"Champs-Élysées Film Awards" is a monthly film & screenplay competition.

Each month, our jury will award the best films through private screenings.

Films entered in multiple categories may win multiple awards.

Awards & Prizes

All winners in each monthly round receive the official laurel and the custom certificate of achievement according to their final status in the competition.

The monthly awards by category:
Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary
Best Experimental
Best Animation
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Romantic
Best Dark Comedy
Best Thriller
Best Film Noir
Best Mystery
Best Action
Best Crime
Best Fantasy
Best Horror
Best Sci-Fi
Best Western
Best Parody
Best Children
Best LGBTQ
Best Web Series/TV Pilot/New Media
Best Microfilm
Best Music Video
Best Mobile Short
Best Trailer/Teaser
Best Poster/Photography
Best Producer
Best Director (Female)
Best Director (Male)
Best First Time Director (Female)
Best First Time Director (Male)
Best Student Director (Female)
Best Student Director (Male)
Best Young Filmmaker (Female - Under 18)
Best Young Filmmaker (Male - Under 18)
Best Lead Actress
Best Lead Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Child/Young Actress
Best Child/Young Actor
Best Acting Duo
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Cinematography
Best Production Design
Best Costume Design
Best Special FX
Best Make-Up and Hair
Best Editing
Best Visual FX
Best Sound Design
Best Sound Mixing
Best Sound Editing
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Original Screenplay

Rules & Terms

"Champs-Élysées Film Awards" accepts all forms and genres.
All films must be in English, French, Spanish or Italian or have English, French, Spanish or Italian subtitles.
Multiple entries are allowed for each filmmaker and each entry may be entered in multiple categories separately.
"Champs-Élysées Film Awards" reserves the right, at any time, without notice and without limiting any and all other rights we may have under these Rules & Regulations, at law or in equity, to remove and delete your entry to the festival.

Submissions must be an original work of the applicant’s team and not based, in whole or part, on another author’s work (unless underlying material is in public domain).
You agree that you will not submit any content that is libellous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, sexually, racially, culturally, or ethnically offensive, harassing, intimidating, threatening, hateful, discriminatory or abusive.

Entry does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. No premiere status is required. Rough cuts and incomplete projects are not accepted.

Entry fees are non-refundable.
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  • FRANK MANCUSO

    Thank you once again for the invite. I was honored and humbled by the judging committee for selecting my work as an Award winner. I look forward to submitting again to this festival.

    July 2026
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  • Karim Kari

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    I truly loved my experience with the Champs-Élysées Film Awards.
    As an independent filmmaker, it was a great honour to see THE WANDERERS (Les Errants) recognized with the awards for Best Narrative Feature, Best Male Director, and Best Acting Actors.
    What touched me most was not only the awards themselves, but the genuine respect and attention shown toward independent cinema. It is wonderful to find a festival that values artistic vision, storytelling, and the work of the entire team.
    Thank you for your kindness, your professionalism, and for celebrating our film with such generosity.
    I will proudly return to the Champs-Élysées Film Awards with my next feature film, Emerald Wrath (Colère d'Émeraude).
    Highly recommended to filmmakers looking for a festival that truly appreciates independent cinema.
    With heartfelt gratitude,
    Karim Kari

    July 2026
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  • Clifford Goilo

    Thank you so much for recognizing both Limonada Girl & The Final Vow as winners on several categories. The team is forever grateful to you!

    June 2026
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  • Stella Michael

    We are honoured that Centaurs received multiple awards at the Champs-Élysées Film Awards. The festival showcases exceptional talent and outstanding storytelling, making this recognition especially meaningful. Thank you to the jury and festival team for supporting independent filmmakers and celebrating cinematic excellence.

    June 2026
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  • Monica Ravalico

    Thank you very much for the Winner Award as Best experimental film, with my short "Far away", to this beauty contest.

    June 2026
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