The Austrian Independent Filmfestival is the biggest event for independent films in Austria. The competitions are held for international shorts, features and documentary films and all Austrian films. The competition takes place in fall. For online films we offer an online competition. All online films are able to win all categories but won't be shown at the festival screenings.
For all films, the Regular Deadline is on May 1st & the Late Deadline is on June 1st 2020!
Please notice that we will only screen short films in the movie theatres, which are not open for the public.
International Awards
- The "Austrian Indie Adler" Jury Award for best international feature film
- The "Austrian Indie Adler" Jury Award for best international short film
- Genre Awards
Best Documentary
Best Comedy/Love Film
Best Thriller/Horror
Best Action/Drama
Best Experimental Film
Best Music Video
Best Sci-Fi
Best Dance Film
- Special Mentions
Austrian Awards
- The "Austrian Indie Adler" Jury Award for best Austrian feature film
- The "Austrian Indie Adler" Jury Award for best Austrian short film
- The "Austrian Indie Adler" Public Choice Award
- The "Austrian Indie Adler" Honorary Award
- Genre Awards
- Special Mentions
The award ceremony for Austrian films takes place in fall, all accepted entries in 2020 will be qualified.
(Picture of the "Austrian Indie Adler": http://www.austrianfilmfestival.com/pics/adler.jpg)