Alternativa has counted all the open-call submissions, totaling in 1043 applications from 33 different countries

Alternativa has reviewed all open-call submissions, totaling 1,043 applications from 33 countries, including 680 feature films and 472 short films from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, and more. The shortlist, curated by 24 film experts on the Selection Committee, highlights 25 films — 13 full-length and 12 shorts — created by filmmakers from 15 Asian countries, showcasing a broad spectrum of innovative storytelling and diverse perspectives.