IMDb qualifier "Madrid International Movie Awards" is a bimonthly online cinema festival.

We accept screenplays, shorts and feature films in the following categories: Narrative, Web Series, Animation, Documentary, Indie, Experimental, Music Video and Micro Film.

Every two months, our jury selects the winners through private screenings.

We don't showcase the full films online.

- Certificate - all monthly winners receive a free digital certificate (in JPG), ready for print.
Films entered in multiple categories may win multiple awards!
Only winners may purchase our trophies, by submitting again the project in the 'TROPHY' categories.

OUR PARTNERS: "Hollywood Blood Horror Festival", "Rome International Movie Awards" and "Miami International Gold Awards".

Awards & Prizes

⭐️⭐️⭐️ CATEGORY AWARDS ⭐️⭐️⭐️

🏆Best Feature
🏆Best Drama
🏆Best Comedy
🏆Best Romantic
🏆Best Dark Comedy
🏆Best Horror
🏆Best Thriller
🏆Best Fantasy
🏆Best Sci-Fi
🏆Best Mystery
🏆Best Crime
🏆Best Action
🏆Best Parody
🏆Best Western
🏆Best LGBTQ
🏆Best Animation
🏆Best Documentary
🏆Best Web Series
🏆Best Music Video
🏆Best Experimental
🏆Micro Film
🏆Best Trailer
🏆Best Poster/Photography

⭐️⭐️⭐️ CAST & CREW AWARDS ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🏆Best Producer
🏆Best Director
🏆Best First Time Director
🏆Best Actor
🏆Best Actress
🏆Best Supporting Actor
🏆Best Supporting Actress
🏆Best Young Actor
🏆Best Young Actress
🏆Best Duo
🏆Best Ensemble
🏆Best Cinematography
🏆Best Editing
🏆Best Sound Design
🏆Best Original Score
🏆Best Original Screenplay
🏆Best Visual FX
🏆Best Special FX
🏆Best Costume Design
🏆Best Makeup and Hairstyling
🏆Best Special Makeup
🏆Best Production Design

Rules & Terms

By submitting your film to the "Madrid International Movie Awards" the individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it understands and accepts these requirements, rules and regulations.

Requirement.
1. Upload an official poster
2. Synopsis
3. Vimeo link or upload your film to FilmFreeway submission page.

a. We do not accept DVD, Blue Ray or DCP files. We accept all genres in any language, from around the world. Please select the right category while submitting to avoid disqualification.

b. All films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).

c. You agree to use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster/stills) for promotional purpose.

d. Winning categories varies every month depending on the submission we receive. If we think the categories submitted is not to a standard of "Madrid International Movie Awards" win, it will be removed.

e. Entry fees are non-refundable.

f. The Jury may award multiple films/screenplays and can give extra awards. Submissions compete against each other and alone: all projects are judged against a high standard of merit of various departments and are scored accordingly based on Originality/Creativity, Direction, Writing, Cinematography, Performances, Production Value, Pacing, Structure and Sound/Music.

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  • Matty Mahoney

    Communication was great, and we were honoured to have our film win in the "crime" category! Thank you!

    April 2026
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  • Soegimitro BOOM

    An excellent and professionally managed festival with great communication and support for filmmakers.

    I’m truly honored to receive Best Experimental Film for “PEPE – Be Yourself”.

    Proud to represent Indonesia on the global stage.

    Highly recommended festival!

    April 2026
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  • Pablo Alejandro

    We thank you for the opportunity.

    April 2026
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  • Veronica Lopez

    Very excited to have won in six categories for my original indie thriller short film, The Visuals. Thanking Madrid International Movie Awards for recognizing the hard work and dedication that went into this film.

    April 2026
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  • Francesco Carignani

    It was a great experience! Thank you very much!

    February 2026
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