Our 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 in the compelling delivery of story.
Best Screenplay
To recognise exceptional writing, narrative structure, character depth, and dramatic coherence.
Best Cinematography
To recognise outstanding visual artistry, composition, lighting, and cinematic atmosphere.
Best Feature Film
To recognise the finest overall achievement in storytelling, craft, and artistic excellence.
Best Leading Actor/Actress
To recognise an outstanding leading performance marked by depth, presence, and emotional truth.
Best Supporting Actor/Actress
To recognise an exceptional supporting performance that elevates the story with nuance and impact.
Best Film Score
To recognise an original score that enhances mood, emotion, and narrative depth.
Jury Special Mention
To recognise a film of exceptional merit that made a distinct impression 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.