Awards

What's Up For Grabs

In recognition of excellence in the craft of filmmaking for television or web series:

• Best TV Pilot/Web Series

In recognition of excellence in the craft of filmmaking for feature and short film:

• Best Feature Film

• Best Short Film

• Best Student Short Film

• Best One Minute Film

• Best Covid Film

In recognition of excellence in the craft of filmmaking for documentary film:

• Best Feature Documentary Film

• Best Short Documentary Film

• Best Student Documentary Film

In recognition of excellence in the craft of filmmaking for animation film:

• Best Animation Film

• Best Short Animation Film

• Best Student Animation Film

In recognition of excellence in the craft of filmmaking for music / performance videos:

• Best Music / Performance Video

In recognition of excellence in the craft of scriptwriting for film:

• Best Feature Script

• Best Short Script

In recognition of excellence in the craft of acting for film:

• Best Actor

• Best Actress

In recognition of excellence in the craft of music making for film:

• Best Original Song

In recognition of excellence in the craft of photography:

• Best Portrait

• Best Landscape

• Best Street Photography

All films presented at the Festival are eligible for Best Actor and Best Actress.

All awards are determined by jury ballots across all Festival screenings with awards designated to films that best connect with audiences.