Freewheeling Film Awards is an international short film competition with an annual awards ceremony, rooting for independent films.
Our state of mind is to boost the way of filmmaking. Giving a voice to those who have a significant storytelling. We want to screen your hard work.

Quarterly (fall, winter, spring and summer), our jury elects the best of each category. The annual competition will start after the seasonal phases. Every winner will be automatically qualified for the final round.

2026-2027 Seasonal winners: fall, winter, spring and summer. Then the finals in October 2027.

All seasonal film winners (fall, winter, spring and summer) will be online for a day and will compete to be the best of the best each year for the chance to be screened at the annual ceremony in London.

For our annual event, the best of the best will compete to get the Freewheeling Award of the year. The winners can get their trophy and will be listed on our website. The annual awards ceremony will take place in London, at The Castle Cinema.

2026-2027 Seasonal winners: fall, winter, spring and summer. Then the finals.

- Best short film (drama, comedy, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, action/adventure, fan film, horror, thriller) 9 seasonal winners each season (fall, winter, spring and summer)

- Best filmmaker of a short film (drama, comedy, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, action/adventure, fan film, horror, thriller) 9 seasonal winners each season (fall, winter, spring and summer)

- Best actress in a short film (drama, comedy, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, action/adventure, fan film, horror, thriller) 9 seasonal winners each season (fall, winter, spring and summer)

- Best actor in a short film (drama, comedy, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, action/adventure, fan film, horror, thriller) 9 seasonal winners each season (fall, winter, spring and summer)

In a short film:
- Best cinematography
- Best production design
- Best special effects
- Best costumes
- Best makeup
- Best editing
- Best sound
- Best screenplay
8 seasonal winners each season (fall, winter, spring and summer)

All seasonal winners (fall, winter, spring and summer) will compete to be the best of the best each year for the chance to be screened at the annual ceremony.

ANNUAL AWARDS:
- Best short film
- Best filmmaker (short)
- Best actress (short)
- Best actor (short)
- Best cinematography (short)
- Best production design (short)
- Best special effects (short)
- Best costumes (short)
- Best makeup (short)
- Best editing (short)
- Best sound (short)
- Best screenplay (short)

12 awards

By submitting your film, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
All non-English films must have English subtitles in order to be judged.
You (individual or corporation) agree that we can exhibit segments of your film online or screen to a physical audience in a programmed session (including trailer, film poster, press release, stills, teaser…) even after the festival for promotional purpose.
For award and nominees selections (and non-selections), judging decisions are final.
Excluding commercial and industrial work, we accept films produced at any time. The film must be completed by the time of submission. Submission fee is non-refundable. We reserve the right to make changes at any time for any reason and we’ll not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling, distribution of trophies and laurels and we are free to modify them.
Submitters agree to not sue or threaten the Freewheeling Film Awards, its parent company, its directors, staff, volunteers, sponsors, affiliates, and/or partners, or to take legal action or inflict litigation of any kind by any means.
Understand that there are no fees due to you for screening a part or the entire film at the event or for any other matters arising from the submission of the film to the festival and accept that Freewheeling Film Awards is therefore under no obligation to pay you any sums.
You have signed release forms in relation to copyright and all other applicable rights have been legally cleared and granted.
You have read, understood, and unconditionally agree to all of the Freewheeling Film Awards’ submission guidelines and the complete terms and conditions of the Freewheeling Film Awards.

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  • Christopher Matthew Spencer

    We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to have “The Red Market” (https://www.instagram.com/theredmarketfilm/) featured at your event. The entire team, from Brian Cutler Actors Studio to the dedicated students and alumni from Dodge College at Chapman University, appreciates your support and recognition. Being seen and celebrated by your audience is an honor we hold dearly.

    February 2026
  • I was so happy to hear from Film Freeway that we won an award at this online award festival. The award is deeply appreciated. On behalf of the director and actress, I thank you.
    - Writer & Producer Darren Burch

    October 2025
  • Really nice festival made by nice people! Thank you for the best design production award to The Filmmaker! Long life to Freewheeling!

    October 2025
  • Jacob Cooney

    Was fun to be involved in this year’s festival. Look forward to next year.

    October 2025
  • Stephanie Engel

    Very friendly and warm team.
    Thank you so much😘

    November 2023