At Scene Awards, we accept scenes, shorts and features of many genres. We go by "Keep It Short, Memorable and Sweet" Some categories are judged at our in person Galas by the attending audience. Others are judged by our judging team on sceneawards.com

IMPORTANT FOR SCENE CATEGORIES: before you purchase the submission, please add a quick line using the Cover Letter button on the final screen explaining which scene you want us to look at and why. For example, the cover letter line would read = "1:24 to 4:20: pay attn to dialogues, camera..." One scene per purchased category. Multiple category submissions welcome. In that case, please expand on your cover letter accordingly.

The one aspect that is often underrated by film festivals, the memorable scene that makes you remember the film, be it because of the scenery, the powerful dialogues, speech, camera angle/motion, improvisation, etc. That's why we exist. We want to recognize the talent poured onto that scene you want us to look at.

We are grandfathered by our big sister competition, the MLC Awards (mlcawards.com).

See rules below.

Audience in attendance at our in-person galas will vote for some of the categories (scenes, small shorts).

Our judges will award the rest of the categories.

Please read carefully:
-See categories for specific rules.
-Scene Categories: We cannot pick a scene for you. You must indicate it to us. Although if you don't, we will.
-Also we require you to tell us the name of the Lead Actor or Actress you submit for. We will do our best to find the name if you don't list it. In some cases, we will nominate a given lead actor or actress based on our merit, in the absence of a name.
-Before you purchase the submission, please add a quick cover letter explaining which scene you want us to look at, one scene-only (see submission categories for time limit per scene). For ex., the cover letter would read = "1:24 to 4:20: pay attn to dialogues, camera..." If you forget to add a cover letter (life happens, we know), then please add the time mark message at the very bottom of your film synopsis.
-The entire film must be uploaded. Please do not upload the scene only. While we typically will not watch the whole film, if the scene is interesting and watching before or after makes sense, we will do so at our criteria.
-We reserve the right to amend rules and nominate contestants, if applicable, for other categories we see fit and not necessarily in the categories the were submitted under.
-One scene per submission (please indicate the minute mark in a message to us).
-No more than three scenes from the same film can be sent to us in the same 10-week window.
-The entire film must consist of more than 1 scene. We just need to see why the scene you point us too is award worthy. By submitting your film you agree that we can screen (in the case of screener categories) your scene at our Green Bay Gala.
-We do not pay screening fees. Submitting in a screener category does not guarantee screening. You must be nominated as a screener to screen with us.
-Some screener categories could turn into judge-only categories depending on time needs and involvement of people attending at our galas.
-Fees are not refundable.
-We reserve the right to disqualify submitters if rules are breached.
-The film review category requires a purchase. No waivers work.
-Days after the posted notification date, we will announce 5 or 6 Nominees per category. One week later we will announce nominees. The month after we will announce winners at the gala.
-See each submission categories for additional rules.
-We reserve the rights to modify these terms and conditions and to remove a given category should participation not be up to standards. If that was the case, we will move submitters to other categories.
-Submitting to more than 1 category can increase your chances of selection or nomination. While attendance to our gala events is not mandatory, it will be considered to determine some of the winners in the event of a tie in audience votes.

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  • 6Pines Media Productions

    Absolutely fabulous awards show. The venue is inviting and full service. Networking opportunities are available throughout the entire event dates.

    October 2023
  • Thanks for nominating "Enter the Room" for Best Horror Film at your festival. I have been to some festivals where I felt like a ghost and the opposite was true at this event. Everyone was very warm, friendly and supportive of each other, and Freddy made me feel very welcome. The venue was awesome, there was a raffle that I received a nice glass from and the awards ceremony was a great time. I had a very good experience with this festival and will definitely consider submitting future projects to Scene Awards.

    September 2023
  • Khalid Khan

    Scene Awards are known for the exclusive showcase of films from a broad spectrum of narrative films. Always on time, with spectacular communication, tradtional hospitality, well-known jury and professional networking. The dynamic film screenings ambience and industry speakers make Scene Awards a go-to place!

    September 2023
  • Roger Rapoport

    Deeply honored for our Coming Up For Air nomination. This is a highly recommended festival.

    September 2023
  • You are the best. I won the Best Horror Award of the year with “THE DARK MIDNIGHT” film. This festival is one of the greatest quality festival in USA. Many thanks to festival director and crew. I hope you will be on top every year. Congratulations.

    September 2023