★ Live Screenings ★
★ Red Carpet ★
★ Awards Presentation ★
★ Trophies For Winners ★
★ Judge Feedback For ALL Films, Selected or Not ★
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Watch our latest awards presentation @ https://youtu.be/uiJg8LBmZz0?si=WiBWxggQdKex3YwE

Are you tired of shelling out big bucks just to get your work seen? Introducing the Always Late TV Movie Awards — where high-quality meets low-cost! Submit your film and get a personalized review from our judges post-event. Plus, if you win, you'll snag a real, tangible award without breaking the bank!

Join us at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL, as we celebrate indie film excellence. Submit to Best Feature or Best Short Film, and you're automatically in the running for Best Actor/Actress, Director, and more — no extra fees required. All genres welcome. Sorry, no fee waivers!

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best International Film
Best Documentary
Best Director of a Feature Film
Best Director of a Short Film
Best Actress in a Feature Film
Best Actress in a Short Film
Best Actor in a Feature Film
Best Actor in a Short Film
Best Cinematography in a Feature Film
Best Cinematography in a Short Film
Best Music in a Feature Film
Best Music in a Short Film
Best Sound Design in a Feature Film
Best Sound Design in a Short Film
Best Feature Comedy
Best Short Comedy
Best Feature Drama
Best Short Drama
Best Feature Horror / Thriller
Best Short Horror / Thriller
Best Feature Adventure - NEW!
Best Short Adventure - NEW!

Rules & Terms

Please make sure to submit the best version of your film for our judges to review. ALL films are watched by our jurors.

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.

Due to a limited screening schedule, a curated selection of films from the nominees and Official Selections will be featured. Filmmakers whose films are included in the screening lineup will be notified via email.

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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  • Kevin Ruiz

    Thank you for having me. Very professional with their communication and feedback.

    May 2026
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  • Michael Gill

    The festival is one of the few that provides film makers with feedback. Receiving both the judge and director's scoring sheets was very useful and encouraging. So many festivals don't do this and expect film makers to continue submitting. Thank you Always Late TV Movie Awards!

    May 2026
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  • mike large

    We cannot say enough great things about Always Late TV Movie Awards!! Our short documentary Souls Not Numbers was nominated for Best Documentary and although we didn’t win, the care and attention the judges gave to our film when reviewing it was absolutely beautiful!! While most festivals end up just being cash grabs or popularity contests, Always Late really cares about the filmmakers growth as artists. Thank you to the judges and festival director for a wonderful experience!!!

    May 2026
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  • Arsalan Majid

    Amazing festival. They also give precise feedback on the film and share their valuable opinions for indie filmmakers like myself. I highly recommend submitting to this festival.

    May 2026
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  • Sam Toor

    I had a really great experience with the Always Late TV Movie Awards and Kevin.
    What stood out immediately was how responsive and engaged the team was throughout the process. Kevin and the team stayed in touch consistently, which honestly is rare when you’re submitting to multiple festivals.

    One thing I truly appreciated was the detailed feedback they provided. After applying to 20+ festivals, this was one of the very few that actually took the time to share thoughtful remarks about my project. They even sent a well-designed rating PDF with clear insights into how and why the film was evaluated the way it was. That level of effort shows real respect for filmmakers.

    You can tell this festival genuinely cares about the creative work and the people behind it, not just the submission numbers. The communication, transparency, and attention to detail made the entire experience feel personal and professional at the same time.

    Highly recommended for filmmakers who value feedback, engagement, and a festival that actually watches and understands your work.

    April 2026
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