International Independent Film Awards
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Deadlines
Early Bird Deadline
Oct. 18th 2024
Primary Categories $35 Creative Categories $35
Regular Deadline
Nov. 8th 2024
Primary Categories $40 Creative Categories $35
Extended Deadline
Nov. 29th 2024
Primary Categories $45 Creative Categories $35
Final Deadline
Dec. 20th 2024
Primary Categories $50 Creative Categories $35
Notifications will be sent out via email on Dec. 27th 2024
Narrative Short
Between 1-45 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Narrative Feature
Between 45-180 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Documentary Short
Between 1-45 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Documentary Feature
Between 45-180 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Primary Categories
Experimental Film
Between 1-90 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Animation
Between 1-120 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Student Film
Between 1-120 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Music Videos
Between 1-30 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Commericials
Between :30 seconds - 10 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Television Pilots
Between 1-75 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Webisode
Between 1- 60 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Cell Phone Made Films
Between 1 - 120 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Trailers
Between :30 seconds - 10 Minutes
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Feature Scripts
Between 45 -180 Pages
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Short Scripts
Between 1 -45 Pages
(All Genres and Topics Accepted)
Creative Categories
Actor Leading Role
(Please indicate which role is to be judged)
Actress Leading Role
(Please indicate which role is to be judged)
Actor Supporting Role
(Please indicate which role is to be judged)
Actress Supporting Role
(Please indicate which role is to be judged)
Production Design
Sound Design/Editing
Costume Design
Casting
Voice-Over
(Please indicate talent to be judged)
Narration
(Please indicate talent to be judged)
Make-Up
SFX Make-Up
Screenplay
Concept
Stunts
Digital Effects
Choreography
Soundtrack
Title and Credit Design
Original Song
(Please indicate talent to be judged)
Animated Visuals
Animated Characters
Directing
Cinematography
Editing
Original Score
Category Judging
Each Category of submission will be judged and have the opportunity to be awarded with one of our 7 award levels (Best Of Show, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mention). Projects showing exceptional creativity and talent in their respective categories will be honored. All entries will not be selected as winners. However, the IIFA does provide a tremendous amount of opportunities for filmmakers and artist to receive accolades for their work within our numerous judging categories and award levels.
Best Of Show Winner: Will receive and Official IIFA Trophy and a guaranteed spot in our Los Angeles screening schedule.
Diamond Winning Films and Videos: Will receive award certificates and will be guaranteed a spot in our 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 and will be eligible to obtain an IIFA trophy.
Rules
*You may have multiple entries and submit to multiple categories.
*Each entry and submission category must have its own 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.
*Make sure all packages are postmarked by by the appropriate deadline.
*We accept NTSC and PAL DVD formats
*Submission in other than English must have subtitles
*Works in progress are accepted
*Films, videos and scripts can be from any year
*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.
*Entry Fees are in $USD
*Entry fees are non-refundable.
*Entries will not be returned.
*No press kits are required for the initial submission process
*Screening Theater will be announced closer to the notify date.
Direct Submission
We strongly recommend that filmmakers submit to us using the powerful and free submission tools of filmfreeway.com . However, if you prefer to submit directly to us you can do so. Please make sure you 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. Make sure your submission is postmarked by the respective deadline date. If you prefer to pay by credit card, your only option at this time is to submit through filmfreeway.com .
Our mailing address is:
International Independent Film Awards
17412 Ventura Blvd. #33 Or
Encino, CA 91316
Fall 2024 IIFA
Final FF Deadline Dec. 20th 2024