The Indie Filmmaker Awards is an awards show that prides itself in championing newcomers as well as established indie filmmakers.

Its founders are veterans of the indie film industry who a decade ago co-founded several film festivals. The Awards Jury is made up of Award Winning Indie filmmakers and approved Indie Film Critics - and as such are extremely passionate about indie filmmaking.

​We truly understand your drive, your vision and the often seemingly insurmountable challenges that you face bringing your ideas to life- and in front of a highly appreciative audience.

​Submit your film to us today for a chance to gain true recognition and be a celebrated winner at our next award show.

* Due to the current pandemic and state restrictions on indoor gatherings, our event n for 2021 will be held online. We will return to our event location in 2022.

Awards & Prizes

The Indie Filmmaker Awards awards prizes for best indie films in various categories.

Rules & Terms

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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You may submit your movie for consideration in multiple categories.
To do this, you must fill out and submit the form each time you submit to another category, stating the category you wish to submit to.
The submission fee is due for each category you submit to.
We do not accept any films finished earlier than 2017.

​You must own the rights to your film. You must also have the permission to use the music in your film as well as the permission from everyone appearing in your film.

Non-English language films will be accepted but must have English subtitles.

Our 2021 Indie Filmmaker Awards ceremony does not screen films, it is an award ceremony with awards being given to winners of various categories.

Please note that, by submitting your film you agree to the following:
The Indie Filmmaker Awards may use parts of your film for promotional purposes.
These may include trailers, scenes, still photographs etc.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
We categorically do NOT accept X-Rated or extremist propaganda material.

​SELECTION

All films will be screened by film industry professionals.
The semi-finalists will be personally reviewed by our festival directors.