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Indie Filmmaker Awards

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Short, Feature

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Indie Filmmaker Awards

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Venue

The Barkley Restaurant Bar and Banquet 1400 Huntington Drive South Pasadena, California 91030, , United States Show me on the map

About the festival

The Indie Filmmaker Awards is an awards show that prides itself in championing newcomers as well as established indie filmmakers.

Its founders are veterans of the indie film industry who a decade ago co-founded several film festivals. The Awards Jury is made up of Award Winning Indie filmmakers and approved Indie Film Critics - and as such are extremely passionate about indie filmmaking.

​We truly understand your drive, your vision and the often seemingly insurmountable challenges that you face bringing your ideas to life- and in front of a highly appreciative audience.

​Submit your film to us today for a chance to gain true recognition and be a celebrated winner at our next award show.

The Indie Filmmaker Awards awards prizes for best indie films in various categories.

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Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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You may submit your movie for consideration in multiple categories.
To do this, you must fill out and submit the form each time you submit to another category, stating the category you wish to submit to.
The submission fee is due for each category you submit to.
We do not accept any films finished earlier than 2017.

​You must own the rights to your film. You must also have the permission to use the music in your film as well as the permission from everyone appearing in your film.

Non-English language films will be accepted but must have English subtitles.

Our 2021 Indie Filmmaker Awards ceremony does not screen films, it is an award ceremony with awards being given to winners of various categories.

Please note that, by submitting your film you agree to the following:
The Indie Filmmaker Awards may use parts of your film for promotional purposes.
These may include trailers, scenes, still photographs etc.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
We categorically do NOT accept X-Rated or extremist propaganda material.

​SELECTION

All films will be screened by film industry professionals.
The semi-finalists will be personally reviewed by our festival directors.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Best Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $35
Regular (31st October, 2020) $40
Late (1st January, 2021) $60
Description

Best Student Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Director Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $40
Description

Best Female Director Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $40
Description

Best Student Director Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $21
Regular (31st October, 2020) $24
Late (1st January, 2021) $38
Description

Best Documentary Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $40
Regular (31st October, 2020) $45
Late (1st January, 2021) $60
Description

Best Cinematography Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $24
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Actor in a Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $24
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Young Actress in a Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $24
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Actress in a Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $24
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Young Actor in a Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $24
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Animated Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Experimental Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Short Film Screenplay
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Editor Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Soundtrack Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Comedy Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Horror Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best LBGT Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Thriller Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Drama Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Foreign Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Comedy Horror Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Sci-Fi Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Production Design Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best Director of a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $26
Regular (31st October, 2020) $27
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Female Director of a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $26
Regular (31st October, 2020) $27
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Actor in a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Actress in a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $0
Regular (31st October, 2020) $0
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Cinematography in a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Editing in a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Young Actor in a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Young Actress in a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Documentary Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best Experimental Feaure Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best Comedy Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best Thriller Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best Horror Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best Drama Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best Foreign Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best LGBT Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best Sci-Fi Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best Comedy Horror Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best Production Design Feature Fim
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Soundtrack Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Original Song in a Feature Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $22
Regular (31st October, 2020) $26
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Music Video
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $28
Regular (31st October, 2020) $29
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Indie Filmmaker of 2021 Award
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $55
Regular (31st October, 2020) $60
Late (1st January, 2021) $75
Description

Best TV Show Series
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $26
Regular (31st October, 2020) $28
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Including Streaming, Internet and New Media

Best Actor in a TV Show Series
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $26
Regular (31st October, 2020) $28
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Best Actress in a TV Show
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $26
Regular (31st October, 2020) $28
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

Get your feature film reviewed by an approved Indie Film Critic
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $36
Regular (31st October, 2020) $38
Late (1st January, 2021) $47
Description

Get your short film reviewed by an approved Indie Film Critic
Entry fees
Early Bird (10th October, 2020) $26
Regular (31st October, 2020) $28
Late (1st January, 2021) $37
Description

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