California Indies

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 2018 are accepted.
All rights of the projects must be cleared.
Premiere status is not required.
Entry fees are non refundable.

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Frances Sapphire

Thank you so much... Me and my cast received one nomination as Best Independent Film for my film LA CARROZZA DEI SOGNI (The Carriage of Dreams). Awesome festival, highly suggested! My best regards to all the Commission and staff!!

February 2023

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Chrystal Snow

Very honored to have won 2 categories for my title Angel Dust.
Best cinematography and Best Independent Film.
Thank you California Indies.

February 2023

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Sean Coleman

It was an honor for my script "Ball of Fire" to be selected for the California Indies Best Script (unproduced) competition. Thank you.

February 2023

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Alexander Carver

We were happy to have our comedy pilot "Hostel Hollywood" win the award for best pilot/web series at The California Indies Festival!

Thanks so much for enjoying our work!

-Alexander Carver

November 2022

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Michael Moutsatsos

Greetings.
This is truly a wonderful festival great folks great communication. My film Ravage Nation won. I would definitely submit again
Michael Moutsatsos

November 2022

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Dates & Deadlines

February 6, 2023
Opening Date
February 19, 2023
Regular Deadline
March 24, 2023
Final Deadline
March 28, 2023
Notification Date
March 31, 2023
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Best Narrative Feature
U.S. and international productions produced after 2018 are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $66
- Gold Members: $58
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $66
- Gold Members: $58
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Best Narrative Short
U.S. and international productions produced after 2018 are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
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Best Documentary Feature
U.S. and international productions produced after 2018 are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $66
- Gold Members: $58
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $66
- Gold Members: $58
Submit Now
Best Documentary Short
U.S. and international productions produced after 2018 are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Director
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
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Best Cinematographer
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
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Best Editor
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Composer
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
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Best Actor
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Actress
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Animation
U.S. and international productions are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Horror
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Science Fiction
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Music Video
U.S. and international productions are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Student Film
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Comedy
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Thriller
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Web-Series-Pilot
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Independent Film
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best LGBTQ
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best First Time Filmmaker
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Female Filmmaker
U.S. and international productions are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
Best Script (Unproduced)
U.S. and international projects are accepted. Features and shorts are accepted.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40
Submit Now
All categories(Feature)
Nominate your project in all categories as a feature film.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $190
- Gold Members: $171
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $200
- Gold Members: $180
Submit Now
All categories (Short)
Nominate your project as a short in all categories.
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $185
- Gold Members: $165
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $190
- Gold Members: $170
Submit Now

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