Reel Deal is a short film festival held in Washington DC metro area to celebrate cinema.
Reel Deal is an effort to create a warm and welcoming home for independent filmmakers and fans of cinema in Washington DC metro area. Reel Deal is also committed to train the next generation of film makers and has separate a junior category for our budding filmmakers under 17 years of age.
First held as a short film making competition by Kerala Association of Greater Washington (KAGW) in 2013, we have matured into a film festival. KAGW being the parent organization, Reel Deal is committed in nurturing the cultural aspiration of the Indian community.
Kerala Association of Greater Washington (KAGW) is the pre-eminent is a registered non-profit organization for Malayalees (Malayalam speaking people or the people from the South Indian state of Kerala) in Washington metro area serving them for more than 35 years. It has served as the bedrock for all types of arts, cultural and literary activities for Keralites in this area. Many outstanding individuals and leaders in the community have been associated with this august association in a variety of roles and capacities. Its defining identity is its existence as a stepping stone for many aspiring artists and leaders in the community.
Reel Deal recognizes cinematic excellence in three categories
General - For short films up to 30 minutes in length
Junior - For any film maker under the age of 17
Insta Reel - For any film 60 seconds or under; to be submitted in instagram
Submissions in General and Junior categories are considered for the following awards
Best Film
Best Screenplay
Best Director
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Acting - Lead Role - Male
Best Acting - Lead Role - Female
Best Acting - Supporting Role - Male
Best Acting - Supporting Role – Female
Best Acting - child – Male
Best Acting – child – Female
Best Visual effects
Best Cinematography
Best Original Music
Audience Choice Award (most popular film)
Manipravalam Award (Best Malayalam screen play)
Special Jury Award (award for excellence based on suggestion the members of the jury)
Spirit award (best uplifting message)
Submissions in the Insta Reel category are considered for the following awards.
Best Comedy
Best Dub
Best Original Music
Best Horror
Best imitation
Audience Choice Award
Poplar Vote