At Screen Film Festival, a jury of esteemed industry professionals from around the globe comes together to evaluate and award creative talent across various cinematic categories. Our jury comprises seasoned filmmakers, critics, and industry leaders who bring their expertise and insights to the selection process.

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature Film: Awarded to the most outstanding full-length film, considering storytelling, direction, acting, and technical aspects.

Best Short Film: Recognizing excellence in short-form storytelling, this award honors a film that makes a significant impact in a limited runtime.

Best Documentary: This award celebrates the best in documentary filmmaking, focusing on originality, research, and impact.

Best Animation: For the best film in the animation genre, considering creativity, execution, and storytelling.

Best Director: Honoring a director who demonstrates exceptional vision and skill in bringing a film to life.

Best Screenplay: Awarded to the writer(s) of the most original and compelling script, whether for a feature, short, or documentary.

Best Cinematography: Recognizing outstanding visual storytelling, including lighting, camera work, and composition.

Best Original Score: Honoring outstanding original music composition that enhances the storytelling and emotional impact of a film.

Best Actor/Actress: Recognizing outstanding performance by an actor or actress in a leading role.

Rules & Terms


* Eligibility:
* Open to filmmakers worldwide, regardless of professional or amateur status.
* There is no restriction on the production date of the films.
* Films of any genre and length are eligible for submission.
* Submission Guidelines:
* All film submissions must be made exclusively through FilmFreeway (filmfreeway.com).
* Films in languages other than English must have English subtitles.
* Jury and Selection Process:
* A jury composed of industry professionals will judge the films.
* The jury’s decisions are final.
* Selected filmmakers will be notified via the contact information provided on FilmFreeway.
* Screening Policy:
* The official selection will be screened on the festival's website during the event dates for a registered audience.
* Selected filmmakers are required to provide a private link to their film, which will be used for online screening during the festival.
* Awards:
* The festival will present awards in various categories, as previously outlined.
* Winners will be announced online and awarded digital certificates and laurels.
* Rights and Permissions:
* Filmmakers must ensure they have all necessary rights and permissions for the content of their films.
* Submission of a film grants the festival the right to use film stills and titles for promotional purposes.
* Agreement:
* By submitting a film, filmmakers agree to abide by the festival rules and terms.
* The festival reserves the right to make changes to the rules, terms, awards, and festival procedures at any time.
* Privacy:
* Personal data collected during the submission process will be used only for the purposes of the festival and will not be shared with third parties.