Awards
Main Awards
Below are the categories of awards available to our contestants, as selected by the jury.
Best Director
To recognise outstanding cinematic vision and leadership.
Best Screenplay
To recognise exceptional writing, structure and character depth.
Best Cinematography
To recognise outstanding visual artistry and atmosphere.
Best Feature Film
To recognise the finest overall achievement in craft.
Best Leading Actor/Actress
To recognise an outstanding leading performance.
Best Supporting Actor/Actress
To recognise an exceptional supporting performance.
Best Film Score
To recognise an original score that enhances narrative depth.
Best Special Effects
To recognise a particular endeavour in creating visual special effects.
Jury Special Mention
To recognise a distinct impression made on the jury.
Genre Specific Awards
Best Drama Feature
To recognise a drama that delivers powerful emotion, compelling characters, and exceptional storytelling.
Best Romance Feature
To recognise a romance that captivates with heartfelt emotion, chemistry, and storytelling finesse.
Best Thriller / Crime Feature
To recognise a thriller or crime feature that masterfully builds suspense, tension, and intrigue.
Best Comedy Feature
To recognise a comedy that delights with originality, timing, and outstanding humour.
Best Sci-Fi / Fantasy Feature
To recognise a sci-fi or fantasy feature that imaginatively creates worlds, characters, and storytelling.
Best Indie / Arthouse Feature
To recognise an indie or arthouse feature that excels in creativity, vision, and artistic expression.
Best Short Film
To recognise an outstanding feature under 30 minutes long.