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Hello everyone:

The ”American Golden Picture International Film Festival" is a yearly event structured in monthly contests. The live screening of the “American Golden Picture International Film Festival” happens once every year in June or July.

In the "Notification Date", the festival will release the names of the films that are "officially selected" for that month.

In the "Event date", the judges will finalized and the festival will release the winners of the month in each category in our website and social media and will awarded and presented a "Golden Certificate" each month.

Our judges in each month will select the films, give the best one an award in each category, then for yearly live screening the producers of the festival will choose the best of the best that have great score and rate among all the monthly winners for the annual screening and those will be informed by email.

The Festival will Awarded and will presented a digital "Yearly Gold Certificate" in all categories to the winners of the year too.

The "American Golden Picture International Film Festival" aims to help independent filmmakers gain the credibility and publicity they truly deserve.
Your movie will compete with other independent films with world-class talents.
We accept films from all countries over the world and this is a brilliant opportunity for all filmmakers.

Please refer to rules and regulations below for further information.

Awards & Prizes

"The American Golden Picture International Film Festival" will Awarded and will presented a digital "Golden Certificate" in the following sections to the winners:

- Best Feature long film

- Best Fiction short film

- Best Documentary long film

- Best Documentary short film

- Best Animated long film

- Best Animated short film

- Best Music Video

- Best Trailer

- Best Poster

And Special Jury Award:

You can also submit your film separately (any Short, Long, Fiction, Documentary, Animated) for the "Special Jury Award". We will Awarded and will presented a digital "Certificate" and "Gold Laurel Award" in the following sections to the winners:

- Best Directing

- Best Screenplay

- Best Cinematography

- Best Composing (Original Music)

- Best Editing

-Best Sound

- Best Lead Actor

- Best lead Actress

- Best Supporting Actor

- Best Supporting Actress

- Best Child Actor (Boy or Girl)

- Best Actor Reel

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1- Long Films over 40 minutes

- This will be In 3 categories: "Fiction", "Documentary" and "Animated". In each category, there will be 1 winner. The selected films will be screened and receive an annual award.

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2- Short Films under 40 minutes

- This will be In 3 categories: "Fiction", "Documentary" and "Animated". In each category, there will be 1 winner. The selected films will be screened and receive an annual award.

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3- Music Video

- There will be 1 winner. The selected films will be screened and receive an annual award.

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4- Trailer

- There will be 1 winner. The selected films will be screened and receive an annual award.

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5- Film Poster

- Promotional film poster can give your film a better chance for great success. A great promotional film Poster is a great marketing tool for any film. The winning film Poster with creator artist name will be published on our website.

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6- Film Review & Technical feedback for Long length film (Any film over 40 minutes)

-A private written Critique Review & technical feedback- For filmmakers who wish receive a review & technical feedback of their film over 40 minutes (Long length film, Feature Narrative or Documentary or Animated). The qualifying jury makes a review on your film that will be obtained at the end of each month (More than 4 pages or more than 600 words).

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7- Film Review & technical feedback for Short length film (Any film under 40 minutes)

-A private written Critique Review & technical feedback- For filmmakers who wish receive a review & technical feedback of their film under 40 minutes (Short length film, Documentary or Fiction or Animated or Music Video). The qualifying jury makes a review on your film that will be obtained at the end of each month (More than 3 pages or more than 500 words).

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8- "Written Public Interview" with Cast & Crew on Our Website

-We do a special written public interview with each of YOU or any other cast and crew member as the Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Writer, Composer, Animator, Actor, Actress or Child Actor, then the American Golden Picture Film Festival will publish your interview on its website include your biography, your photos, your website, your IMdb and your social media links. So in this interview not only you talk about yourself, your background, your film, your ability and your expertise in film industry but also the festival introduce you internationally to Film lovers, Filmmakers, Producers, Investors and Distributors. See the samples in our website.
*Each person should submit separately*.

Rules & Terms

- All films and projects submitted must be free from any legal disputes and the filmmaker must have cleared all rights for music and exhibition. On the other hand, Filmmakers and screenwriters retain full rights to their projects and materials that they submit to the American Golden Picture International Film Festival.

- The film festival will have the right to use footage, trailer, posters, stills, synopsis, and/or titles and information from the film for promotional purpose only through FilmFreeway or on the Festival's website and the social media.

- The festival reserves the right to change any information (including festival dates, venues, events, awards and eligibility requirements) without further notice.

- Submission fee is non-refundable.

- There is no limitation for the year of production.

- There is no premiere requirement.

- If you are not a winner, you can submit your film again.

- Films can be submitted only through FilmFreeWay.com. We must receive a downloadable link to your film to make sure we have the film in case it is the final winner to be screened in our yearly event.

- All films must be in English or with English subtitle. Non-English language films without subtitle will not be considered.

- In the Film Poster & Film Photo section, you can submit one poster or 2 photos for each time. If you have more, you can submit again.

- The selection committees and juries decision is final.

- You agree to indemnify and hold harmless us, our officers, affiliates, employees, and partners from any and all claims and liability arising out of entering or transmitting your film or screenplay to the American Golden Picture International Film Festival.

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  • George Ivan Barchuk

    I am honored and delighted to have received an Honorable Mention in the BEST FICTION SHORT category at the American Golden Picture International Film Festival.

    I had a very positive experience with the festival. The festival team was professional, communicative, and supportive throughout the process.

    It is always encouraging to find festivals that genuinely appreciate independent cinema and provide opportunities for filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work. The organization demonstrated a true passion for film and respect for the artists behind each project.

    Receiving this recognition is especially meaningful, and I am grateful to the jury and festival organizers for their consideration and support of independent filmmakers.

    Thank you to the entire American Golden Picture IFF team for your dedication and commitment to the film community. I wish the festival continued growth and success in the years to come.

    Highly recommended.

    June 2026
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  • Jacob Lee

    Great festival, giving first-time filmmakers a chance to show their work

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for your participating. Wish you the Best.

  • chaouki lajnef

    American Golden Picture International Film Festival provided a professional and filmmaker-friendly experience throughout the submission process. Communication was clear, the team was supportive, and it was an honor for THE BLIND LAW to receive an Honorable Mention from the festival.

    The festival demonstrates a genuine commitment to independent filmmakers and emerging forms of storytelling, including AI-assisted cinema. I appreciate the recognition and encouragement offered to creators from around the world.

    Thank you to the festival team and jury for supporting independent filmmaking. I look forward to following future editions of the festival and highly recommend it to fellow filmmakers.

    — Chaouki LAJNEF
    Writer, Director & Producer
    THE BLIND LAW (2026)

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Lajnef. You are so talented filmmaker. We hope to see more film from you in our festival.

  • Venkatesh Bala

    I am deeply honored and grateful to the American Golden Picture International Film Festival for recognizing my film Milo with the Best Animation Film award.

    This festival stands out for its commitment to celebrating creativity, storytelling, and cinematic excellence across diverse voices and genres. The professionalism, communication, and genuine appreciation for filmmakers made the experience truly memorable.

    Receiving this recognition for Milo is especially meaningful, and I sincerely thank the festival jury and organizing team for believing in the film and its artistic vision. Awards like this encourage independent filmmakers to keep pushing boundaries and telling stories that matter.

    Congratulations to the entire American Golden Picture International Film Festival team for creating a platform that supports and uplifts filmmakers from around the world.

    Thank you once again for this incredible honor.

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Venkatesh, thanks for participating in our film festival. You are very talented filmmaker. Hope to see more films from you.

  • Gregory Hall

    Thank you to the American Golden Picture International Film Festival for the Selection of Marvelous, an Opera – Film, for Best Composing (Original Music)! The Festival is excellent in its correspondence with nominees.

    May 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much Gregory, you are very talented artist.