WINTER FILM AWARDS showcases emerging filmmakers in all genres from around the world, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and under-represented filmmakers. Submit your latest work now via FilmFreeway to take advantage of our Early Bird Rates!  

We award over $100,000 in Cash, Prizes and Distribution Opportunities!  
Animated - Horror - Music Video - Documentary Drama - Comedy - Shorts - Features - Web Series - Experimental

 
We are seeking works completed since January 2015 of all genres, forms and lengths.
Early Bird Deadline ... September 5, Regular Deadline ... October 17, Late Deadline ... November 15.
 
Our 7th Annual celebration of independent film will run February 22 - March 3, 2018. Filmmakers from around the world will travel to New York City to attend the Festival's ten days of amazing film screenings, fascinating discussion panels and fun industry networking after-parties. The whole thing will come to a glittering conclusion with our famous Gala Red Carpet and Awards Ceremony to be held on March 3, 2018.
 
The rapidly growing Festival - voted one of the Top 10 Best Reviewed Festivals on FilmFreeway - seeks a diverse collection of creative indie films from NYC and worldwide in all genres. Outstanding work will be awarded for each category, along with Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Original Score, Best Student Film and the NY Perspectives Award for best depiction of the New York multi-cultural experience.
 
WINTER FILM AWARDS IS NEW YORK CITY. Like the city itself, we showcase the eclectic diversity and excitement of the independent arts world. We are an all volunteer, minority- and women-owned registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Visit WinterFilmAwards.com for more information!
 

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