Festigious is a monthly film and screenplay competition dedicated to celebrating outstanding independent filmmaking from around the world. Each month, our jury selects the winners through private screenings and evaluations.

In addition to the monthly competition, Festigious hosts an annual competition recognizing the year's most outstanding projects across a wide range of categories, including Narrative Film, Documentary, Screenplay, and more. The annual jury also selects the prestigious Best of Fest winner from a small group of exceptional nominees.

Our mission is twofold: to support and promote independent filmmakers worldwide, and to champion greater gender equality across the film industry.

Awards & Prizes

Best Picture (Film of the Month)
Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Drama
Best Thriller
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Sci-Fi
Best Crime Film
Best Dark Comedy
Best Mystery Film
Best Film Noir
Best Western
​Best Animation Feature
Best Animation Short
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Short
Best Inspirational Film
Best Indie Film
Best Micro Film (up to 120 seconds)
Best Music Video
Best Web Series
Best Experimental Film
Best 18 and Under
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Duo
Best Original Score
Best Editing
Best Visual Effects
Best Cinematography
Best First Time Director
Best Student Film
Best Commercial/Promotional
Best Trailer
Best Original Story
Best Screenplay - Short
Best Screenplay - Feature
* New: Best AI (Artificial Intelligence) Film

* The Best of Fest annual winner will receive one free Festigious statuette. Other winners may order a statuette for themselves and their team, for $299 including shipping.
All winners receive a digital certificate, ready to print.

Rules & Terms

What we’re looking for? Story-based films, which can be in the form of narrative (fiction), documentary (non fiction), or animation.
The films must include English subtitles (unless the spoken language is English).

By submitting your film, take note that:
- You agree to use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster) for promotional purpose.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
- You must own all the rights to the film.

Festigious does not accept the following:
1. Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations
2. Political films
3. Films which are made before 2010
4. Films with a poor production standard (bad sound, lack of subtitles/captions for non-English films, video resolution less than 720p HD)
5. Films that depict or include any cruelty to animals.

Festigious is a FilmFreeway Gold festival, and Magic Productions Int. & Her Scores brand. Festigious is a partner festival of Top Shorts, LA Film Awards, Actors Awards, NY Film Awards and FilmCon Awards.
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  • Stéphanie Cousté

    It was truly an honor to participate in Festigious International Film Festival.
    Beyond being a serious and professional competition, Festigious genuinely supports writers and filmmakers with kindness and humanity.
    Their encouragement, the visibility they offer, and their willingness to highlight independent creators give artists a real chance to move forward and share their work with a wider audience.
    I am sincerely grateful for the recognition and their support throughout this journey 🙏❤️

    May 2026
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  • Angelo Oddo

    Honored and grateful to receive recognition from the Festigious Los Angeles Film Competition for my short film A Cup of Faith. It's truly rewarding to see this project connecting with audiences and being acknowledged alongside so many talented filmmakers. Thank you for the opportunity and support. I look forward to sharing more future projects with Festigious Los Angeles.

    May 2026
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  • Ava Della Pietra

    I'm honored and thrilled to have won the award for "Best Music Video" for my music videos, "Single for Life" and "Marionette," as well as "Best Song" for my music video, "Ego!" Thank you to everyone at Festigious Los Angeles for considering my work and for providing such a wonderful experience.

    January 2026
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  • David Fong Young Cheung

    Los Angeles to New York - Semi-Finalist. Thank you, Festigious! The award got me a date with Francesca!

    January 2026
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  • Deborah Green

    We are incredibly honored that KALEIDOSCOPE COWBOY won Best Fantasy Screenplay and Best Screenplay of the Month for December 2025. Thank you Festigious!

    January 2026
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