The Indie Film & Screenplay International Festival stands as a beacon for filmmakers and screenwriters worldwide, offering a platform to showcase their unique stories and creative visions.

Our mission is simple: to discover, celebrate, and elevate the finest indie films and screenplays from across the globe, fostering a community of passionate storytellers and cineastes.

At the Indie Film & Screenplay International Festival, we embrace diversity in storytelling, welcoming submissions across all genres and formats. From experimental shorts to poignant dramas, from quirky comedies to thrilling adventures, we invite creators to unleash their imagination and share their stories with the world.

Awards & Prizes

🎥 Best Short Film
🎥 Best Feature Film
🎥 Best Animation
🎥 Best Student Film
🎥 Best Low Budget Film (under 5k)
🎥 Best Documentary
🎥 Best Non-Dialogue Film
🎥 Best Director
🎥 Best First-Time Director
🎥 Best Actor
🎥 Best Actress
🎥 Best Music
🎥 Best Music Video

📝 Best Screenplay Short Film
📝 Best Screenplay Feature Film
📝 Best Student Screenplay

Rules & Terms

1. Films must be submitted via an online screener only We do not accept films submitted by physical copy.
2. Submission implies acceptance of terms, including representation of ownership and rights to exhibit the film, and acknowledgment of no confidential relationship with the festival.
3. Submitters grant the festival rights to use film footage, stills, titles, and information for promotional purposes. All submitted photos must be clearly labeled and may be used in any festival promotions.
4. Non-Dutch or non-English language produced films must have English or Dutch subtitles or be dubbed in English or Dutch.
5. Selected films cannot associate with non-official sponsors without the festival's consent.
6. Submitters agree to indemnify the festival against any claims arising from the exhibition of the film.
7. Filmmakers or screenwriters accepted and are attending the in-person festival are responsible for travel, lodging, and all other expenses.
8. The Indie Film & Screenplay International Festival reserves the right to change any stated information, eligibility and submission guidelines, terms and conditions of entry, 9. Entry fees are non-refundable.
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  • Ben Hopwood

    A Quarter Finalist first time around. Many thanks to all those involved at the International Indie Film & Screenplay Festival.

    July 2026
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  • Pana S.

    This festival seems more like a business than a platform for discovering talent. What is especially frustrating is that it takes nearly six months, only to announce that the final results will be released at the end of the year. The selection timeline and each judging round should have been clearly explained when submissions opened. Instead, the process is extremely vague and gives the impression that the festival simply wants to keep attracting more submissions. It is also questionable that entrants can receive finalist status merely by registering to attend the festival.

    July 2026
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  • Hillary Anger

    This festival was confusing: I received a notification of being a semifinalist and that I would advance to finalist by expressing interest in tickets to a gala being held in Norway in December: "To secure your seat(s), please click this link to complete the attendance form. Once submitted, your judging status will be updated within a few days to ‘Finalist’, which is essentially the same as ‘Nominee/Quarter-Finalist’ but helps us track in-person attendance." Having quarter-finalist, semi-finalist, and finalist all mean the same thing made me wonder about legitimacy of their honors. I give them a one-star rating to call attention to being able to 'buy' finalist status.

    July 2026
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  • ROBERT HIRSCH

    I deeply appreciate this festival, the organizers, and judges. The Gala in Graz this past December was wonderful. Such an honor that my screenplay, Exchange, was awarded Best Character Development. And for this upcoming Gala, that my screenplay, Clearlake, has been nominated is a tremendous honor. Thank you.

    February 2026
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  • Naoki Inoura

    I was very happy that "Welcome to the Parallel World" was nominated.

    Did this film miss out on the award?
    Was it screened at the film festival?
    I would like to know the results.

    Thank you very much.

    February 2026
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