The Kookai International Film Festival, combines an esteemed international film competition with a concentrated industry summit organized to address the ever-changing landscape of film and media creation. Tailored to fit the moment, the festival includes in-theatre and online screenings, red carpets, talent talks and special events. Industry initiatives include a Content Summit featuring interactive sessions and networking meetings, to provide filmmakers new opportunities to connect around the globe.

Awards & Prizes

We proudly announce all our Categories. Your project might become a multi award winning film!.

MAIN CATEGORIES

* Best Short
* Best Foreign Short
* Best Documentary Short
* Best Animation Short
* Best Experimental Short
* Best Horror Short
* Best Student Short
* Best First Time Filmmaker Short
* Best Music Video
* Best Producer
* Best Female Director
* Best Male Director
* Best Student Director
* Best Actress
* Best Actor
* Best New Actress/Actor
* Best Acting Ensemble
* Best Cinematography
* Best Editing
* Best Production Design
* Best Sound Design
* Best Original Score
* Best Screenwriting
* Best Experimental Feature film
* Best Documentary Feature
* Best Animation Feature
* Best Student Feature film
* Best First Time Filmmaker Feature
* Best Original Score Feature film

Rules & Terms

The Kookai International Film Festival welcomes any film in any genre, under 180 minutes in length.

Only digital submissions will be accepted: please upload films via FilmFreeway.

If submitters are unable to upload a screener, we will accept a private Vimeo link, emailed along with the submission tracking number, to kookaiawards@gmail.com.

A submission fee will not be reimbursed if they decide to withdraw their submission. All entry fees are non-refundable.

Accepted filmmakers attending the festival are responsible for their own expenses.

Filmmakers certify that they have full rights to use all music in their films. All photos submitted may be used for any festivals promotions. Non-English films must have English subtitles, or be dubbed in English.
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  • Joshua Lawrence

    Thank you so much for picking my project 'A Moment', to not only be apart of your festival but to win best short film! Really appreciate it! Awesome Festival!!

    January 2025
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  • Siraj Ansari

    Overall nice festival ,Very thankful to each & everyone who are part of the festival

    September 2024
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  • Candy Beard

    I LOVE this film festival. The communication was great! The price of entry was extremely fair and they did not nickle and dime you as many festivals do. It was an honor to be a part of it and icing on the cake was winning an award. THANK YOU for seeing something great in our film, THE TEXT. Also, the certificates and laurels we received were beautiful and very much appreciated. I do definitely recommend!

    August 2024
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  • Sai Devanand S

    I am thrilled and deeply honored to learn that my film has been selected by your esteemed committee. Your recognition means the world to me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my work with a wider audience.

    The dedication and expertise you bring to the selection process are truly commendable. Your commitment to supporting independent filmmakers like myself inspires me to continue creating meaningful stories through the medium of cinema.

    Once again, thank you for believing in my vision and giving my film a platform. I look forward to contributing more to the world of filmmaking and hope to make you proud.

    With sincere appreciation,
    Sai Devanand, Jama (Tamil)

    July 2024
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  • Ian Charles Lister

    Delighted to achieve semi-finalist status at this worthy festival.

    June 2024
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