1ST MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL is a platform that celebrates FILMS and FILMMAKERS.

* WINNERS/SPECIAL MENTION/FINALISTS gets Laurels and Diplomas

Website and Social Media Publishings, free of charge:
* Every week winner INTERVIEW. (randomly chosen)
* Only one FILMMAKER OF THE MONTH.

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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  • Jack Wareing

    Awesome! Thank you for your support of all true no budget under-ground filmmakers.

    April 2024
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  • 157 Elefante Movies

    Um festival importante para produtoras independentes e que são comprometidas com obras outorais. Um grande prazer participar do festival. Obrigado.
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    An important festival for independent producers who are committed to original works. A great pleasure to participate in the festival. Thanks.

    April 2024
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  • Sammy Kistell

    I greatly appreciate receiving first time screenwriter (2nd Place) for my comedy 'Love According to Eros'. I am so happy. I wish you continued success with the film festival. Many thanks

    April 2024
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  • Leah Rowell

    Thank you for choosing my script and recognizing my work. It means so much to me!

    April 2024
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  • Edward Varnie

    Very community oriented festival. That's a great launching pad.

    April 2024
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