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Film Basement International Film Festival 2023

 Submission Deadline 

Early Deadline - July 10               Regular Deadline - August 10               Late Deadline - September 10

SUBMIT

 A festival where everyone is accepted 

Here at the Film Basement International Film Festival, we believe everyone's work deserves to be celebrated.

No matter who you are or what you've made, your project is important. That is why all projects that submit will be an official selection of the Film Basement International Film Festival, but only the best of the best will go on to win one of this festival's many awards.

 Categories and Awards 

 Narrative 

Features - Shorts - Micro Shorts - Pilot

Best of the Fest

Best Comedy

Best Drama

Best Western

Best Horror

Best Romance 

Best Thriller

Best Sci-Fi

Best Action

Best Crime

Best Actress

Best Actor

Best Ensemble Cast

Best Child Performance

Best Director

Best Editing 

Best Costume Design

Best Production Design

Best Cinematography

Best Satire

Best Religious

Best Premise

Best Stunts

Best Mockumentary

Best Practical Effects

Best Visual Effects

Best Score

Best Sound Design

Best Adventure

Best Noir

 Documentary 

Features - Shorts

Best of the Fest

Best Director

Best Editing

Best Score

Best Poetic Documentary

Best Observational Documentary

Best Interview

The Feel Good Award

Best Performative Documentary

Best Reflexive Documentary

Best Expository Documentary

The Spotlight Award

 Animation 

Features - Shorts - Micro Shorts - Pilot

Best of the Fest

Best Director

Best Editing

Best Art Style

Best Voice Acting

Best Score

Best Premise

The Colors Award

The Spotlight Award

 Music Video 

Best of the Fest

Best Song

Best Idea

Best Rock Video

Best Rap Video

Best Country Video 

Best Director

Best Hip Hop Video

Best Pop Video

Best Folk Video

Best Instrumental Video

Best Animated Video

Best Dance Video

Best Cinematography

Best Blues Video

Best Heavy Metal Video

Best Punk Video

Best Funk Video

Best Religious Video

Best World Music Video

Best Production Design

 Experimental 

Features - Shorts

Best of the Fest

Best Director

Best Cinematography

Poetic Imagery

Best Editing

The Absurdity Award

Thought Provoker

Best Sound Design

Best Score

 Commercials 

Best of the Fest

Best Director

Best Cinematography

Best Acting

Best Tutorial

Best Editing

Best Sound

Best Joke

Best Product Video

Best 30 Second

Best 60 Second

Best Premise

 Cooking Videos 

Best of the Fest

Best Director

Best Editing

The Delicious Award

Best Recipe

Best Editing

Best Meat Dish

Best Dessert

Best Veggie Dish

Best Drink

Best Host

Best Cinematography

Student Films

Best of the Fest

Best Comedy

Best Drama

Best Western

Best Horror

Best Romance 

Best Thriller

Best Sci-Fi

Best Action

Best Crime

Best Documentary

Best Noir

Best Satire

Best Religious

Best Director

Best Editing

Best Actress

Best Actor

Best Cinematography

Best Premise

Best Mockumentary

 Screenplays 

Features - Shorts - Pilot

Best of the Fest

Best Comedy

Best Drama

Best Western

Best Horror

Best Romance 

Best Sci-Fi

Best Action

Best Crime

Best Adventure

Best Noir

Best Satire

Best Thriller

Best Mockumentary 

Best Religious

Best Twist

Best Premise

Best Joke

All "Best of the Fest" award winners will screen or be read live at the Festival.

 

All awards will be announced live at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles at the Film Basement on 9/23/23.

A list of the winners will be published on this site in late September 2023.

You may submit your project in as many categories as you'd like.

 

Projects are eligible to win multiple awards in multiple categories.

You may submit multiple projects.

 

There are no limitations related to premiere status or film completion dates.

All awards are decided at the sole discretion of the Film Basement International Film Festival Judges.

All award winners will receive a coupon for 20% off on Film Basement location rentals for 1 year.

Submissions are only accepted through Film Freeway. Only online submissions will be accepted at this time.

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