New York Film Awards is a monthly film competition for filmmakers worldwide.
 
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). 
 

Awards & Prizes

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

Rules & Terms

* 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)
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  • Anthony DiVastanzo

    What an excellent experience! Thank you for including me and acknowledging my screenplays. Thank you also to Mor, who is absolutely fantastic - just so wonderful to work with!

    June 2021
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  • Dan Burle

    Love this Festival! Great people, Love everything about it!

    May 2021
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  • Tammy Klembith

    Fantastic festival!! Great communication and updates throughout the process! I was thrilled that my short film WHAT IF won Best Horror & our outstanding cast received Best Duo!! We're both humbled & honored that they embraced our feature scripts SUMMONED & TRAPPED IN PLAIN SIGHT for Best Screenplay Feature, Best Thriller & Best Fantasy Screenplay!!! I look forward to submitting new projects to NYFA in the future!!

    May 2021
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  • MIDHUN NARAYANAN

    Great festival. The coordination is excellent. Strongly recommend this festival.

    May 2021
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  • Cosimo Tucci

    Great Festival very happy to have been included!

    May 2021
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