ifva was founded by the Hong Kong Arts Centre in 1995. Over the years, ifva has established itself as Asia's pioneering force in short film, animation and media arts, by providing a unique and professional platform for Hong Kong and Asian creative talents to unite, exchange and promote their works.

The 29th ifva Festival will showcase short films, animations, media artworks for five categories from different Asian countries and regions together with those from Hong Kong talents. Other highlights of the festival include the Media Art Category exhibition and the creative film showcase by participants of "All About Us", the media education programme for ethnic minority youth.