Art Film Awards in an international completion festival that aims to promote filmmakers and their work through our website and social media.

We accept films, scripts, animations, documentaries, web series, trailers and music videos of any length and any genre.

Every season (Summer/Autumn/Winter/Spring and Summer edition) we'll assign two awards (Best or Honorable Mention) for each category.

All Best, Honorable Mention, and Finalists will receive a free certificate and laurels (pdf/png file).

MAIN CATEGORIES nominated for the event:

Best Feature Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Student Film
Best Super Short Film
Best Animation
Best AI
Best Experimental

SUB-CATEGORIES

Best Indie Feature Film low budget)
Best Indie Short Film (low budget)
Best Focus on (every month different country)
Best Web/Tv Series
Best Music Video
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Action
Best Sci-Fi
Best First Time Director (Feature)
Best First Time Director (Short)
Best Director Feature Film
Best Director Short Film
Best Director Super Short Film
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Cinematography
Original Screenplay
Best Production
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best VFX
Best Feature Script
Best Short Script
Best TV Pilot Script
Best Quarantine Film
Best Trailer
Best Poster

All films must have English language subtitles.

All Film Festival entrants must be 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.

Art Film Awards reserves rights to 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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  • Thank you so much to everyone involved in organizing this event and for this award, which encourages us to pursue new projects. We wish you many more years of success.

    July 2026
  • Sherry Louise Frasier

    No problems whatsoever. Thank you so much for awarding my screenplay "FOR THE BIRDS" an Honorable Mention distinction. I am honored. Wishing continued success to the event!

    July 2026
  • I had a phenomenal experience with the Art Film Awards. To have both of my feature screenplays, "7 D.B.S." and "Escape to Alcatraz" (which anchors an upcoming trilogy), advance to the Finalist stage in the same season was an incredible honor.

    The festival handled the entire process with the utmost professionalism. Their communication is clear, prompt, and highly encouraging to independent filmmakers and screenwriters.

    It is clear that the team behind this festival genuinely reads the material and respects the craft of storytelling. The recognition has provided a fantastic boost of momentum for my projects.

    I highly recommend the Art Film Awards to any writer or filmmaker looking for a well-organized, prestigious platform to showcase their work. I will absolutely be submitting here again, likely my parallel sequel, "Escape to Catalina"!

    July 2026
  • Maya Shoshani

    I submitted my AI-animated short film "Creative Block" to Art Film Awards and had a wonderful experience.
    The communication was quick and personal, and it was clear that a real jury carefully evaluated the submissions.
    I was honored to receive the Best Director Short Film award - not just a general selection, but a specific directorial recognition that felt genuine and meaningful. The festival announced the winners beautifully on their Instagram with elegant, professional design. Highly recommend to independent filmmakers looking for a supportive and serious platform.

    Can't wait for my trophy! :)

    July 2026
  • Lauren Lorenzo

    Thank you for Best Director Short film. Really kind of you and we look forward to submitting our next film. Huge thanks from me and all ff the crew and actors.

    July 2026