★ Live Screenings ★
★ Red Carpet ★
★ Awards Presentation ★
★ Trophies For Winners ★
★ Judge Feedback For ALL Films, Selected or Not ★
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Tired of paying a ton of money just to submit your work? The Always Late TV Movie Awards is a low cost / high production film festival offering filmmakers the most for less! Every submission receives a review from our panel of judges after the event by email. If your film wins an award, you'll receive an actual award you can hold in your hand that you don't have to pay for!

The Always Late TV Movie Awards festival is BACK and we want to reward excellence in independent film with creators and fans alike.

Our event takes place at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL.

Every film that is submitted to Best Feature or Best Short Film is automatically entered into the award categories for Best Actress / Actor, Cinematography, Director, Comedy, Drama, Horror / Thriller, and Score. You DO NOT need to pay extra to be considered for those awards.

All film genres are accepted at the Always Late TV Movie Awards.

We do not give entry waivers.

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature
Best Feature Director
Best Feature Actor
Best Feature Actress
Best Feature Cinematography
Best Feature Score
Best Short
Best Short Director
Best Short Actor
Best Short Actress
Best Short Cinematography
Best Short Score
Best Feature Drama
Best Feature Comedy
Best Feature Thriller / Horror
Best Documentary
Best Short Drama
Best Short Comedy
Best Short Thriller / Horror
Best Music Video
Best Student Short Film
Best Student Music Video

Rules & Terms

Entry fees are non-refundable.

Multiple entries are allowed for each filmmaker and each entry may be entered in multiple categories.

Submissions must be in English OR have English subtitles if they are in another language.

Entrants confirm and warrant required legal authority to submit the entry to the festival and to use all music, images, and content in the entry.

ALL films and documentaries submitted are reviewed by the Always Late TV Movie Awards jury. Everyone who submits a film receives feedback and scores the week following the event.

Digital copies of selected films will be requested for screening and advertising purposes.

We will screen a selection of chosen films. These filmmakers will be contacted by e-mail.

The Always Late TV Movie Awards ("The Competition") is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition on our site for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for review, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The Competition reserves the right to refuse entries. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Always Late TV Movie Awards from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered. Entries will not be returned.
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  • Dustin Kahia

    The Always Late TV Movie Awards is a standout in the world of film festivals, setting a high bar for professionalism and organization. My experience participating in this event was nothing short of exceptional, largely thanks to the meticulous coordination and communication facilitated by Kevin, who was a pleasure to interact with throughout the festival process.

    What truly sets this festival apart is its commitment to transparency and constructive feedback. Receiving the judges' scorecards and notes post-festival was incredibly valuable. It allowed for a deeper understanding of the judging criteria, provided insightful feedback, and showed how our submission was evaluated across different categories. This level of detail and openness is rare and highly beneficial for participants, offering a unique opportunity for growth and improvement.

    The Always Late TV Movie Awards is more than just an event; it's a nurturing environment for creators to showcase their work, receive meaningful feedback, and engage with a community of like-minded individuals. The entry fee is worth it, and I wholeheartedly recommend this festival to anyone looking to participate in a well-organized, professional, and enriching event.

    April 2024
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  • Barbara Delaney

    I am extremely grateful for the experience. The feedback from ALTV was appreciated and helpful with respect to improving the quality of my film.

    May 2024
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  • Harun Kazaz

    Make sure you don't miss the deadline for submitting your films to the Always Late TV Movie Awards. The communication throughout the process was excellent, and to top it off, receiving the scorecards from the three judges was an unexpected but delightful surprise. It's truly valuable to have numerical feedback like this. I highly recommend this opportunity to all filmmakers.

    April 2024
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  • Paddy Thunder

    I unfortunately wasn't able to travel to the festival itself but I could see that Always Late is a very well run, organised festival. They gave excellent feedback from the judges on my film which was a lovely touch that I haven't seen at many festivals and generally they seemed like a great team to deal with. I'll certainly try to make it to the festival next time and would recommend to any filmmakers.

    April 2024
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  • Koichi Kawano

    The comments from Director Takahashi
    "The organizers of the festival welcomed us very warmly. The transparent scorecards that the festival sends are very useful for filmmakers. I am very happy that they understood my experimental film and gave me an award!"

    April 2024
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