Cinelounge in the heart of Hollywood has been presenting new independent films for nearly a decade. One of the only outlets (365 days a year, 7 days a week) for independent filmmakers to exhibit works in the entertainment capital of the World, Cinelounge has built a solid industry reputation for being a place where new filmmakers are discovered and begin careers in the business.
CINELOUNGE PRESENTS 2021 is our inaugural 7 day foray connecting the Industry with new filmmakers who need to be known, whose work needs to be seen and who literally blow our minds away and we can't wait to introduce them to everyone. Making films is about getting your stories seen, CINELOUNGE PRESENTS is about showing Hollywood the best we've discovered.
Our priority is to provide our selected filmmakers with a career launching platform, industry and media exposure and new connections to our community.
Jury and Audience Award Winners will receive a one-week Academy Award Qualifying Theatrical Engagement in our flagship cinema in the heart of Hollywood. (Value $10000)
Jury Award and Audience Award Winners will receive featured placement plus bonus content for one month on our new Cinelounge Presents On-Demand Channel (Apple TV)
Winners will get to take advantage of our contacts, marketing and our platform to help increase awareness of their films. (Value $2500)
All Winners will be eligible for consideration for theatrical and digital distribution through Cinelounge Presents.
The Carl Solomon Award for Best Breakout Performance will be presented with Certificate with complimentary digital access to 10 films on Cinelounge Presents On-Demand, a case of acclaimed Cinelounge Popcorn and Cinelounge Tee-Shirt.
All accepted filmmakers will have the option to be featured on the Cinelounge Presents Podcast.
THE AWARDS
Jury Award for Feature Narrative
Jury Award for Feature Documentary
Jury Award for Short Narrative
Jury Award for Short Documentary
Jury Award for Short Animation
Jury Award for Short Experimental
Audience Award for Narrative Feature
Audience Award for Documentary Feature
The Carl Solomon Award for Best Breakout Performance