized by the #ForABetterWorld Campaign in collaboration with Djarum Foundation, Tanoto Foundation, and A Better World Foundation. 

The competition is part of the Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2025, which is also supported by a network of regional and international partners such as the Asia Philanthropy Circle, Asia Community Foundation, Bluehill, Enlight Foundation, Li Foundation, and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, who together highlight stories of humanity that transcend national borders. 

With the theme “To Be Seen,” this year’s festival highlights youth mental health—an important yet often overlooked issue. 

Participants can submit entries in two main categories: 

● Best Microfilm Award, for filmmakers who can present compelling narratives with creative visuals and strong cinematography. 

● Best Project Film Award, dedicated to impactful, existing social initiatives told through short films. This category emphasizes real-world impact and how the film—whether newly created or previously produced—can compellingly and innovatively tell its story. 

The journey of Inspiring Asia Microfilm Festival 2025 #InspiringIndonesia begins with the Open Call from June 13 to July 22, 2025, inviting filmmakers from diverse backgrounds to submit their best works. 

From July 24 to 31, 2025, a panel of judges will review all submissions and select 14 finalists—seven from each category. 

The finalists will be officially announced and participate in an onboarding session on August 7, 2025, which will include technical briefings, promotion strategies, and competition mechanics. The next phase is the film promotion stage, where finalists will publish their films and campaign for youth mental health using the Campaign #ForABetterWorld app to garner public support and amplify the social message of their films. 

For more information and registration, visit: https://inspiringindonesia.campaign.com/  

The festival will culminate in September 2025 with an exclusive screening of finalist films and the announcement of winners, who will receive top honors and the chance to showcase their work on an international stage. 

Be part of the Inspiring Asia Microfilm Festival 2025. Submit your short film and make a real impact on youth mental health.