New York Film & Female Actress Award

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬!

Are you a filmmaker seeking a festival that genuinely connects you with the heart of the film industry? Look no further! The 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 - 𝐈𝐌𝐃𝐛 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 is a distinguished online film festival, offering independent filmmakers from across the globe a stage to showcase their creativity and engage with industry experts.

Last years, we celebrated directors who were in contention for 𝐎𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫 and 𝐁𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐀 nominations. Our festival prides itself on a professional evaluation approach, assessing the technical craftsmanship, conceptual depth, dramatic arc, tone, scriptwriting, conflict, authenticity of action, acting performances, and all the intricate details that make up your film.

The festival operates seasonally, with four cycles: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. At the end of each year, we host a grand screening event.

With over 5,000 filmmakers from 120 countries already placing their trust in us, we understand the challenges and expenses tied to completing a film project. As former filmmakers ourselves, we've faced the limitations of traditional festivals that often offer minimal industry connections. At the New York Film and Actress Awards, we transcend merely showcasing your film – we connect you with the film industry.

We are filmmakers, producers, and entrepreneurs who comprehend how tough it is to gain recognition for your work. That’s why we devised a unique project involving international jurors, providing a fresh opportunity to present your film to the world. Our mission is to identify and honor talent and passion, rewarding the finest film projects.

Our festival's online format allows for a broader reach and can be more effective for filmmakers than traditional in-person screenings, as viewers worldwide can participate.

Supporting independent film means discovering talent and assisting emerging filmmakers in finding their place in the film market. Join us at the New York Film and Actress Awards and let your work shine on a global stage.

𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚’𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕? The New York Film and Actress Awards is your ultimate platform! Here’s why you should submit your project to our festival:

𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
At the New York Film and Actress Awards, we don’t just showcase your film – we bridge the gap between filmmakers and industry professionals. Our festival is a premier online event that connects you with directors, producers, and other key players in the film industry.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Our festival prides itself on a meticulous and professional approach. We evaluate films based on their technical excellence, conceptual depth, dramatic arc, script quality, and the authenticity of acting performances. Our detailed feedback can help elevate your project to new heights.

𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡
Unlike traditional festivals confined to one location, our online format ensures your film is accessible to a global audience. This means increased exposure and the potential to connect with industry experts and audiences from around the world.

𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
With four seasonal cycles – spring, summer, autumn, and winter – your film has multiple opportunities to be showcased throughout the year. Our annual screening event at the end of the year highlights the best films from each season.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
We understand the challenges of independent filmmaking because we’ve been there. Our festival is designed to support you every step of the way, from submission to networking opportunities. We are dedicated to promoting new talent and helping you find your place in the film market.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
Our mission is to recognize and reward exceptional talent and passion. Winning an award at the New York Film and Actress Awards can open doors to new opportunities, attract attention from industry leaders, and bolster your credibility as a filmmaker.

𝐈𝐌𝐃𝐛 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥
If you win, you can register your project on our IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0024787/2025/1/

About our Jury
Daniel Alexander Newton – Filmmaker and editor blending psychological horror with emotional intimacy and a strong cinematic voice

Minu Basi – Jury member recognising originality, performance impact, and strong storytelling craft

Pablo Marín J. – Writer and screenwriter developing genre-driven short scripts and a science-fiction transmedia project

Suzanne Spenceley-Burch – Screenwriter with a background in PR/marketing and journalism, recognised for an award-winning screenplay

Peter Tamaribuchi – Playwright and screenwriter with an MFA from UCLA, recognised on Coverfly’s Red List and active as an educator and producer

David Dulev – Jury member focused on acting strength, emotional resonance, and confident directing choices

Jennifer Booth – Jury member valuing clarity, character work, and strong cinematic craft.
Emily Joshua – Screenwriter, filmmaker, and author with award-winning script work and projects developed through the BFI New Writers’ Network

Halia Traore – Jury member supporting bold storytelling and standout performances

Irene Gottlieb – Jury member recognising authentic screen presence and impactful storytelling.

𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒎 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆. 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔!