Youth Mental Well-Being
To Be Seen:
Stories that Illuminate,
Solutions that Empower
Grand Final
25 October 2025 | Singapore
Youth mental health is one of the most urgent yet overlooked challenges in Asia today. Globally, around 20% of young people experience anxiety, and nearly one in four show symptoms of depression. Many struggle in silence—facing emotional isolation while access to care remains uneven across the region.
New in 2025, Inspiring Asia introduces Regional Film Festivals in countries including China, Indonesia, Mongolia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam —each serving as a gateway for local voices to shine on a continental stage.
The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2025 invites filmmakers, students, NGOs, and changemakers to engage with this year’s theme: Youth Mental Well-being, under the shared call to action: To Be Seen.
We welcome both personal stories and organizational voices. Whether you are an individual with lived experience or part of a team working on community-based solutions, your micro film can bring youths’ lived experiences to light, challenge stigma, and inspire empathy and action.
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Recognizes excellence in storytelling, cinematography, and thematic expression. It is awarded to the filmmaking team as a means of supporting their continued creative work and contribution to social storytelling.
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Honors impactful public good initiatives that are presented through micro film. This award is given to nonprofit organizations or social enterprises to help sustain or scale their projects related to youth mental well-being.
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Celebrates outstanding AI-generated or AI-assisted short films that showcase creativity, storytelling, and social impact. Judged exclusively by Minimax, this award supports creators exploring new possibilities in AI-driven filmmaking.
The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival is more than a competition—it is a growing platform that brings together storytellers and social innovators to drive change through the power of film. By taking part, you’ll have the opportunity to amplify your voice across Asia and beyond, gain recognition at both the regional and grand final levels, and build connections with NGOs, creators, funders, and fellow changemakers. With up to USD $100,000 in prizes and meaningful visibility, the festival is a space where powerful stories are not only seen, but supported.
The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival presents two main award categories:
Recognizes excellence in storytelling, cinematography, and thematic expression. It is awarded to the filmmaking team as a means of supporting their continued creative work and contribution to social storytelling.
Honors impactful public good initiatives that are presented through micro film. This award is given to nonprofit organizations or social enterprises to help sustain or scale their projects related to youth mental well-being.
Top entries from each region will advance to the main Inspiring Asia competition in Singapore, where they will compete for the highest recognition and prizes.
To apply for the Best Project Award, submit a micro film along with the following materials:
contact@inspiringasia.org
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