Film Basement International Film Festival 2023
Submission Deadline
Early Deadline - July 10 Regular Deadline - August 10 Late Deadline - September 10
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.