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!!
Previous Year’s Prizes Included:
- $1000 Cash for All stars
- $1000 Cash For the new 1st place winner
- $500 Cash for 2nd place
- $350 Cash for 3rd place
- Camera Gear
- Lighting Equipment
- Hard Drives
- Tablets
- Rental Packages
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.