The Indie Film Awards (IFA) is a true platform for showcasing documentaries, features, and short films. We strongly believe in supporting independent movies from all around the world.
Our ultimate mission is to value the work of independent creators, actors, actresses, writers, and filmmakers. We are dedicated and remain committed to our goal.

Festival Pattern!
Our festival is based on film screenings, workshops, lectures, conferences, and awards ceremonies. The film selection process is very transparent, all the jury members look at all the entries, and all the top-rated movies get official selection.
All the selected filmmakers will be provided with free lunch and dinner, The IFA team will arrange a city tour for the filmmakers. We, together with our sponsors, will cover 50% of the costs of the hotel while visiting the the IFA-Indie Film Awards.

Awards & Prizes

Awards and prizes.
At our annual festival, we will distribute 1000 USD to the winners in the main categories, as well as a prestigious trophy award to all the winners at the red carpet award ceremony.

Categories!

Best Feature Documentary Film
Best Short Documentary Film
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Music Video
Best Animated Movie
Experimental Movie

Winners

ARGON
in Best Short Film

Shams - Schizophrenia
in Best Music Video

Longing and Loneliness
in Super Shot Film

THE INVISIBLE CHILDREN
Best Documentary Film

Rules & Terms

Eligibility!

We accept all types of films...

Subtitles!
All film submissions to the IFA will be reviewed by the members of our selection committee.

Films from other languages must contain English subtitles for consideration.
Submission fees are not refundable.

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  • Akshita Vashisht

    Thank you for the opportunity to share my story and raise awareness about water scarcity. I am honored that my short documentary, Paani, was selected for the festival. Best, Akshita Vashisht

    June 2026
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  • Chris Zebe

    Thank you for including "Für Elise" in your program.

    June 2026
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  • Alexandre Alonso

    THANK YOU SO MUCH IT WAS AN HONOR! Best festival

    April 2026
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  • Alejandro Alvarado

    Very rewarding to be included in the Iconic Indie Film Awards. I appreciate the love!

    April 2026
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  • Jeon-Han KIM

    Hello. I am happy that my film, 'The House Beyond the Stairs,' is participating in the film festival. I would like to thank the festival organizers.

    April 2026
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