▶️ LIGHTBOX FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.lightboxfestival.com

▶️ IMDB SELECTED FESTIVAL: www.imdb.com/event/ev0074597

▶️ ABOUT THE AWARDS
Lightbox Film & Screenwriting Awards is an international awards event celebrating bold, original, and independent cinema. Created to spotlight visionary storytellers from around the world, our festival champions creativity without compromise and brings audiences closer to the filmmakers shaping the future of film.

▶️ SUBMISSIONS
We welcome submissions across feature films, short films, documentaries, animations, acting reels, and screenplays. Every eligible entry is reviewed with care, and selected projects are celebrated through our official winners’ showcase.

▶️ PRIZE FUND
Lightbox Film Festival offers a prize fund of up to $10,000, representing approximately 20% of the festival's net revenue. This ensures that when the festival thrives, so do its filmmakers.
If total income does not reach the threshold required to award the full $10,000, prizes will be adjusted proportionally.
The maximum total prize fund is capped at $10,000.
See Rules & Terms for full details.

▶️ 2025 LIGHTBOX FESTIVAL WINNERS & NOMINEES
▶️ 2025 Film Award Results: www.lightboxfestival.com/2025-film-awards
▶️ 2025 Screenplay Results: www.lightboxfestival.com/2025-screenplay-awards

Awards & Prizes

▶️ Feature Film Awards
- Best Picture
- Best Documentary

▶️ Short Film Awards
- Best Short Film

▶️ Genre Winners Features & Shorts
- Best Drama
- Best Thriller
- Best Horror
- Best Comedy
- Best Animation
- Best Stop-Motion

▶️ Feature Screenplay Awards
- Best Screenplay

▶️ Screenplay Genre winners
- Best Drama
- Best Action
- Best Thriller
- Best Horror
- Best Sci-fi
- Best Comedy
- Best Fantasy

▶️ Short Screenplay Awards
- Best Short Screenplay

▶️ Short Screenplay Genre Winners
- Best Drama
- Best Action
- Best Thriller
- Best Horror
- Best Sci-fi
- Best Comedy
- Best Fantasy
- Best Animation

▶️ Crew and Acting Awards

▶️ Cast Awards
(Feature Film)
- Best Actor
- Best Actress

(Short Film)
- Best Actor
- Best Actress

▶️ Crew Awards

(Feature Film)
- Best Director
- Best Cinematography
- Best Music

(Short Film)
- Best Director
- Best Cinematography
- Best Music

Rules & Terms

Eligibility

We accept the following:

Feature Films
Short Films
Documentaries
Animations
Screenplays

All genres and countries are welcome.

Non-English films must include English subtitles.
Minimum video resolution: 720p HD.

We do not accept:
Extremist or propaganda content
Pornography
Low-resolution video below 720p

Prize Fund
The prize fund is tied directly to festival performance.
Awards may be adjusted proportionally if total revenue does not meet the level required to release the full $10,000 prize fund.
The festival does not guarantee any specific prize amount unless the revenue threshold is met.
Maximum prize fund: $10,000.
Rights & Usage

By submitting, you grant the festival the right to use:

Posters
Stills
Trailers or teasers
Titles and filmmaker names
…exclusively for promotional purposes related to the festival.

Trophies
Physical trophies are optional and not included in the submission fee.
Winners may order trophies at cost (production + shipping).

Judging
All submissions are evaluated by an independent judging panel.
Festival organisers and technical staff do not take part in scoring or award decisions.
Judges may remove a film from competition if rules are violated.
Judges may withhold awards if no suitable projects are received.
All decisions are final.

Fees
Submission fees are non-refundable under all circumstances.
Authorisation
By submitting, you confirm you are legally authorised to submit the project and hold all necessary rights to materials used.
Indemnification
By entering, you agree to indemnify and hold Lightbox Film Festival harmless from any claims arising from copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, or screenings associated with your submission.

Acceptance of Terms
Submitting your project indicates you have read, understood, and agreed to all Rules & Terms.
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  • Dan Millen

    The Lightbox Film & Screenwriting Festival was my first feature screenplay award so naturally, I have a great review to give.

    But the team behind the festival deserve a special mention. They were very communicative, offered me a script report and positive feedback which is so invaluable.

    Would definitely recommend.

    December 2025
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  • Chris Givens

    We had the honor of winning Best Horror/Comedy Short for OCEANSIDERS. And it truly was an honor. The folks at Lightbox make you feel special and put in an extra effort to showcase your film. Great Communication and very professional. Thank you so much!

    December 2025
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  • Ian Wilson

    From the start, I was very impressed with Lightbox Film & Screenwriting Festival, especially for a first-year, fully online event. Their website is clear and easy to navigate, and communication throughout was prompt, friendly, and professional. My feature screenplay Caramel Drizzle was awarded Best Comedy, and it genuinely felt like the judges had taken the time to read and consider the work carefully rather than just ticking boxes. Although I can’t comment on in-person events or hospitality (as it’s an online festival), I came away with a very positive experience and would happily submit again.

    December 2025
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  • M Thomas

    I found The 2025 Lightbox film Festival to be a very professionally run film festival. My anticipation was so high as I wasn't sure if I'd be selected. The online ceremony was excellent and was also thoroughly enjoyable, my wife and children absolutely loved it. I am so proud and happy that I was chosen and I am so looking forward to next year's festival. 5 STARS.

    December 2025
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  • Glyndwr Edwards

    Many thanks for judging three of our short screenplays as two genre winners and an honourable mention. Interest has been expressed, after these results, with enquiries to these three screenplays and others that we have written.

    December 2025
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