The 1st Monthly Film Festival is a dynamic platform dedicated to celebrating independent cinema from around the world. Now in its 6th season, the festival continues its mission to showcase groundbreaking films, highlight emerging talents, and foster a global community of filmmakers and cinephiles.

Each edition brings together a curated selection of short films, features, documentaries, and experimental works, offering a fresh perspective on storytelling and artistic innovation. With a commitment to excellence, the festival provides a space where filmmakers can connect, share their visions, and gain well-deserved recognition.

Join us in this cinematic journey as we honor creativity, originality, and the power of independent filmmaking.

Awards & Prizes

* We will award first, second, and third-place awards and also Special Mentions *

** CATEGORIES NOMINATED for the event **

Best Feature Film
Best Medium Length Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Medium Documentary Length
Best Short Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Super Short Film
Best Student Film
Quarantine Film

*** MAIN CATEGORIES ***

Best Director Feature Film
Best Director Medium Length Film
Best Director Short Film
Best Director Super Short Film
Best First Time Director (Short)
Best First Time Director (Feature)
Best First Time Director (Medium Length)
Best Director Student Film
Best Director Music Video
Best Short Script
Best Medium Length Script
Best Feature Script
Best TV Pilot Script
Best First Time Screenwriter (Short)
Best First Time Screenwriter (Feature)
Best First Time Screenwriter (Medium Length)
Best First Time Screenwriter (TV Pilot)

*** HONORABLE CATEGORIES ***

Best Music Video
Best Animation
Best Experimental
Best Indie Short Film
Best Indie Feature Film
Best Indie Medium Length Film
Best Web/TV Series
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Sci-fi
Best Fantasy
Best Ensemble Film
Best War Film
Best LGBT
Best Mobile Phone Short
Best Action
Best Poster
Best Trailer

*** INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES ***

Best Actress Short Film
Best Actor Short Film
Best Actress Feature Film
Best Actor Feature Film
Best Actress Medium Length Film
Best Actor Medium Length Film
Best Original Screenplay
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Visual Effects
Best Cinematography
Best Production

Rules & Terms

All films must have English language subtitles.

All Film Festival entrants must by 18 years of age or older.

Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted, but a separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.

No fee waiver. All entry fees are non-refundable.

The decision of the jury committee will be final.

1st Monthly Film Festival reserves rights change or re-schedule the dates, venue, awards & categories without consent or information to contestants.

The organizers reserve the right not to award any or all of the prizes.

By submitting, you agree that you own all copyrights and intellectual properties to your work.

We reserve the right to use any part of your submission for promotional purposes on our website and social media accounts.

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  • Teresa Ruiz

    Un placer poder participar en este maravilloso Festival. ¡Muchas gracias por esa Mención de Honor a nuestro Cortometraje! Estamos muy orgullosos y felices.

    July 2025
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  • Leiter Daniellson

    Thanks for supporting the whole Indi scene!

    May 2025
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  • Gabriel Meloni

    I’m truly honored that Start has been recognized. This award means a lot, not only to me but to everyone who contributed to bringing this film to life. A huge thank you to the festival team, the jury, and the audience for embracing our work. This recognition inspires me to keep creating and pushing boundaries in cinema. Thank you!

    March 2025
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  • Ian Charles Lister

    I was honoured that my film "Lulu in Turin" and its lead actress picked up awards at this festival of independent filmmaking.

    March 2025
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  • Silvano Plank

    For my cast, team and I it was a big experience being part of your festival and also reciving an AWARD for "Bat Diary". We are all happy end we enjod it very much. Thank you

    March 2025
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