The Kraken International Film Festival (KIFF) is an International Seasonal and Annual competition with an annual live screening in the heart of Milan, Italy.
Milan stands out as one of the world's most enchanting cities, and our goal is to champion films, providing filmmakers with an additional boost in their careers.
The Kraken aims not only to reward filmmakers' works with a certification made by industry professionals, but also offers a monetary prize, a feature not common to all festivals. You may win up to 2000$ in different cash prizes!
We get how it's a hustle to fund your movie or put in the hours for that killer script. The cash prize is the sweet icing on the cake, providing an opportunity to potentially gain income for your hard work, or perhaps to set funds for your next project, who knows!
THE ANNUAL EVENT:
The Annual Event will take place in a single day in early February, 2025. Every seasonal winner wil be automatically selected for the annual competition, where the final winners will win the monetary prizes. Only a selection of winning films will be screened, which will be notified a month prior to the event.
KIFF is not just an event; it's a celebration of the undiscovered, a journey into the depths of storytelling that will leave you questioning.. Reality. At Kraken, we believe in elevating cinematic treasures from the abyss, welcoming all genres that stir the audience on a profound level.
The Kraken International Film Festival gives awards in the following categories:
Grand Prix Awards:
Best Feature Film ($1,000)
Best Short Film ($500)
Best Feature Screenplay ($350)
Best Short Screenplay ($150)
Other Award Categories:
Best Low Budget Feature Film (under $50K)
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Experimental Film
Best TV Pilot/Web Series
Best Music Video
Best Student Film
Best Female Filmmaker
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Genres [eg. Horror, Romance]
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Costume Design
Best Soundtrack
Best Song
Best Poster
Best Trailer