Organized by
ROOTS: Catholic Network of Indigenous Peoples of Asia
🎬 Anchored in Hope on Our Indigenous Territories
The Don Bosco Technical School, Kep Province, the Social Communication Team of the Salesian Delegation of Cambodia and ROOTS: Catholic Network of Indigenous Peoples of Asia, warmly invites Indigenous youth to take part in the Second Namuncurá Short Film Festival 2025.
This year’s festival celebrates the life and spirit of Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá, a Mapuche youth from the southern lands of Argentina — a student of Don Bosco who lived his short life with deep faith and cultural pride. He passed away in Rome in 1905 and was beatified in 2007, becoming a symbol of hope for Indigenous Peoples around the world.
🌏 Who Can Join?
- Young individuals or groups connected to Indigenous communities in Asia
- Any Indigenous nation, tribe, ethnic group, or community is welcome (e.g. Bunong, Karen, Ainu, Lumad, Dayak, Moken, Lahu, Hmong, among others)
🪶 Festival Theme:
Anchored in Hope on Our Indigenous Territories
Our ancestral lands — called mother earth or home of spirits by many Indigenous cultures — are places of life and memory. They carry our languages, traditions, songs, and stories. Even in times of struggle, these territories are a source of hope.
To be anchored in hope means to believe in a peaceful future rooted in respect for nature, elders, ancestral wisdom, and unity among all peoples.
📽️ Areas to Inspire Your Film
- 🌱 Resilience on Ancestral Lands: Stories of cultural identity, survival, and Indigenous pride
- 🌊 Living in Harmony: How communities protect nature and live together
- 🔥 Sacred Connection: Spiritual life through the land, rituals, songs, and sacred stories
📝 How to Participate
- Fill out the registration form: Register here
- Create a short film (5–15 minutes)
- Make a separate video to present your team (max 3 minutes)
- Send both videos via email: namuncurashortfilmfestival@hotmail.com
You can upload the videos to Google Drive or other Platform and share the links in your email.
⚙️ Technical Guidelines
| Feature | Requirement |
| Video Length | 5 to 15 minutes |
| Presentation Video | Maximum 3 minutes |
| Format | .mp4, horizontal (16:9 ratio) |
| Resolution | Minimum 1080p Full HD |
| Subtitles | Must include English subtitles |
| Equipment | Can be filmed using phones, cameras, etc. |
| Materials | Use original or copyright-free music/images |
🧡 Judging Criteria
- Creativity and storytelling
- Cultural and Indigenous representation
- Technical and artistic quality
- Use of Indigenous language or symbols
- Development of the festival theme
📅 Important Dates
| Date Range | Activity | Notes |
| July 20 – Sept 20, 2025 | Registration Period | You can register before submitting videos |
| Oct 20 – Oct 24, 2025 | Send Your Videos | Submit both the short film and team video |
| Nov 10 – Nov 12, 2025 | Online Film Festival | Live on YouTube and Facebook |
| December 7, 2025 | Winners Announced | Awards presented online |
🏆 Awards
| Rank | Prize |
| 1st Place | High-quality Camera |
| 2nd Place | Laptop Computer |
| 3rd Place | Tablet Device |
🌿 Join this sacred journey of creativity, storytelling, and ancestral pride. Let your film be a voice of hope from your Indigenous land.
📖 Learn more: Festival Website