Vienna Indie Short Festival is an online seasonal film festival. Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. An enticing place for art & culture. Vienna Indie Short Film Festival will welcome any independent project from all genres. During each edition, our jury selects the winners of each category through private screenings. Our judges consist of industry professionals from 5 different countries. Such a multicultural team behind our festival helps make our festival thrive amongst Independent Festivals. After private screenings, the jurors will announce the name of the winners and we will reveal them through our social medias. If you become a winner project, your project will consider officially selected films of the festival deemed for online screening upon the request.
Welcome to the Los Angeles Silver Screen Film Festival, an exclusive online celebration of cinematic excellence. Held in the heart of the entertainment capital, our festival shines a spotlight on remarkable films from around the globe, embracing diverse genres and innovative storytelling. At the Los Angeles Silver Screen Film Festival, we are dedicated to recognizing and honoring the creativity and talent of filmmakers worldwide. We believe in cinema's unparalleled ability to evoke emotion, spark meaningful conversations, and connect audiences across cultural boundaries. Our festival serves as a platform for voices that resonate deeply, showcasing films that explore the vast spectrum of human experience. Our meticulously curated selection offers a wide range of films, from poignant dramas and insightful documentaries to cutting-edge animations and captivating shorts. Each film is chosen for its distinct voice, storytelling excellence, and its power to engage and inspire viewers. Join us at the Los Angeles Silver Screen Film Festival as we celebrate the artistry, passion, and vision of filmmakers. Whether you are a filmmaker, a cinephile, or someone who loves a great story, our festival offers a unique, enriching online experience that brings the magic of cinema right to your screen.
Welcome to the Glasgow Film Awards, a distinguished celebration of cinematic artistry from around the world. Set in the vibrant city of Glasgow, known for its rich cultural heritage and dynamic arts scene, our festival honors exceptional films, both short and feature-length, across a diverse range of genres and styles. At the core of the Glasgow Film Awards is our commitment to recognizing and celebrating the talent and creativity of filmmakers everywhere. We believe in the transformative power of cinema to evoke emotion, spark dialogue, and bridge cultural divides. Our festival provides a platform for stories that resonate deeply with audiences, showcasing films that highlight the breadth and depth of human experience. Our carefully curated program features a wide array of films, from thought-provoking dramas and insightful documentaries to innovative animations and compelling shorts. Each film is selected for its unique perspective, storytelling excellence, and the ability to captivate and inspire viewers. Join us at the Glasgow Film Awards, where we celebrate the artistry, passion, and creativity of filmmakers. Whether you are a filmmaker, a film enthusiast, or someone passionate about storytelling, our festival offers a unique and enriching experience in one of the UK's most exciting cultural hubs.
Berlin Short Awards is a bi-monthly IMDb qualified online short awards event. We are happy to welcome filmmakers from all genres, particularly low or no-budget ones, and all countries, especially from those traditionally underrepresented in the global film industry. Our main goal is to showcase their brilliant projects in Berlin's beautiful city for a diverse audience of cinephiles. Berlin, as a city dates to the 13th century. Reminders of the city's turbulent 20th-century history can be seen in the parts of city. The city's also known for its art scene and modern landmarks like the gold-coloured, swoop-roofed Berliner Philharmonic, built in 1963. We encourage you to submit your work to this online event. The selected projects are privately judged by a random team of invited experts from academia and the film industry worldwide, against a high standard of merit. From the official selection pool, which has a very competitive acceptance rate, Berlin Shorts Award chose the nominees and award winners of the month. All the Winners will receive the Official Laurels and the winning-category certificate.
Hamburg Indie Fest is an international online film institution and competition, celebrating the language of cinema, indie filmmaking and film projects of all genres from all over the world. The committee consists of filmmakers and authors based from all over the world. Our monthly festival seeks to promote and award filmmakers and create online networking and events for filmmakers and screenwriters in order to promote film projects. The festival stands with independent filmmaking and believes in the power of cinema. It is our pleasure to consider film and script projects of all genres for various categories of the festival. Our festival will also award acting, writing, cinematography, editing and composing for film music in each monthly edition of the festival as well.
The Munich Short Film Awards is an online festival and competition dedicated to low-budget short indie film and script projects. Every edition, the festival selects and promotes the winners of each category through private screenings and evaluations by our team of dedicated professionals. The festival seeks all genres. The event selects international projects and is devoted to short filmmaking, independent cinema, arthouse projects and short cinema. The short film festival aims to find talented short filmmakers and help them promote their work. Short films will be reviewed by our screeners team and the highest scored ones will be selected as Official Selection receiving corresponding Laurels. Then, our international jury will choose the winners in each category and they will receive the Official Laurels and Certificates.
The Shanghai Indie Film Festival (SIFF) is an online platform dedicated to showcasing bold and original voices in independent filmmaking. As one of Asia's most dynamic and culturally rich cities, Shanghai serves as the perfect backdrop for a festival that embraces diversity, innovation, and creativity. SIFF provides a global stage for both emerging and established filmmakers to present their unique narratives, styles, and visions to an international audience. Leveraging the digital space, SIFF is committed to creating an inclusive environment where filmmakers from around the world can share their stories without borders. The festival features a wide array of films, from thought-provoking documentaries and experimental shorts to captivating animations and dramas. With interactive panels, virtual Q&As, and an extensive online screening program, SIFF offers a unique opportunity to explore the best in contemporary independent cinema from the comfort of your home.
Sacramento Independent Film Festival is a quarterly online awards event take place in Sacramento. Sacramento has a rich history in films and television. Since 1914 it has been featured in movies such as Showboat, Huckleberry Finn, Lucky Numbers and Memoirs of a Geisha. The popular TV show The Mentalist was set and shot here. Pastoral farms, rivers and streams, industrial parks, vibrant city scenes and small towns are all within a 30 minute drive from downtown. Sacramento Independent Film Festival is looking for independent projects from all genres and categories, particularly low or no-budget ones. The festival's mission is to celebrate filmmaking from around the world. All of the winners will receive the official laurel and an achievement certificate and offer the option of online screening.
Hong Kong Indie Film Festival (HIFF) is a brand new, up and coming online bi-monthly film festival held in Hong Kong. Recognized by IMDB, HIFF is more than just a Film Festival; it is a strong connection among all filmmakers around the world. Hong Kong Independent Film Festival is a hub for international filmmakers to celebrate their premieres, thank their cast and crew, and meet their fans. Exposing young talented filmmakers to an environment of industry professionals with vast experience in their field is a priority for us. One of our top aims is to help first time filmmakers, regardless of their age, promote their talent. The objective of HIFF is to provide support to independent filmmakers globally through reviewing, judging, marketing, and distribution networking. We aim to create networks that lead to further opportunities for filmmakers.
Santa Barbara Shorts is a short, online film competition festival. Its aim is to provide quality films to our festival audience with particular attention to the craft of performance, cinematography, sound and score, and editing. We are seeking shorts in documentary, animation, live action and narrative films up to 50 mins there are no restrictions on when or where the film was made as long as the film itself can be classified into a general audience rating. If you have an interesting live action or animated short film, we warmly welcome you to submit to our film section of our festival.