Best Short Film
Honoring a short film of exceptional storytelling, craft and vision.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmAward Categories
The Official Awards
Twelve categories honoring excellence across independent filmmaking. Submissions for all categories are accepted exclusively through FilmFreeway.
Best Documentary Film
Recognizing non-fiction work that illuminates real lives and truths.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmBest International Film
Celebrating outstanding cinema from any country in the world.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmBest Director
For the director whose vision shapes a remarkable film.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmBest Actor in a Leading Role
For an exceptional leading performance by an actor.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmBest Supporting Actor
For a memorable supporting performance by an actor.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmBest Actress in a Leading Role
For an exceptional leading performance by an actress.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmBest Supporting Actress
For a memorable supporting performance by an actress.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmBest Editing
Honoring editing that gives a film its rhythm and power.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmBest Original Score
Recognizing an original score that elevates the story.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmBest First-Time Director
Celebrating a director presenting their first film.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmBest Asian Director
Recognizing an outstanding director from Asia.
Eligibility: Open to independent productions worldwide. Full rules are listed on the official FilmFreeway page.
Submit Your FilmSubmissions for all categories are made only via the official FilmFreeway page of the festival.
Festival Editions
Three editions every year
Each edition runs its own competition, with official selections, nominees and winners preserved in a permanent public archive.
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Spring Edition
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- Notification date
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- Winners announcement
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Summer Edition
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Autumn Edition
Status: Upcoming — dates to be announced
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- Regular deadline
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- Final deadline
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- Notification date
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Festival Editions
Edition Archive
Completed editions will be archived here.