YIDFF 2027 Information
Announcement of Dates for YIDFF 2027!
The twentieth Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival will be held on:
October 7 (Thu) –14 (Thu), 2027
YIDFF 2027 Call for Entries
Call for entries begins on September 1, 2026.
- Entry Deadlines
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International Competition, New Asian Currents
- First Deadline: December 15, 2026 (for works completed by October 31, 2026)
- Second Deadline: April 15, 2027 (for works completed after November 1, 2026)
Programs
- International Competition: About 15 outstanding films selected from entries from around the world.
- New Asian Currents: Introducing the works of Asian documentary filmmakers without restrictions on format or length.
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Special Program
- View People View Cities—The World of UNESCO Creative Cities 2027
- Entry Rules and Terms
- Entry Form (Deadline: September 30, 2026)
- View People View Cities—The World of UNESCO Creative Cities 2027
- Other Screenings