GOLDEN LION FILM FESTIVAL IS VERY WONDERFUL FILM FESTIVAL OF SOUTH INDIA.

The festival features top films from the world’s filmmakers as well as introduces new, talent from around the world. Our mission is to discover high quality and ambitious films, to promote filmmakers’ works and to help them realize their dreams.

Awards & Prizes

The Certificate Awards are given in the following categories:

Best International Feature Film
Best Indian Feature Film
Best International Short Film
Best Indian Short Film
Best Director
Best Debut Filmmaker
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Musical Theme
Best Original Score
Best Sound Designing
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Experimental Film
Best Horror/Thriller/Fantastic/Science Fiction Film
Best Women’s Film
Best Film on Women
Best Animated Film
Best LGBT Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Single Shot Sort Film
Best Family/Children Film
Best Film on Nature/Environment/Wildlife
Best Poster
Best Trailer

Besides the BEST OF THE CATEGORY AWARDS, there are also OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS, AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS and HONOURABLE MENTION AWARDS, which are given, in all categories

Rules & Terms

1. Films made in languages other than English must have English subtitles otherwise they will be summarily rejected.
2. The GLFF reserves the right to refuse entries.
3. The GLFF will not refund any fees if the filmmaker fails to submit the film in the correct category. Films submitted without the correct fees or proper submission media may be deemed ineligible at the discretion of the GLFF programming director or executive director. The festival does not cover any of the expenses incurred by the filmmaker.
4. After a film has been an official selection, the filmmaker will be notified, and eventually the film will be listed on the festival website under Official Selections. The Official Selection status doesn’t mean that your film will be screened at the festival. It means that your film has been appreciated by our judges of panel and you can use the festival logo on your poster.
5. A nominee will be privately screened for the GLFF judging panel, and will not be screened initially to the public.
6. A filmmaker’s submission fee will not be reimbursed if they decide to withdraw their submission. All entry fees are non-refundable.
7. GLFF may without advance notice amend these Rules & Terms from time to time. Each and every such amendment shall become effective immediately. It is your responsibility to periodically check for updates of these Rules & Terms.
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  • Leland Thomas Faegre

    I was happy, humbled and heartened to be Officially Selected and then subsequently conferred an Award Winner at the GOLDEN LION FILM FESTIVAL with my screenplay, "The Handstand Heard 'Round the World."

    With media appearances including Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Today Show and Ryan Seacrest, Deirdre Faegre's school suspension [an aspiring 11 year-old gymnast with dreams of an Olympic berth] became a sensational, international story as seen in the London Times, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and translated into foreign language publications around the world.

    From the GOLDEN LION FILM FESTIVAL: 

    "GOLDEN LION FILM FESTIVAL IS VERY WONDERFUL FILM FESTIVAL OF SOUTH INDIA.

    "The festival features top films from the world’s filmmakers as well as introduces new, talent from around the world. Our mission is to discover high quality and ambitious films, to promote filmmakers’ works and to help them realize their dreams.

    "Besides the BEST OF THE CATEGORY AWARDS, there are also OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS, AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS and HONOURABLE MENTION AWARDS, which are given, in all categories

    "Many, many thanks to Organizer KANNA, Team Members ILAYARAJA, PAVITHRA and the entire team of professionals at the GOLDEN LION FILM FESTIVAL...

    September 2021
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  • Steve Bowker

    Great festival thank you for selecting
    my film

    August 2021
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  • Claudio Neri

    Happy with this very rewarding experience, thanks also to this prestigious festival
    thanks for everything
    Claudio from Italy

    August 2021
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  • JAY DOGRA

    What a Wonderful Festival Golden Lion Film Festival is. Thank you for selecting My film "I'm Sinner" for Best International feature film. Thanks to the Jury and the Judges. Great communication. Looking forward to submitting my next project.

    August 2021
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  • Jonathan Zarantonello

    Enjoyed the experience, feeling very grateful!

    August 2021
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