Paris Independent Film Festival will run our 10th fantastic festival of independent filmmaking from September 24 – 26, 2026 at the stunning Reflet Medicis cinema in central Paris.

The Paris Indie is dedicated to celebrating the works of independent filmmakers from around the world, and we pay special attention to ultra low-budget films by first and second-time directors.

Awards & Prizes

Prizes are awarded in the following categories:

Film Award Categories:
Low-budget Feature Film (budget over €150k)
Micro-budget Feature (budget under €150k)
No-Budget Feature (budget under €50k)
Documentary Feature
Short Film
Short Documentary
Animated Short
Experimental Short
Horror / Sci-Fi Short
Short Short (under 5 minutes)
Music Video

Screenplay Award categories:
Feature Screenplay
Comedy Screenplay
No-Budget Screenplay

Rules & Terms

Rules & Terms

1. All film entries must be submitted digitally to be considered for selection and received by the final receipt deadline.
2. Films which have been broadcast on Television, Cable or have had an international theatrical release prior to the Paris Indie are NOT eligible for any competition but may be screened, out of competition.

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  • Elie Kaempfen

    Had a Wonderfull Time with the organizers, beautiful selection, and really interesting people to meet !

    September 2025
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  • Yasmin Eadala

    Thank you PIFF for selecting my movie and screening it during the festival in Paris, it was an honor to attend and see my short film on the big screen

    September 2025
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  • Pól Ó Colmáin

    I am deeply honoured to have been selected and to have won the Best Animated Short section of the Festival 2024. It is a great honour.
    As a first-time film-maker, it is a powerful encouragement to continue making films. Merci bien. Paul Ó Colmáin

    October 2024
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  • Cédric HEMON

    I am deeply honored to receive this award at the film festival for my film that tells my personal journey as a soldier wounded in combat. I wanted to share my story of resilience in the face of post-traumatic stress to inspire and raise awareness. A heartfelt thank you to the festival for this recognition and to everyone who has supported my journey to healing and this project.

    October 2024
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  • Nikolai Lesnikov

    an honor to be selected and an even greater one to be selected for a best experimental short award! loved watching the other shorts - the festival selections captured a wonderful range of visions and approaches to this art form. great communication and follow through by the organizers. go PIFF!

    May 2023
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