The Van Nuys International Film Festival (VNIFF) is a cinematic outpost for filmmakers who push boundaries, break conventions, and redefine storytelling. Located in the San Fernando Valley, where Hollywood’s industrial machine meets the raw energy of independent expression, VNIFF celebrates films that exist at the intersection of artistry, rebellion, and innovation.
We champion works that challenge norms—whether meticulously crafted by industry professionals, boldly fragmented in postmodern experimentation, or pulsating with the restless energy of emerging artists. VNIFF is not just a festival; it’s a statement on what cinema can be in an era of constant reinvention.
Categories:
-Professional Filmmaker
For industry-level works showcasing cinematic mastery and refined storytelling.
-Postmodernist
For films that dismantle narrative structure, remix conventions, and question reality itself.
-Art Youth
For the raw, unpolished, deeply personal expressions of emerging voices.
-Uncategorizable
For films that defy classification and exist beyond genre or expectation.
At VNIFF, there are no formulas—only visions. Submit your film. Defy expectations. Be part of the movement.
-Professional Filmmaker Award
-Postmodernist Award
-Art Youth Award
-Professional Postmodernist Award
-Postmodernist Professional Award
-Professional Art Youth Award
-Art Youth Professional Award
-Postmodernist Art Youth Award
-Art Youth Postmodern Award
-Uncategorizable Award
...and more.