The SoCal Film Awards continually looks for ways to acknowledge and honor creative artists. Through the SoCal Film Awards we aim to bring recognition to filmmakers and screenwriters at all levels, from the up-and-comer to the seasoned pro!
In 2005, we started as a celebration of independent filmmaking with theatrical screenings, workshops, guests and much more. We broke ground with new media events and screenings as well.
We are currently an online awards event without screenings.
To continue this legacy of celebrating creative independence, the SoCal Film Awards rises anew to honor and acknowledge the work of creative artists worldwide.
In the past, the SoCal has celebrated movies with heavyweights from Tom Hanks to Ann-Margret and guests in attendance from Trent Opalach (Infinity War cinematographer) to JF Lawton (Pretty Woman screenwriter) to Andy Dick (comedian, actor). While we look to the greats for inspiration, our heart and soul very much focus on the creativity of the emerging artist or the established independent.
As we have for many years in the past, the SoCal Film Awards will continue to celebrate the independence of filmmaking, screenwriting and the creative arts.
An award from the SoCal Film Awards has meaning. It is a celebration of arts and independence and is reviewed and selected by professionals within the industry.
Select winners will receive a combination of:
- A printable/frameable 8"x10" laurel to display;
- Customized printable/frameable certificate for purchase.
AWARD LEVELS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Diamond Awards are for the tops in any of the categories – these are the crème de la crème.
The Awards of Excellence is awarded to top notch creative minds for their grand accomplishments in any category.
The Awards of Achievement are bestowed to the great minds who have gone above and beyond showing great worth and promise!
The Legacy Award is not always given, but when it is, we believe that this is for a filmmaker, screenwriter or creative artist who has produced a creative legacy, one that will be remembered and lead to great things!
We also have "Best of" awards for certain categories and we list finalists in the primary categories.
