The Super Indie Film Festival (SIFF) is a monthly film festival in Los Angeles, with multiple main categories and subcategories and it has the goal to create opportunities and highlight talents of independent film.

- Our team will choose, at its discretion, the official selection and the winners of each category;

- Each month, or edition, all entries will be privately screened online to the festival jury. All official selections will be announced and will receive, by email, their respective laurels. All monthly winners will be announced one day after the event date and will receive, by email, their respective laurels and a certificate.

- All the award winners are listed on our website.

MONTHLY COMPETITION:

CATEGORIES
(main categories)

Best Super Short Film
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Feature Documentary
Best Indie Short Film
Best Indie Feature Film
Best Inspirational Short Film
Best Inspirational Feature Film
Best Action Short
Best Action Feature
Best Comedy Short
Best Comedy Feature
Best Romantic Comedy Short
Best Romantic Comedy Feature
Best Drama Short
Best Drama Feature
Best Horror Short
Best Horror Feature
Best Thriller Short
Best Thriller Feature
Best Sci-Fi Short
Best Sci-Fi Feature
Best Animation
Best Fantasy Short
Best Fantasy Feature
Best LGBTQ Short
Best LGBTQ Feature
Best Experimental Short
Best Experimental Feature
Best Student Film
Best Web/Tv Series (also pilot)
Best Mobile Short
Best Music Video
Best Trailer
Best Commercial Video

SUBCATEGORIES

You can submit to sub-categories only if you submit also to a main category: Short Film, Short Documentary, Super Short Film, Indie Short Film, Indie Feature Film, Feature Film, Feature Documentary, Inspirational Film, Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Animation, LGBTQ, Experimental, Student Film, Web/Tv Series, Mobile Short, Music Video, Commercial, Trailer / Teaser.

+ Best First Time Producer / Short
+ Best First Time Producer / Feature
+ Best Producer
+ Best First Time Director / Feature
+ Best First Time Director / Short
+ Best Director Super Short Film
+ Best Director Short Film
+ Best Director / Short
+ Best Director Feature Film
+ Best Actor
+ Best Supporting Actor
+ Best Actress
+ Best Supporting Actress
+ Best Cinematography
+ Best Production Design
+ Best Editing
+ Best Sound Design
+ Best VFX
+ Best Drone
+ Best Original Screenplay
+ Best Original Story
+ Best Original Score
+ Best Original Song
+ Best Costume Design
+ Best Makeup and Hairstyling
+ Best Poster

- We accept films from any country in the world produced as of January 1, 2016;
- Any Foreign film that is not in English must have English subtitles;
- We do not require premiere status;
- All films are viewed by “SUPER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF)”;
- Multiple applications from the same sender are accepted. For each registration there is an individual registration fee;
- Films can only be sent through our uploading platforms;
- No postage is accepted;
- Registration fees must be paid through our registration platforms at the time of registration;
- Films entered in the wrong category are automatically disqualified;
- Registration fees are non-refundable;
- If you withdraw your film from the festival, we will not be responsible for refunding any registration fees;
- Films can be resent if they have not been selected in the previous months;
- We do not accept video resolution less than 720p HD;
- We do not accept pornography, any non-proper content videos;
- We do not accept extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations;
- We do not accept Films involving politics / films that promote political agenda;
- Failure to meet the eligibility requirements will lead to disqualification;
- Disqualification will not entitle the sender to a refund of the registration fee;
- Submitting your movie, you authorize SUPER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF) to use, distribute and share the film poster, trailer, teaser, synopsis and movie stills in our website and / or social media.
- SUPER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF) DOES NOT publish films on its website or on social media.
- The selected films will be promoted in English on our social networks;
- All selected films will receive the Official Selection laurels by email;
- All winning films will receive the winner's laurels for the category and a certificate by email;
- All winners will be announced one day after the event date.

JURY

- The SUPER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF) selection committee and the jury's decision are final;
- SIFF does not provide feedback on the films entered or on the jury's decision.

NOTIFICATION

- The status of submissions will be disclosed through our submitting platforms and it is the submitter’s full responsibility to track the status of their submission;

USAGE RIGHTS

- By submitting a film, the participant declares and warrants that he or she has all the rights of use necessary to use the film under this agreement and that when using the film in the context of this agreement, no third party rights, including the persons portrayed in the film, will be violated. You agree to indemnify and hold LOS ANGELES SUPER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF) liable for and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including, but not limited to, attorney fees and court fees) that may be incurred by reason for any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening and loss or damage to videos submitted for the festival.

- SUPER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF) is not responsible for any copyright infringement or unauthorized use;

- SUPER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF) reserves the right to make any changes in the festival configuration without prior notice, if necessary.

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  • Extremely honored for my short film “rEVOLVE” to be an official selection and now winner for best drama short and best first time producer. Great festival. Great communication. Can’t wait to submit again.

    July 2021
  • A truly wonderful festival! Our film LIVING THE DREAM won the nomination BEST COMEDY SHORT! Great thank you! Until next time!

    May 2021
  • Participating in the Super Indie Film Festival was an incredible, beautiful and wonderful experience for the whole team.

    A well organized festival, serious, with beautiful quality and warmth.
    Communication is fast and efficient.

    Thank so much to the gentlemen of the jury for their respect and for placing our film at the top of the podium.

    I recommend them 100% and do not hesitate presenting your films at this festival.

    May 2021
  • SuperIndie was amazing. The festival does an excellent job of promoting your work. I was honored to be selected. I encourage everyone to submit their scripts. Thank you.

    May 2021
  • Many thanks to the organizers of the Super Indie Film Festival for the excellent work. Great festival. I love this film festival! Proud to be a part of it!

    May 2021