KWPC Independent Film Festival
The KWPC Independent Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the creativity, passion, and artistic vision of independent filmmakers from around the world. Founded by filmmakers for filmmakers, our festival provides a platform for emerging and established creators to showcase compelling stories that inspire, entertain, educate, and spark meaningful conversations.
We believe that independent cinema has the power to amplify diverse voices, highlight important social issues, and bring communities together through the art of storytelling. Our mission is to create opportunities for filmmakers to connect with audiences, industry professionals, and fellow artists while gaining recognition for their work.
The festival welcomes a wide range of genres and styles, including narrative films, documentaries, animation, experimental projects, web series, student films, and socially impactful stories. We are especially interested in films that demonstrate originality, strong storytelling, creative filmmaking, and authentic perspectives.
Selected films will be screened during our festival event and considered for awards in multiple categories. In addition to film screenings, attendees will have opportunities to participate in networking events, filmmaker discussions, special presentations, and our closing awards celebration.
Whether you are an emerging filmmaker sharing your first project or an experienced creator presenting your latest work, we invite you to become part of a growing community that values independent cinema and the artists who make it possible.
Join us as we celebrate the power of storytelling, honor creative excellence, and showcase the next generation of independent filmmakers.
We look forward to viewing your work and welcoming you to the KWPC Independent Film Festival.

Awards & Prizes

Official Festival Selection laurels will be awarded to all selected films.
Winners in each award category will receive a custom KWPC Independent Film Festival trophy and official winner laurels.
Additional honorary trophies and recognition awards will be presented during the festival gala to distinguished guests, community leaders, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts, entertainment, and community service.
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Student Film
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Inspirational Film
Social Impact Award
Audience Choice Award

Rules & Terms

Rules & Terms
All films must be submitted through FilmFreeway.
Entrants must own all rights to their submitted work, including music, images, footage, and any other copyrighted material contained in the film.
Films in a language other than English must include English subtitles.
Short Films must have a runtime of 40 minutes or less, including credits.
Feature Films must have a runtime of 41 minutes or longer, including credits.
Multiple entries may be submitted; however, a separate entry fee is required for each submission.
Submission fees are non-refundable.
Films that have been publicly screened, distributed, or released online are eligible for submission.
By submitting, filmmakers grant the KWPC Independent Film Festival permission to use film trailers, posters, still images, and excerpts of up to three minutes for promotional purposes related to the festival.
Filmmakers retain all ownership and copyrights to their work.
Selected films must provide a high-quality digital screening copy upon request.
The festival reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project and to reassign submissions to a more appropriate category when necessary.
Decisions of the festival selection committee and judges are final.
The festival reserves the right to make necessary changes to event dates, venues, screening schedules, awards, and festival programming.
Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the festival.
By submitting a film, entrants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and accepted all festival rules and terms.
The KWPC Independent Film Festival promotes a respectful and inclusive environment and reserves the right to disqualify entries containing unlawful content or material that infringes upon the rights of others.