Cinematography & Photography Awards is film and photography competition with IMDb Qualifing Festival (https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0031386/2021/1).

**Cinematography & Photography Awards (CAPA)**

Discover a festival that celebrates visual mastery!
CAPA is an international platform highlighting the art of imagery – from outstanding cinematography in films to breathtaking photography. If you are an independent filmmaker, photographer, or visual storyteller, CAPA is the place where your work will shine.

Why choose CAPA?
- Global Audience: Showcase your work to experts and art enthusiasts from around the world.
- Prestigious Awards: Gain recognition for your creativity and technical brilliance.
- Networking Opportunities:Connect with like-minded artists, producers, and festival curators.
- Inspiring Environment: CAPA is not just a competition; it’s a celebration of visual art where passion, talent, and culture converge.

We Accept:
Short films, documentaries, experimental films
Professional and artistic photography
Exceptional works of cinematography

**Let your visual story leave a mark.**
Submit your work today and become part of CAPA – where the art of imagery meets endless possibilities!

Why submit?

Global Reach: Your film can be viewed by up to 10,000 online spectators.
IMDb Qualification: Receive a prestigious award and add it to IMDb.
Professional Opportunities: Network and collaborate with other artists and industry professionals from around the world.

Awards & Prizes

FILM CONTEST - MAIN CATEGORIES
Best Feature Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Student Film
Best Indie Feature Film
Best Super Short Film
Best Ai Film

FILM AWARDS - ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Sci-Fi
Best Animation
Best LGBTQ
Best Experimental Film
Best Series – Pilot
Best Young Filmmaker (under 30y)
Best Travel Documentary

FILM AWARDS – INDIVIDUAL DIRECTOR CATEGORIES
Best Director Short Film (Fiction/Documentary)
Best Director Feature Film (Fiction/Documentary)
Best Director Student Film
Best Director Super Short Film
Best Male Director
Best Female Director
Best Actor (Short/Feature)
Best Actress (Short/Feature)
Best Cinematography (Short/Feature)

FILM AWARDS - CONTINENTAL CATEGORIES
Best European Film
Best American Film
Best South American Film
Best African Film
Best Asian Film
Best Australian Film

SCREENWRITING AWARDS
Best Super Short Script (under 10 pages)
Best Short Script (under 30 pages)
Best Medium-Length Script (under 60 pages)
Best Feature Script (over 61 pages)
Best First Time Screenwriter (Short/Feature Screenplay)
Best Television Script

MUSIC AWARDS
Best Music Video
Best Animation Music Video
Best Experimental Music Video
Best Director Music Video

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
Best Noir Photography
Best Art Photography
Best Film Poster
Best Film Picture (Still)
Best Amateur Photography
Best Experimental Photography
Best Portrait Photography
Best Nature Photography

All winners receive a free certificate (pdf/jpg file)

Rules & Terms

1. Photography/Film/Music Video that are submitted must be the entrant’s original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third Parties. 
2. If your project is selected, you agree that your film will be part of the online screening.
3. No fee waiver. All entry fees are non-refundable.
4. The organizers reserve the right not to award any or all of the prizes.
5. Cinematography & Photography Awards organizers reserve rights change, cancel or re-schedule the dates, venue, awards & categories without consent or information to contestants.
6. The excerpts from films send for Cinematography & Photography Awards can be shown on the Int. T.V. / Local Network / Internet etc. For Promotional / Publicity.
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  • Kevin B Ploth

    Thanks is not enough and “No Me Without the We “ KBP is my powerful mantra that is human-centered work ethic from ARTIMIS Theatrical Productions LLC, a veteran-owned and veteran-led company committed to giving veterans, first responders, and diverse communities a voice on screen.

    February 2026
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  • Erbil Shaban

    I’m super grateful and honoured that Seeing Clearly took home the Best Cinematography award at the Cinematography & Photography Awards! A massive thank you to my team and the festival organisers for an unforgettable experience! Highly recommend to any filmmaker looking to have their work showcased.

    January 2026
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  • Serani Hunyi

    Really great festival, I was thrilled to win the award for Best Experimental Photography, thank you for the opportunity to share my work!

    January 2026
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  • Claudio Bonaccorsi

    Thank you for selecting my work. It was an honor to participate in the Cinematography & Photography Awards. It was a new and important experience for me. Congratulations on the excellent organization.

    December 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for being part of Cinematography & Photography Awards and congratulations again.

  • Philipp Fuchs

    My work was nominated, but there was no communication, and there were various errors on the website (for example, it said that I come from America, which is simply not true). I would expect better if I were spending money on this. Networking is also out of the question as it is an online event. Save your money, to be honest.

    December 2025
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