The 2025 DIAMOND GLOBE AWARDS will be held Friday, September 26 at the Dunkirk Multiplex. The Multiplex screens first run Hollywood movies, so here is your chance for your film to be seen on the big screen in the largest venue of the multiplex.
The 200 seat theater has a stage for the presentation of the Diamond Globe Awards at the end of the evening, "AND" the festival will be live streamed worldwide by private ticket access.
Our MEGA DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD is a glittering, 14" platinum mirrored globe. Three nominations per category with ONE WINNER, "BEST OF EACH CATEGORY! Plus, the BEST OF THE BEST, "DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD", for one film judged the TOP in the entire festival will receive a one week premiere of their film at the multiplex. This award is subject to the winner being a world or NYS premiere at the Diamond Globe Awards.
Our awards also include worldwide film and music distribution!
The worldwide live stream will be in real time so if you are in another country or unable to attend the live event you can see it taking place as it is happening with all Q and A's and the prestigious Diamond Globe Awards at the end of the day!
In the INYFF first time filmmakers with no-budgets to seasoned pros with name talent and multi-million dollar budgets screen together in the most eclectic film festival anywhere in NY and the world. Submit today and become part of the INYFF family.
DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD WINNERS, All deliverables must be met including a trailer and the film in a Prores HQ file for distribution.
DCP required for your film to be screened at the multiplex. The multiplex requires a DCP according to their system requirements and will provide one at a nominal cost.
If we are screening at the Cappa Theater in Jamestown, Ny an MP4 in 1920 x 1080 resolution required (We alternate between theaters)
The International New York Film Festival is seeking outstanding filmmakers of all ages. Innovative, creative, unique in their vision. All genre are accepted.
Unfortunately due to the importance of the film submission revenue in operating the Festival we are unable to offer fee waivers. Recognizing the funding challenges that filmmakers face we encourage you to take advantage of the EarlyEarly Bird Deadlines.
Three nominations per category, ONE BEST AWARD WINNER IN EACH!
DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD winners will receive the magnificent 14" glittering, mirrored Globe trophy with a world wide distribution deal for all winners with films over 50 minutes for features and over 22 minutes each episode for TV/Web series.
ALSO, THE BEST OF THE BEST "DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD". A huge 14" glittering, mirrored platinum globe for the TOP FILM of the entire festival, .
DIAMOND GLOBE AWARDS are only awarded to those ATTENDING THE LIVE EVENT!
Those not attending but received an award can purchase a trophy on our website.
Not all official selections are screened LIVE but ALL official selections are qualified for all awards and distribution deals. Those Official Selections attending the live event are given first placement in the screening schedule.
NOTE: FOR THOSE NOT ATTENDING the LIVE EVENT BUT AN AWARD WINNER, CUSTOM DIGITAL CERTIFICATES ARE SENT WITH A LAUREL. Trophies can be purchased on our website.
Film and Music Distribution Awards presented at the Diamond Globe Awards.
