Awards and Prizes

Every year, the top films get cash and/or prizes. All award winners receive a certificate of award.

We are still hitting up our sponsors for a big pile of prizes for this year – please stay tuned!!

Last Year’s Prizes Were:

  1. Sony α6600 premium E-mount APS-C camera (retail value $1,400)
  2. $1000 Cash
  3. $500 Cash
  4. $350 Cash
  5. Samsung 10.1″ Galaxy Tab A 32GB Tablet (retail value $230)
  6. SKB 3i-1813-5B-N Mil-Std Waterproof Laptop Case 5″ Deep/TSA Approved (retail value $200)
  7. Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 16 Studio (retail value $200)
  8. G-Technology 2TB ArmorATD USB 3.1 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (retail value $120)
  9. G-Technology 2TB ArmorATD USB 3.1 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (retail value $120)
  10. Z Systems Blackmagic Rental Package (Value $350)
  11. Z Systems Sony Rental Package (Value $200)

Category Awards (note – these may change)

  • Best Director
  • Best Actor
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Supporting Actress
  • Best Overall Acting
  • Best Audio/Sound Design
  • Best Original Score
  • Best Production Design
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Make Up
  • Best Visual Effects
  • Best Editing
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Screenplay/Writing
  • Best Lighting
  • Best Prop
  • Best WTF Moment
  • Best Kiss
  • Best Hero
  • Best Villain

Genre Awards

  • Best Comedy (including romantic)
  • Best Drama
  • Best Suspense/Horror/Adventure
  • Best Fantasy/SciFi
  • Best Documentary Film
  • Best Specialty Film (Music Video/Animated/Silent/Art)

Note: ‘Best Documentary’ and ‘Best Specialty’ categories may be combined based on the number of entries.

Trailer Contest Prizes

  • 1st place – $200
  • 2nd place – $100
  • 3rd place – $50

Audience Favorite
The audience will vote each session of the screenings, and one team per screening will win the ‘Audience Favorite’ award.