The International Youth Film Festival, hosted annually in Colombo by Sri Lanka’s National Youth Services Council with support from NETPAC and the Asian Film Center, celebrates young filmmaking talent. It provides a prominent platform for emerging filmmakers from Sri Lanka and worldwide to showcase short and documentary films in national and international categories. Esteemed international juries judge entries, awarding cash prizes and certificates. As the only Sri Lankan festival dedicated to short and documentary formats, it connects youth with both national and global cinema, fostering talent and industry connections.