Awards

To ensure a comprehensive celebration of cinematic achievement, our festival features a diverse range of award categories. These categories are designed to honor various aspects of filmmaking, offering recognition to a wide array of talents and storytelling approaches.

Best Feature Film

Awarded to the most outstanding full-length film (over 60 minutes) that captivates audiences with its storytelling and cinematic craftsmanship.

Best Short Film

Recognizes excellence in short films (under 40 minutes) that deliver powerful and engaging narratives.

Best Documentary

Honors exceptional documentary films that provide profound insights into real-world stories, issues, and experiences.

Best Animation

Celebrates animated films that display unique and imaginative storytelling through the art of animation.

Best Experimental Film

Acknowledges films that push the boundaries of traditional filmmaking, showcasing innovative and avant-garde techniques.

Best Debut Film

Recognizes the best first feature or short film by a director, celebrating fresh and emerging voices in the industry.

Best Director

Awarded to a director for outstanding achievement in directing, regardless of the film's genre or subject matter.

Best Screenplay

Honors the most exceptional screenplay for its creativity, structure, and storytelling brilliance.

Best Cinematography

Recognizes films with outstanding visual composition, showcasing excellence in cinematography.

Best Student Film

Celebrates exceptional films made by students, highlighting the next generation of filmmaking talent.

Best Actor

Celebrates the best performance by an actor in a leading role in any film presented at the festival.

Best Supporting Actor

Recognizes the best performance by an actor in a supporting role.

Best Actress

Celebrates the best performance by an actress in a leading role in any film presented at the festival.

Best Supporting Actress

Recognizes the best performance by an actress in a supporting role.

Best International Film

Honors the best film from outside the United States that captivates audiences with its narrative and cinematic quality.

Best American Film

Recognizes the best film made by an American filmmaker, celebrating local talent and storytelling.

Best LGBTQ+ Film

Celebrates films that explore the intersection of gender, sexuality, and diverse human experiences.

Best Ensemble Cast

Honors a film with outstanding collective performances by its cast, showcasing the power of collaboration in filmmaking.