Miami International Gold Awards

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The "Miami International Gold Awards" is a bimonthly online film festival.

We accept features, shorts and screenplay 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 winners receive a free digital certificate (in JPG), ready to 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.

"Miami International Gold Awards" is a partner festival of "Hollywood Blood Horror Festival", "Rome International Movie Awards" and "Madrid International Movie Awards".

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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
🏆AI 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 Production Design
🏆Best Costume Design
🏆Best Makeup and Hairstyling

By submitting your film to the "Miami International Gold 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 "Miami International Gold Awards" win, it will be removed.

e. Entry fees are non-refundable.

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Francesco Carignani

Great festival!!! I'm very happy about our participation here

May 2026

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Rosie Malek-Yonan

Great festival and staff. Had a wonderful experience. Thank you for recognizing my work.

May 2026

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SALLY CLACK-MANNING aka Shampagne

fantastic film festival...really great crew...thank you

May 2026

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Soegimitro BOOM

Thank you, Miami International Gold Awards, for recognizing my two AI films, PEPE — BE YOURSELF and BEHIND THE MASK: JERRY, as Best AI Film Winners.

This festival gave great appreciation to AI storytelling and independent creators from around the world. I am truly honored to proudly represent Indonesia on this international stage.

Professional communication, strong festival spirit, and a meaningful platform for filmmakers.

Thank you to all juries and supporters.
The journey continues.

Soegimitro
AI Filmmaker Indonesia 🇮🇩

May 2026

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NELLY CLASTRIER

Excellent festival. Thank you for the award winner and the certificate. All in time. Good communication.

May 2026

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Dates & Deadlines

May 1, 2026
Opening Date
May 20, 2026
Earlybird Deadline
- TROPHY 1 (PALM D'OR) + TROPHY 2 (CRYSTAL PLAQUE) - FOR USA
- TROPHY 1 (PALM D'OR) + TROPHY 2 (CRYSTAL PLAQUE) - OUTSIDE USA
- TROPHY 1: PALM D'OR (FOR USA)
- TROPHY 1: PALM D'OR (OUTSIDE USA)
- ALL CATEGORIES
- Best Feature Film
- 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 TV-Web Series
- Best Music Video
- Best Experimental
- Best Micro Film (up to 120 seconds)
- Best AI Film
- Best Trailer
- Best Poster/Photography
- Best Producer
- Best Director
- Best 1st Time Director
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Young Actor
- Best Young Actress
- Best Acting Duo
- Best Acting Ensemble
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Sound Design
- Best Original Score
- Best Original Screenplay
- Best VFX
- Best Special FX
- Best Production Design
- Best Costume Design
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling
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June 30, 2026
Final Deadline
July 1, 2026
Notification Date
July 6, 2026
Event Date

Categories & Fees

TROPHY 1 (PALM D'OR) + TROPHY 2 (CRYSTAL PLAQUE) - FOR USA
With this option you can order the two trophies together and save a lot of money! NO DISCOUNTS on this category, if you use a discount we will have to cancel your order and refund you as we have standard shipping and manufacturing expenses. *FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING* Please note you will be responsible for ALL Customs Fees and Duty Taxes that your country charges. To inquire about these costs, please contact your local delivery service or customs department.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $570
- Student: $510
- Gold Members: $510
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $570
- Student: $510
- Gold Members: $510
Submit Now
TROPHY 1 (PALM D'OR) + TROPHY 2 (CRYSTAL PLAQUE) - OUTSIDE USA
With this option you can order the two trophies together and save a lot of money! NO DISCOUNTS on this category, if you use a discount we will have to cancel your order and refund you as we have standard shipping and manufacturing expenses. *FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING* Please note you will be responsible for ALL Customs Fees and Duty Taxes that your country charges. To inquire about these costs, please contact your local delivery service or customs department.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $700
- Student: $630
- Gold Members: $630
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $700
- Student: $630
- Gold Members: $630
Submit Now
TROPHY 1: PALM D'OR (FOR USA)
Only if you are a WINNER, an HONORABLE MENTION or a FINALIST, you can order our exclusive trophy. Preview of the statue available on our "Filmfreeway" page and on our social media. After completing your order, we will send you an email with all the information. NO DISCOUNTS on this category, if you use a discount we will have to cancel your order and refund you as we have standard shipping and manufacturing expenses. *FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING* Please note you will be responsible for ALL Customs Fees and Duty Taxes that your country charges. To inquire about these costs, please contact your local delivery service or customs department.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $390
- Gold Members: $350
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $390
- Gold Members: $350
Submit Now
TROPHY 1: PALM D'OR (OUTSIDE USA)
Only if you are a WINNER, an HONORABLE MENTION or a FINALIST, you can order our exclusive trophy. Preview of the statue available on our "Filmfreeway" page and on our social media. After completing your order, we will send you an email with all the information. NO DISCOUNTS on this category, if you use a discount we will have to cancel your order and refund you as we have standard shipping and manufacturing expenses. *FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING* Please note you will be responsible for ALL Customs Fees and Duty Taxes that your country charges. To inquire about these costs, please contact your local delivery service or customs department.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $490
- Gold Members: $440
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $490
- Gold Members: $440
Submit Now
TROPHY 2: CRYSTAL PLAQUE
Only if you are a WINNER, an HONORABLE MENTION or a FINALIST, you can order our exclusive trophy. Preview of the statue available on our "Filmfreeway" page and on our social media. After completing your order, we will send you an email with all the information. NO DISCOUNTS on this category, if you use a discount we will have to cancel your order and refund you as we have standard shipping and manufacturing expenses. *FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING* Please note you will be responsible for ALL Customs Fees and Duty Taxes that your country charges. To inquire about these costs, please contact your local delivery service or customs department.
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $280
- Student: $250
- Gold Members: $250
Submit Now
ALL CATEGORIES
This category grants admission to all categories. Short and feature films between 1 and 180 minutes in length. The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $170
- Student: $150
- Gold Members: $150
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $190
- Student: $170
- Gold Members: $170
Submit Now
Best Feature Film
Over 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). Any film genre. The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Drama
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Comedy
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Romantic
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Dark Comedy
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Horror
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Thriller
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Fantasy
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Sci-Fi
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Mystery
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Crime
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Action
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Parody
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Western
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best LGBTQ
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Animation
Under 90 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Documentary
Under 120 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best TV-Web Series
Under 60 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Music Video
Under 60 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Experimental
Under 45 minutes: narrative (fiction). The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Micro Film (up to 120 seconds)
Films up to 120 seconds (including credits) are eligible in this category. The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best AI Film
Under 120 minutes. The films must include English or Spanish or Italian subtitles (unless the spoken languages are English or Spanish or Italian).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Trailer
Any genre.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Poster/Photography
Any genre.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Producer
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Director
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best 1st Time Director
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Actor
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Actress
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Supporting Actor
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Supporting Actress
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Young Actor
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Young Actress
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Acting Duo
Short and feature films. The names to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Acting Ensemble
Short and feature films. The names to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Cinematography
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Editing
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Sound Design
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Original Score
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Original Screenplay
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best VFX
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Special FX
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Production Design
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Costume Design
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Short and feature films. The name to be credited must be included in the cover letter.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $30
Submit Now

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