The International Independent Film Awards is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the many talented independent filmmakers and artist from around the world who share their visions in a powerful, creative and entertaining way.

The IIFA is looking forward to kicking off this Winter session by awarding many of the gifted, filmmakers, screenwriters and artists of our generation. The Independent film community is without a doubt the backbone of the industry. This is why it is so important for there to be opportunities for these independent geniuses to be recognized. The International Independent Film Awards provides a tremendous amount of opportunities for filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, editors, composers, etc.... to receive the accolades they deserve within our numerous judging categories and awards levels.

There's a total of 41 categories (15 primary and 26 creative) and 7 award levels.

Best Of Show Winner:
Will receive and Official IIFA Trophy and a guaranteed spot in our 2020 Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

Diamond Winning Films and Videos:
Will receive award certificates and will be guaranteed a spot in our Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

All other Winners (Diamond creative categories and all Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mentions): Will receive digital award certificates and laurels, will be listed on the respective winners page on our site.

Awards & Prizes

Best Of Show
Diamond Award Level
Platinum Award Level
Gold Award Level
Silver Award Level
Bronze Award Level
Honorable Mention

Each Category of submission will be judged and have the opportunity to be awarded with one of our 7 award levels. Projects showing exceptional creativity and talent in their respective categories will be honored.

Best Of Show Winner: Will receive and Official IIFA Trophy and a guaranteed spot in our 2020 Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

Diamond Winning Films and Videos: Will receive award certificates and will be guaranteed a spot in our Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

All other Winners (Diamond creative categories and all Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mentions): Will receive digital award certificates and laurels, will be listed on the respective winners page on our site.

Rules & Terms

*You may have multiple entries and submit to multiple categories.
*Each entry and submission category must have its on submission fee.
*If Mailing a DVD: please label your disc with: Title, Director, Submission Categories, Runtime and email address. Also include
a check or money order made payable to: International Independent Film Awards.
*No press kits are required for the initial submission process.
*Make sure all packages are postmarked by by the appropriate deadline.
*We accept NTSC and PAL DVD formats
*Please include a self-addressed stamped postcard with each entry if you want confirmation of receipt. We do not confirm receipt by telephone or email.
*Submission in other than English must have subtitles
*Works in progress are accepted
*Films, videos and scripts can be from any year
*Entry Fees are in $USD
*Entry fees are non-refundable.
*Entries will not be returned.

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  • FINAL ACT

    This is one of the best festivals. We have won best Narrative short here. Winning here has provided quite a boost in our energies and will always be special. A big thanks to the team here, they are pretty professional and cooperative in timely responses.

    February 2020
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  • Lisa Temple

    Thanks for selecting Judgment Call as a Gold Winner for your Online Awards. So exciting! And FYI, your certificate is BEAUTIFUL!!

    February 2020
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  • Marco Ruggio

    This is a fantastic festival. I was honored to be a Platinum screenplay winner. It is a critical much needed boost to be acknowledged by professionals. Thank you!

    January 2020
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  • TD Heetderks

    Thanks for awarding "Surviving COROT-7b Academy" with the screenplay Gold Winner award. Also, thanks for your great communications each steps of the way. Very enjoyable. Strongly recommended.

    January 2020
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  • Bryan Martin

    The Producers of "UNDER THE PALM TREE", along with the cast and crew, BCMfilms, Under the Palm Tree Productions & Eden Studios would like to say THANKS to all of the hard work you all at IIFA put into honoring us indie filmmakers, thanks from the bottom of our hearts.

    January 2020
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