How to Submit
Please submit your film online via FilmFreeway At the time of submission, select at least one of the award categories. See below for submission criteria, award categories, and deadlines.
Submission Criteria
The International Avant-Garde Film Awards is politically independent. We welcome films from any side of the idealogical spectrum. No preference is given to anyone based on race, gender, or ethnicity. All voices are welcome.
Short films < 40 minutes
Feature films > 40 minutes
Open to filmmakers from any country
If English is not the original language, English subtitles would be helpful.
Open to films completed between June 2022 and October 2023.
Award Categories
Best Debut Film
Best Short Narrative Film
Best Feature Narrative Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Feature Documentary
Best Animated Short
Best Animated Feature
Best Experimental Short
Best Experimental Feature
Best Comedy
Best Student Film
Best Environmental Film
Best Music Video
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Design
Best Performance
2023 Submission Deadlines
Early Deadline: June 21 ($30)
Regular Deadline: July 21 ($35)
Late Deadline: August 21 ($40)
Final Deadline: September 21 ($45)
Notification Date: October 21
Event: December 14th