Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards and Festival

Hollywood, California, United States, North America

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Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards and Festival

Hollywood, California, United States, North America

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About the festival

HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS and FESTIVAL is an independent film competition and live screening event combined with a unique opportunity for PR geared toward independent filmmakers worldwide.

Making an independent movie is a challenge and we here at HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS and FESTIVAL want to help you put your film on the path to success with all of the recognition, notoriety and accolades you and your film deserve.

As HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS and FESTIVAL is committed to showcasing TRULY independent films, we are dedicated to finding those "hidden gems" that may otherwise be overlooked by the bigger festivals because of the lack of name recognition or budget.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be screening selected winning films at PARAMOUNT STUDIOS in Hollywood in 2021. Invaluable exposure for your hard work! ***DUE TO THE CURRENT WORLDWIDE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE LIVE SCREENING WILL BE PUSHED TO THE YEAR 2021.

Screening Venue:
Paramount Studios, Back Lot
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Our live screening event at Paramount Studios will include a day of festivities including multiple screenings, filmmaker Q&A's, red carpet arrivals and photographs and delivering of awards to winning filmmakers.

Let's celebrate your huge accomplishment!

***Not all category WINNERS will receive a live screening. 

Located in the heart of Hollywood, the judges of HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS range from former studio executives and talent managers to award winning independent filmmakers with a combined experience of over 40 years in the entertainment industry. 

If your film is selected for an AWARD, you will be notified via email as an "Official Selection" and you will receive an "Official Selection" laurel. 

Each category will have their own set of AWARDS that will be broken down into the sections below:

FEATURE FILM (in the genres: Drama, Comedy, Horror, SciFi and LGBT; each genre will be voted on separately and receive their own set of Awards)

AWARDS: 

BEST PICTURE
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST PICTURE" winner from each genre (Drama, Comedy, Horror, SciFi and LGBT) will receive an engraved statuette and an in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally, it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

"GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!

SHORT FILM (UNDER 40 MINUTES; in the genres: Drama, Comedy, Horror, SciFi and LGBT; each genre will be voted on separately and receive their own set of Awards)

AWARDS: 

BEST SHORT FILM
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST SHORT FILM" winner from each genre will receive a certificate of their "WIN" and in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

"GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!

DOCUMENTARY (Feature Documentary, Short Documentary; each category (feature/short) will be voted on separately and  receive their own set of Awards)

AWARDS: 

BEST DOCUMENTARY (Feature & Short)
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST PICTURE" winner from the Feature Documentary Category and the Short Documentary Category will receive a certificate acknowledging their "WIN" and an in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!
 
WEB SERIES

AWARDS: 

BEST WEB SERIES
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST WEB SERIES" winner will receive a certificate of their "WIN" and in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!

MUSIC VIDEO

AWARDS: 

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST MUSIC VIDEO" winner will receive a certificate of their "WIN" and in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!

STUDENT FILM

AWARDS: 

BEST STUDENT FILM
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST STUDENT FILM" winner will receive a certificate of their "WIN" and in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!

BEST OF FESTIVAL 
BEST OF FESTIVAL will be awarded to the ONE chosen project, regardless of category, which HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS deems to be the "best of the best" among all of the submissions to the festival. 

The "BEST OF FESTIVAL" winner will receive an engraved statuette and an in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

LIVE SCREENINGS
LIVE SCREENINGS will be selected among the WINNERS of the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS.

WINNING projects chosen to screen, will be honored to show their film on the back lot at PARAMOUNT STUDIOS in Hollywood, California, ***DUE TO THE WORLDWIDE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SCREENINGS WILL BE PUSHED TO 2021, along with a red carpet and filmmaker Q&A.

***Not all category WINNERS will receive a live screening. 

About

HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS and FESTIVAL is an independent film competition and live screening event combined with a unique opportunity for PR geared toward independent filmmakers worldwide.

Making an independent movie is a challenge and we here at HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS and FESTIVAL want to help you put your film on the path to success with all of the recognition, notoriety and accolades you and your film deserve.

As HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS and FESTIVAL is committed to showcasing TRULY independent films, we are dedicated to finding those "hidden gems" that may otherwise be overlooked by the bigger festivals because of the lack of name recognition or budget.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be screening selected winning films at PARAMOUNT STUDIOS in Hollywood in 2021. Invaluable exposure for your hard work! ***DUE TO THE CURRENT WORLDWIDE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE LIVE SCREENING WILL BE PUSHED TO THE YEAR 2021.

Screening Venue:
Paramount Studios, Back Lot
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Our live screening event at Paramount Studios will include a day of festivities including multiple screenings, filmmaker Q&A's, red carpet arrivals and photographs and delivering of awards to winning filmmakers.

Let's celebrate your huge accomplishment!

***Not all category WINNERS will receive a live screening. 

Located in the heart of Hollywood, the judges of HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS range from former studio executives and talent managers to award winning independent filmmakers with a combined experience of over 40 years in the entertainment industry. 

If your film is selected for an AWARD, you will be notified via email as an "Official Selection" and you will receive an "Official Selection" laurel. 

Each category will have their own set of AWARDS that will be broken down into the sections below:

FEATURE FILM (in the genres: Drama, Comedy, Horror, SciFi and LGBT; each genre will be voted on separately and receive their own set of Awards)

AWARDS: 

BEST PICTURE
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST PICTURE" winner from each genre (Drama, Comedy, Horror, SciFi and LGBT) will receive an engraved statuette and an in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally, it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

"GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!

SHORT FILM (UNDER 40 MINUTES; in the genres: Drama, Comedy, Horror, SciFi and LGBT; each genre will be voted on separately and receive their own set of Awards)

AWARDS: 

BEST SHORT FILM
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST SHORT FILM" winner from each genre will receive a certificate of their "WIN" and in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

"GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!

DOCUMENTARY (Feature Documentary, Short Documentary; each category (feature/short) will be voted on separately and  receive their own set of Awards)

AWARDS: 

BEST DOCUMENTARY (Feature & Short)
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST PICTURE" winner from the Feature Documentary Category and the Short Documentary Category will receive a certificate acknowledging their "WIN" and an in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!
 
WEB SERIES

AWARDS: 

BEST WEB SERIES
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST WEB SERIES" winner will receive a certificate of their "WIN" and in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!

MUSIC VIDEO

AWARDS: 

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST MUSIC VIDEO" winner will receive a certificate of their "WIN" and in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!

STUDENT FILM

AWARDS: 

BEST STUDENT FILM
GOLD AWARD
SILVER AWARD
BRONZE AWARD

The "BEST STUDENT FILM" winner will receive a certificate of their "WIN" and in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Invaluable PR for your film and it's team!

GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Award Winners" will receive a mention not only on HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally their names will be featured in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

We help you create a buzz for your film!

BEST OF FESTIVAL 
BEST OF FESTIVAL will be awarded to the ONE chosen project, regardless of category, which HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS deems to be the "best of the best" among all of the submissions to the festival. 

The "BEST OF FESTIVAL" winner will receive an engraved statuette and an in-depth written interview with the filmmaker that will not only appear on the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS website and blog, but additionally it will be sent out in a WORLDWIDE press release and promoted via our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. 

LIVE SCREENINGS
LIVE SCREENINGS will be selected among the WINNERS of the HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS.

WINNING projects chosen to screen, will be honored to show their film on the back lot at PARAMOUNT STUDIOS in Hollywood, California, ***DUE TO THE WORLDWIDE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SCREENINGS WILL BE PUSHED TO 2021, along with a red carpet and filmmaker Q&A.

***Not all category WINNERS will receive a live screening. 

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

***Please note, all non-English speaking films must be subtitled in order to be considered, with the exception of music videos.

We have no other restrictions for your work. This includes premiere status, it's age and/or whether your work has been made available online.

We accept entries worldwide.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Narrative Feature, Drama
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $40
Regular (20th March, 2020) $50
Late (27th July, 2020) $55

Bring on the drama! Dramatic Feature Films should be 40 minutes or longer.

Narrative Feature, Comedy
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $40
Regular (20th March, 2020) $50
Late (27th July, 2020) $55

Make us laugh! Comedy Feature Films should be 40 minutes or longer.

Narrative Feature, Horror
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $40
Regular (20th March, 2020) $50
Late (27th July, 2020) $55

Scare us! Horror Feature Films should be 40 minutes or longer.

Narrative Feature, Sci-Fi
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $40
Regular (20th March, 2020) $50
Late (27th July, 2020) $55

Take us on an adventure! Sci-Fi Feature Films should be 40 minutes or longer.

Narrative Feature, LGBTQ
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $40
Regular (20th March, 2020) $50
Late (27th July, 2020) $55

Take us on a journey! LGBTQ Feature Films should be 40 minutes or longer.

Narrative Short, Drama
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $30
Regular (20th March, 2020) $40
Late (27th July, 2020) $50

Bring on the drama! Drama Short Films should be less than 40 minutes.

Narrative Short, Comedy
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $30
Regular (20th March, 2020) $40
Late (27th July, 2020) $50

Make us laugh! Comedy Short Films should be less than 40 minutes.

Narrative Short, Horror
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $30
Regular (20th March, 2020) $40
Late (27th July, 2020) $50

Scare us! Horror Short Films should be less than 40 minutes.

Narrative Short, Sci-Fi
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $30
Regular (20th March, 2020) $40
Late (27th July, 2020) $50

Take us on an adventure! Sci-Fi Short Films should be less than 40 minutes.

Narrative Short, LGBTQ
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $30
Regular (20th March, 2020) $40
Late (27th July, 2020) $50

Take us on a journey! LGBTQ Short Films should be less than 40 minutes.

Feature Documentary
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $40
Regular (20th March, 2020) $50
Late (27th July, 2020) $60

We want to explore your world! Feature Documentaries should be 40 minutes or longer.

Short Documentary
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $30
Regular (20th March, 2020) $40
Late (27th July, 2020) $50

We want to explore your world! Short Documentaries should be less than 40 minutes.

Web Series
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $30
Regular (20th March, 2020) $40
Late (27th July, 2020) $50

Entertain us! Web Series can be any genre and can submit multiple episodes totaling up to 15 minutes. Please put multiple episodes on the same online screener.

Music Video
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $20
Regular (20th March, 2020) $20
Late (27th July, 2020) $20

Rock it out! Music Videos can be of any genre under 10 minutes.

Movie Trailer
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $10
Regular (20th March, 2020) $10
Late (27th July, 2020) $10

We love to promote new work with amazing trailers! Bring it on.

Student Films
Early Bird (9th February, 2020) $30
Regular (20th March, 2020) $40
Late (27th July, 2020) $50

Eligible short student films only. Films must be less than 40 minutes.

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