



Dandelion International Film Festival
The Dandelion International Film Festival (DIFF), founded in Los Angeles, USA, aims to showcase outstanding films from around the world that reflect diverse cultural backgrounds and artistic expressions to the international mainstream film community. It emphasizes the various cultural contexts, artistic perspectives, and different artistic domains present in film, while also advocating for the free development of art and the fusion of artistic cultures from different countries and ethnicities.
Dandelions grow in grasslands, roadsides, fields, and riverbanks at mid- to low-elevation areas. With their vibrant yellow flowers, they symbolize "love that cannot stay." After blooming, they disperse with the wind to new places, nurturing new life.
Dandelions resemble the myriad forms of art present in films; as a medium, film encompasses various artistic disciplines, including costume design, lighting, cinematography, sound art, and music. At the same time, artists from different fields within the film industry are filled with boundless passion for their craft, dedicating their energy to express their "love that cannot stay" for art. With the popularity of film, the art of different cultures and various artistic genres intertwine like blooming dandelions, taking root and sprouting as films are screened in diverse locations.

Film Duration:
-Feature Film: 45mins and above
-Short Film: Not longer than 45mins
Screening and Exhibition:
- Screening Rights: Clarify that filmmakers grant the festival the right to screen the film during the festival and possibly for promotional purposes.
- Film Format for Screening: Indicate the required format for screening (e.g., DCP, Blu-ray, digital).
- Promotional Use: State that the festival may use excerpts, stills, and other promotional materials from the film for marketing purposes.
Legal and Ethical Considerations:
- Originality: Require that submissions are original works and that filmmakers have the necessary rights to all content.
- Liability: Include a disclaimer regarding liability for any claims related to the film, including copyright infringement.
- Disqualification: Outline grounds for disqualification (e.g., non-compliance with rules, failure to pay fees).
Competition Awards
Feature Film Competition
Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Animated Feature
Best Music Feature
Best AI Feature
Short Film Competition
Best Short Film
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Music Short
Best AI Short
Creative Awards
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Actor
Best Actress
AI & Emerging Technology Awards
Best AI Visual Design
Best AI Animation
Best AI Sound Design
Best AI Editing
Best AI Cinematography
Best AI Prompt Design
Best Human–AI Collaboration
Best AI Innovation Award
Cinematography & Visual Awards
Best Cinematography
Best Visual Effects
Best Color Grading
Best Production Design
Best Set Design
Best Costume Design
Best Makeup & Hairstyling
Post-Production Awards
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Sound Mixing
Best Sound Editing
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Animation & Digital Media Awards
Best Animation Design
Best Character Design
Best Motion Graphics
Best Virtual Production
Best Digital Effects
Technical Achievement Awards
Best Lighting Design
Outstanding Technical Achievement Award
Technical Excellence Award
Innovation in Filmmaking Award
Emerging Technology Award