New York Film Awards is an international monthly film & screenplay competition.
 
Each month, our Jury will award the best films through private screenings, and make a special interview with the monthly Best Picture winner. The winner will also qualify for the annual event, and nominated for Best of Fest (film of the year).

* All winners receive a free certificate (PDF/JPG file, ready to print). 
 

Best Picture
Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Action
Best Sci-Fi
Best Fantasy Film
Best Crime Film
Best Mystery Film
Best Parody
Best Western
Best Film Noir
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Microfilm
Best Indie Film
Best Web Series
Best Music Video
Best Experimental Film
Best Inspirational Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Actor in an Indie Film
Best Actress in an Indie Film
Best Child/Young Actor
Best Child/Young Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best First Time Director
Best Student Film
Best Song in a Film
Best Sound Design
Best Visual Effects
Best Makeup
Best Trailer
Best Original Story
Best Screenplay Short
Best Screenplay Feature
Best Television Script
Best First Time Screenwriter

* What we’re looking for? Story-based films and screenplays, which can be in the form of narrative (fiction), documentary (non fiction), or animation.

* By submitting your film, take note that:
- You agree to use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster/stills) for promotional purpose.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
- Multiple entries are allowed for each filmmaker and each entry may be entered in multiple categories.
- The films will not be available online.
- We promote some of the films by uploading the trailers/teasers/posters/production stills.

* We do not accept:
1. Amateur videos
2. Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations
3. Films involving politics / films promoting political agenda
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.

NYFA is a Filmmakers Connect member, a Magic Productions Int Ltd brand, and a partner festival of Top Shorts, Festigious, Actors Awards, LA Film Awards and Filmmakers Connect Awards.

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  • New York Film Awards is a fantastic Film Award Festival. The staff is responsive and quick to communicate and answer any questions. Thank you guys for all you're doing!

    May 2025
  • T.J. Miller

    It is an honor to win the category of BEST SCI-FI SCREENPLAY for my screenplay entitled "STRUCK: Born from the Storm"
    Thank you!!

    October 2024
  • I was beyond honored to make it into the 'NewYork Film Awards'.
    New York is a powerful piece of our entertainment industry and to be chosen as a 'Best Screenplay '
    Makes you feel your work is recognized by people who matter un the industry.
    Thank you.

    July 2024
  • The New York Film Awards is top-notch with excellent communication throughout the event. It was truly a great experience. I'm extremely honored my screenplay, Sandstorm, was selected as the Best Science Fiction Screenplay. Keep up your terrific work!

    July 2024
  • Thank you New York Fim Awards for judging my thriller "Burned" and awarding it Best Short Screenplay.

    April 2024