AWARDS & PRIZES

After competing in any given main award category, submitted projects are automatically considered across secondary categories.

Prizes (4)
*1M Paid Media Reach through Interactive Journal (DRM-encrypted, pop-up streamer)
*Press Coverage
*IMDb Accredited Recognition
*Diploma

Main Award Categories (32)
Best Narrative Feature Film (45 mins on)
Best Narrative Film (20 to 45 mins)
Best Narrative Short Film (5 to 20 mins)
Best Narrative Micro Short (up to 5 mins)
Best Series or Pilot Episode
Best Feature Screenplay (written 45 pages on)
Best Short Screenplay (written up to 45 pages)
Best Animated Film
Best Feature Documentary (45 mins on)
Best Short Documentary (up to 45 mins)
Best Music Video
Best Ad/Commercial
Best Film Trailer
Best New Media
Best Podcast
Best Fashion Film
Best Dance or Poetic Film
Best Live-Recorded Media
Best Fan Film
Best International Film 
Best Independent Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Cult
Best Student Film
Best Low-Budget Film
Best Mobile Film
Best Queer
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Action, Sci-Fi or Fantasy
Best Horror
Best Thriller

Secondary Award Categories (31)
Best Directing
Best Directorial Debut
Best Young Filmmaker
Emerging Filmmaker Award
Best Documentary Directing
Best Commercial Directing
Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Concept
Best Cinematography
Best Documentary Cinematography
Best Commercial Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Documentary Editing, Archival Usage & Assembly
Best Music Video Montage Editing
Best CGI & Visual Effects 
Best Character Design
Best Created Environment
Best Animation Style
Best Sound Design
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Production Design
Best Commercial Scenography 
Best Costume Design
Best Makeup, Hairstyling & SFX
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Music Video Artist