The World Movie Awards Organization operates twelve regional headquarters and five supervising offices across all seven continents. These offices host the annual Regional Awards for the World Movie Awards of Merit and select regional winners to compete in the Global Awards for the World Movie Awards of Excellence.

Entries for the Regional Awards will be announced soon. Individual filmmakers may submit their films through the regional website corresponding to their country of origin.

All submissions must align with the five domains of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) as defined by UNESCO’s convention. Eligible films should actively promote, safeguard, and raise awareness about the significance of these domains.

The five domains of ICH are:

  • Oral Traditions and Expressions
    This includes proverbs, riddles, folktales, legends, myths, epic poems, chants, charms, songs, and other spoken forms of cultural expression.

  • Performing Arts
    Encompassing music, dance, theatre, pantomime, and other forms of performance that are passed down through generations as part of cultural heritage.

  • Social Practices, Rituals, and Festive Events
    These practices shape the daily lives of communities and are shared among members—for example, initiation rites, funerals, seasonal festivals, and harvest celebrations.

  • Knowledge and Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe
    This refers to the traditional knowledge and skills developed through interactions with the natural world, including spirituality, language, memory, and worldview. Examples include indigenous farming methods, architecture, animal husbandry, and culinary practices.

  • Traditional Craftsmanship
    While the objects produced may be tangible, this domain emphasizes the skills, techniques, and cultural knowledge involved in creating crafts. Examples include pottery, woodworking, jewelry making, embroidery, carpet weaving, musical instrument crafting, textile production, and more.


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