World Cinema Awards is an IMDb qualifying international quarterly award competition of all genres for Feature & Short Films, Indie, Documentaries, Animations, Music Videos, Experimental, Web/TV Series and many more. Our mission is to celebrate films from all around the world and be another step forward
to the filmmakers' careers.
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CATEGORIES

MAIN AWARD CATEGORIES
Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Indie Feature (low budget)
Best Indie Short (low budget)
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Short
Best Animation Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Humanitarian Film
Best Film On Disability
Best Drama Film
Best Fantasy Film
Best LGBTQ Film
Best Comedy Film
Best Environmental Film
Best Student Film
Best Adventure FIlm
Best Sci-Fi Film
Best Film Noir Film
Best Family/Children Film
Best Musical Film
Best Dance Film
Best Mobile Phone Feature
Best Mobile Phone Short
Best Black & White Film
Best Inspirational Film
Best Mystery Film
Best Supernatural Film
Best Romance Film
Best Action Film
Best Nature/Wildlife Film
Best Cause-Driven Film
Best Thriller Film
Best Vintage/Silent Film
Best Sports Film
Best Music Video
Best WEB/TV Pilot
Best WEB/TV Series
Best Commercial

ADDITIONAL AWARD CATEGORIES
Best Director Feature Film
Best Director Short Film
Best 1st time Director Feature Film
Best 1st time Director Short Film
Best Actor in a Feature Film
Best Actor in a Short Film
Best Actress in a Feature Film
Best Actress in a Short Film
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Acting Debut
Best Acting Duo
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Cinematography
Best Producer
Best Editing
Best Score
Best Choreography
Best Visual Effects
Best Voice Over
Best Set Design
Best Makeup
Best Costumes

AWARDS

Our jury will award the best films through private screenings. Films entered in multiple categories may win multiple awards.
* All winners will receive our official laurel leaves.
* All winners will receive a free print ready certificate (PDF/JPG file) via email.
* Winners may purchase statuettes for themselves and their teams for the cost of production and shipping. 

OUR OFFICIAL TROPHY STANDS 12 " TALL AND IS MADE OF METAL AND RESIN ON A SOLID BLACK CRYSTAL BASE.

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RULES

All films are accepted as long as they fall in one of our main categories. We accept films of any genres, length and language. Non-English films must have English subtitles. By submitting your film, you agree to the following:

1. You agree to use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film/poster/stills) for promotional purposes.
2. Entry fees are non-refundable. ​
3. The films will not be available online. ​
4. All films must be submitted in at least one main category and may also be submitted in additional categories (with no limits).
5. Films submitted without a main category will be disqualified with no refund.
6. A submitted film may be resubmitted multiple times within the same year, in one or multiple categories.
7. You own all the rights to the film (images, sound, music and poster). Copyright owner must be at least 18 years old. You retain the copyright and 100% of all rights to your intellectual property.
8. All accepted and non-accepted submissions will be notified to submitters via email. Check our submission platform on FilmFreeway for deadlines and other updates.
9. If you submitted as a Student, we reserve the right to check the validity of your status as such.
10. Winning Categories vary every quarter depending on the submissions we receive.
11. We are not liable for any copyright infringements or unauthorized usage and any conflict should be settled by the parties involved thereof.
12. You agree to hold our Festival harmless and to indemnify us from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits and publicity.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
1. Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations. 2. Films must not contain pornography or any offensive or defamatory statements intended to harm anybody.
3. Films with poor production standards (bad sound, lack of subtitles/captions whenever applicable, or video resolution less than 720p HD).

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