Welcome to the IMDb qualifying California Indies!

We believe in the power of independent cinema as an art form and our intention is to promote and screen international and American shorts and features of all genres. We are devoted to the promotion and recognition of indie filmmaking and the discovery of the emerging stars of cinema. California Indies promotes indie projects of all genres and helps to market and provide exposure for filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, cinematographers and all talents who are nominated in various sections of the festival. 

Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Short
Best Director
Best Cinematographer
Best Editor
Best Composer
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Animation
Best Horror
Best Science Fiction
Best Student Film
Best Comedy
Best Thriller
Best Web-Series-Pilot
Best Independent Film
Best Music Video
Best LGBTQ
Best First Time Filmmaker
Best Female Filmmaker
Best Unproduced Script
Best Produced Script

U.S. and international projects completed after 2019 are accepted.
All rights of the projects must be cleared.
Premiere status is not required.
Entry fees are non refundable.

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  • A heart-felt thank you to California Indies for selecting my faith-base/horror/drama screenplay At The Mercy Of Faith as Nominee.

    February 2024
  • I was pleased to have my screenplay THE WOMAN CALLED THURSDAY named as an Official Selection of the festival. After that, the only communications I received were repeated invitations to submit again.

    November 2023
  • Katsi'tsakwas Ellen Gabriel

    An honour to have been chosen as a winner in California Indies
    I value being chosen and thank all the organizers for allowing me to be part of this wonderful film festival

    November 2023
  • Being able to participate in this festival is a dream come true. I appreciate the honor and will definitively come back.

    November 2023
  • Thank you for laureling our film, "9/10: Love Before the Fall" it was a pleasure working with you.

    November 2023