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.

Awards & Prizes

Every season (Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter 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 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

Rules & Terms

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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  • Francesco Carignani

    It was a great experience to join this wonderful film festival! Thank you very much!

    April 2025
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  • Ian Charles Lister

    I am delighted that the lead actress of my film "Lulu in Turin" won a richly deserved award at this important festival of independent cinema. Thank you!

    April 2025
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  • Manvel Saribekyan

    Our team would like to thank you for the excellent organization of the festival, as well as all the members of the jury, thanks to whose decision our film "The American Good Samaritans" won an Honorable Mention awards .

    Good luck, Art Film Awards

    March 2025
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  • Miruna Stanciu

    We are very proud and grateful for having been selected as one of the winners for Best Indie Short Film (low budget) with our film, Mother.

    As a young female director, receiving this kind of support and recognition from your festival gives me confidence and encourages me to keep pushing forward. Thank you for all the good communication and this amazing experience. We will definitely come back.

    Kudos to the entire organization team and thank you once more for this amazing opportunity. Sending only good vibe from Romania!

    PS: We cannot wait to receive the trophy! :D

    March 2025
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  • Mario Telles

    A great festival to be a part of. Thank you, Art Film Awards.

    March 2025
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