Actors Awards

The Actors Awards is a monthly competition for actors from all over the world.

Each month, our jury will award the best actors through private screenings. Some of the monthly winners will qualify for the annual event.

We accept story-based films in any length, including indie films and TV/web series.

* All winners receive a free certificate (PDF/JPG, ready to print).

Best Performance of Fest
Best Actor/Actress in a Drama
Best Actor/Actress in a Comedy
Best Actor/Actress in a Horror
Best Actor/Actress in a Thriller
Best Actor/Actress in an Action Film
Best Actor/Actress in a Sci-Fi
Best Actor/Actress in a Fantasy Film
Best Actor/Actress in a Crime Film
Best Actor/Actress in a TV/Web Series
Best Young Actor/Actress (13-18)
Best Child Actor/Actress (5-12)
Best Supporting Actor/Actress
Best Duo
Best Ensemble
Best Voice Acting
*** NEW: Best Monologue
*** NEW: Best Protagonist
*** NEW: Best Villain

By submitting your film, take note that:
- You agree to use parts of your film (trailer/teaser/film poster/stills) for promotional purpose.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
- Multiple entries are allowed for each filmmaker/actor and each entry may be entered in multiple categories.
- The films will not be available online.

We do not accept:
1. Amateur videos
2. Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations
3. Films involving politics / films promoting political agenda
4. Films with a poor production standard (bad sound, lack of subtitles/captions for non-English films, video resolution less than 720p HD)

Overall Rating

Quality

Value

Communication

Hospitality

Networking

Chris Mack

Great festival! Good communication. Delighted to have my film in this festival!

December 2022

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Audrey L'Ebrellec

Such a great festival! Would really recommend it, communication was very fast

October 2022

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Keli Stilian

Very good film festival thanks! Good communication!

October 2022

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Christina Araujo

Great Festival. Thank you for selecting I'm The Man!

September 2022

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Allison Dayne

Thank you having me win Best Festival Performance. Great Festival.

September 2022

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Dates & Deadlines

February 1, 2023
Opening Date
February 7, 2023
Earlybird Deadline
February 28, 2023
Regular Deadline
March 6, 2023
Notification Date
March 9, 2023
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Best Actor
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Actress
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Young Actor
Ages 13-18
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Young Actress
Ages 13-18
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Child Actor
Ages 5-12
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Child Actress
Ages 5-12
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Ensemble
If selected, the entire key cast will be nominated for Best Ensemble award.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $80
- Gold Members: $72
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
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Best Supporting Actor
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Supporting Actress
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Duo
The two lead actors (please mention their names in the cover letter).
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Gold Members: $63
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Best Voice Actor
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Voice Actress
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Actor in an Indie Film
For low budget productions, up to $10,000.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Actress in an Indie Film
For low budget productions, up to $10,000.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
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Best Actor in a Drama
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actress in a Drama
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actor in a Comedy
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actress in a Comedy
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actor in a Thriller
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actress in a Thriller
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actor in a Horror Film
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actress in a Horror Film
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actor in an Action Film
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actress in an Action Film
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actor in a Sci-Fi
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actress in a Sci-Fi
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actor in a Crime Film
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actress in a Crime Film
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actor in a TV/Web Series
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actress in a TV/Web Series
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actor in a Fantasy Film
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
Best Actress in a Fantasy Film
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
*** NEW *** Actor in the Spotlight (20% off)
A special interview with an actor about his/her film/work. We'll also add your film's teaser/trailer, reel, photos, poster and social media links. See examples at: http://www.theactorsawards.com/articles ** Order on FilmFreeway and get 20% off, using the discount code "ActorSpotlight".
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $290
- Gold Members: $261
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $290
- Gold Members: $261
Submit Now
*** NEW *** Film/Performance Review
* Currently available for Actors Awards' winners only * A single page review of your film, on a dedicated page on our website.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $180
- Gold Members: $162
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $180
- Gold Members: $162
Submit Now
*** NEW: Best Monologue
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
*** NEW: Best Protagonist
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now
*** NEW: Best Villain
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Submit Now

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