International Independent Film Awards - Spring Session

Encino, CA, United States, North America

06 - 07 Oct, 2020

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International Independent Film Awards - Spring Session

Encino, CA, United States, North America

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General Information

founded

2006

edition

7th

Contact details

17412 Ventura Blvd. #33 Encino, CA 91316 United States

91316

info@iifilmawards.com

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About the festival

The International Independent Film Awards is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the many talented independent filmmakers and artist from around the world who share their visions in a powerful, creative and entertaining way.

The IIFA is looking forward to kicking off this Summer session by awarding many of the gifted, filmmakers, screenwriters and artists of our generation. The Independent film community is without a doubt the backbone of the industry. This is why it is so important for there to be opportunities for these independent geniuses to be recognized. The International Independent Film Awards provides a tremendous amount of opportunities for filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, editors, composers, etc.... to receive the accolades they deserve within our numerous judging categories and awards levels.

There's a total of 41 categories (15 primary and 26 creative) and 7 award levels.

Best Of Show Winner:
Will receive and Official IIFA Trophy and a guaranteed spot in our 2020 Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

Diamond Winning Films and Videos:
Will receive award certificates and will be guaranteed a spot in our Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

All other Winners (Diamond creative categories and all Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mentions): Will receive digital award certificates and laurels, will be listed on the respective winners page on our site.

Mission

Best Of Show
Diamond Award Level
Platinum Award Level
Gold Award Level
Silver Award Level
Bronze Award Level
Honorable Mention

Each Category of submission will be judged and have the opportunity to be awarded with one of our 7 award levels. Projects showing exceptional creativity and talent in their respective categories will be honored.

Best Of Show Winner: Will receive and Official IIFA Trophy and a guaranteed spot in our 2020 Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

Diamond Winning Films and Videos: Will receive award certificates and will be guaranteed a spot in our Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

All other Winners (Diamond creative categories and all Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mentions): Will receive digital award certificates and laurels, will be listed on the respective winners page on our site.

About

The International Independent Film Awards is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the many talented independent filmmakers and artist from around the world who share their visions in a powerful, creative and entertaining way.

The IIFA is looking forward to kicking off this Summer session by awarding many of the gifted, filmmakers, screenwriters and artists of our generation. The Independent film community is without a doubt the backbone of the industry. This is why it is so important for there to be opportunities for these independent geniuses to be recognized. The International Independent Film Awards provides a tremendous amount of opportunities for filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, editors, composers, etc.... to receive the accolades they deserve within our numerous judging categories and awards levels.

There's a total of 41 categories (15 primary and 26 creative) and 7 award levels.

Best Of Show Winner:
Will receive and Official IIFA Trophy and a guaranteed spot in our 2020 Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

Diamond Winning Films and Videos:
Will receive award certificates and will be guaranteed a spot in our Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

All other Winners (Diamond creative categories and all Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mentions): Will receive digital award certificates and laurels, will be listed on the respective winners page on our site.

Mission

Best Of Show
Diamond Award Level
Platinum Award Level
Gold Award Level
Silver Award Level
Bronze Award Level
Honorable Mention

Each Category of submission will be judged and have the opportunity to be awarded with one of our 7 award levels. Projects showing exceptional creativity and talent in their respective categories will be honored.

Best Of Show Winner: Will receive and Official IIFA Trophy and a guaranteed spot in our 2020 Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

Diamond Winning Films and Videos: Will receive award certificates and will be guaranteed a spot in our Summer Los Angeles screening schedule.

All other Winners (Diamond creative categories and all Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mentions): Will receive digital award certificates and laurels, will be listed on the respective winners page on our site.

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

*You may have multiple entries and submit to multiple categories.
*Each entry and submission category must have its on submission fee.
*If Mailing a DVD: please label your disc with: Title, Director, Submission Categories, Runtime and email address. Also include
a check or money order made payable to: International Independent Film Awards.
*No press kits are required for the initial submission process.
*Make sure all packages are postmarked by by the appropriate deadline.
*We accept NTSC and PAL DVD formats
*Please include a self-addressed stamped postcard with each entry if you want confirmation of receipt. We do not confirm receipt by telephone or email.
*Submission in other than English must have subtitles
*Works in progress are accepted
*Films, videos and scripts can be from any year
*Entry Fees are in $USD
*Entry fees are non-refundable.
*Entries will not be returned.

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Categories and fees

Costume Design
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Costume Design - creative category)

Casting
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Casting - creative category)

Voice-Over
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Voice-Over - creative category) *Please Indicate talent to be judged

Narration
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Narration - creative category) *Please Indicate talent to be judged

Make-up
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Make-up - creative category)

Special Effects Make-up
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(SFX Make-up - creative category)

Screenplay
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Screenplay - creative category)

Concept
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Concept - creative category)

Stunts
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Stunts - creative category)

Digital Effects
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Digital Effects - creative category)

Choreography
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Choreography - creative category)

Soundtrack
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Soundtrack - creative category)

Title and Credit Design
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Title and Credit Design - creative category)

Original Song
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Original Song - creative category) *Please indicate song to be judged

Animated Visuals
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Animated Visuals - creative category)

Animated Characters
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Animated Characters - creative category)

Narrative Feature
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 45 and 180 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Narrative Short
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 1 and 45 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Documentary Feature
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 45 and 180 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Documentary Short
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 1 and 45 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Experimental Film
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 1 and 90 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Animation
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 1 and 120 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Student Film
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 1 and 120 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Music Video
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 1 and 30 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Commercials
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between :30 seconds and 10 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Television Pilots
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 1 and 75 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Webisode
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 1 and 60 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Cell Phone Made Films
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 1 and 120 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Trailers
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between :30 seconds and 10 minutes (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Feature Scripts
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 45 and 180 pages (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Shorts Scripts
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $45

Between 1 and 45 pages (All Genres and Topics Accepted)

Directing
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Direction - creative category)

Cinematography
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Cinematography - creative category)

Editing
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Editing - creative category)

Original Score
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Original Score - creative category)

Actor In A Leading Role
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Leading Actor - creative category) *Please Indicate which role is to be Judged

Actress In A Leading Role
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Leading Actress - creative category) *Please Indicate which role is to be Judged

Actor In A Supporting Role
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Supporting Actor - creative category) *Please Indicate which role is to be Judged

Actress In A Supporting Role
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Supporting Actress - creative category) *Please Indicate which role is to be Judged

Production Design
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Production Design - creative category)

Sound Design/Editing
Early Bird (28th June, 2020) $35
Late (28th August, 2020) $35

(Sound Design - creative category)

Matchmaking

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How long is your film?

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min.

What type of category does your film fall into?

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What is the genre of your film?

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What should be the main focus of your festival strategy?

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Monetary award

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Festival qualifications that you're interested in

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How much money would you spend on festival submissions?

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Start date of submission

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