The Indie Filmmaker Awards is an Imdb Qualifying awards event. Our Indie Filmmaker Awards prides itself in championing newcomers as well as established indie filmmakers.

Our 2023 event will be taking place online over several days.

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.

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.
16 Reviews
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  • Luca Machnich

    Excellent organization and very friendly team.

    March 2023
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  • Kim Wozniak

    Love this film festival. Our production team is very proud that our two lead actors were nominated in the Best Actor/Actress for TV/Web series. Very excited that our lead actor, David, won. Thank you Indie Filmmakers.

    February 2023
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  • Ken Sagoes

    We are honored and deeply grateful that our film “The Secret Weapon: Yesterday IS Today,” was selected as a Nominee in your festival. The festival is well-organized with great communication. May the festival continue to provide filmmakers a platform that fosters creativity and self expression.

    January 2023
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  • Lacye A Brown

    I am so thrilled for my screenplay: “Straw on the Camel”, to have won the Best Short Film Screenplay award at the Indie Filmmaker Awards! This recognition is a true honor, and I am so grateful to the organizers of the awards for providing such a fantastic platform for indie filmmakers to showcase their work.
    The Indie Filmmaker Awards are always such a highlight for me, and this year was no exception. The level of talent on display was truly impressive, and I was so inspired by the creativity and passion of my fellow filmmakers.
    The communication from the Indie Filmmaker Awards was top-tier. I am already looking forward to next year's Indie Filmmaker Awards and the opportunity to connect with more talented filmmakers and screenwriters. Thank you again for this amazing honor!

    January 2023
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  • Autumn Simmons

    It was exciting for Autumn Simmons' sitcom web-series, "The Quirk Chronicles (2019)," to be selected and win "Best Actress" from the Indie Filmmaker Awards.

    January 2023
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