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FFTG Awards Film Festival™ is an international event created and designed by creatives for creatives to provide independent filmmakers and storytellers an unique platform to showcase and brand their films digitally. We are inviting films of all genres for the competition to get recognition in various categories. Entries are open for all nationalities from around the world.
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The Competition
FFTG Awards Film Festival™ is an IMDb qualifying annual international event dedicated to provide independent filmmakers a unique platform to showcase and brand their films digitally. In its second year, we are inviting films of all genres for the competition to present in various categories. Entries are open for all nationalities from around the world.
We look for original story-based films, creative and high-quality moving image production that enrich, entertain, inspire and encourage a sense of social connection. The Fest is committed to recognize the diversity of national, and international filmmaking and storytelling communities. Officially selected films in competition will be screened via FFTG and/or Partner Secured Channel for multiple awards. The selection is divided into several categories, and for the first time, a FFTG exclusive category, WEDDING FILM along with FASHION FILM is being introduced. More information on FilmFreeway.
New Wave films/filmmakers (Student) will be reviewed within their category (student) because we know they have limited resources and no budget. However, these category winners will be awarded as Best New Wave Film, Best New Wave Filmmaker, Best Actor/Actress in New Wave Film, etc., and NOT with the title “Student”.
We present the Youngest Selection Committee for filmmakers 18 & below.
FFTG Awards Film Fest Screenplay Competition 2021
We’re so excited to invite screenwriters to participate in the FFTG Awards Screenplay Competition 2021. All will be promoted right alongside our films. For submission information, dates and deadlines please click on FilmFreeway.
Dates & Deadlines
(Due to the financial challenges caused by COVID-19 there is NO ENTRY FEE until March 14, 2021. Enter code FFTG21FREE at the time of submission)
- OPENING DATEJan 18, 2021
NO ENTRY FEE
- EARLYBIRD DEADLINEMar 14, 2021
- REGULAR DEADLINEAug 15, 2021
- FINAL DEADLINEOct 03, 2021
2021 Entries close at Midnight Oct 03, 11:59pm PST.
- NOTIFICATION DATENov 07, 2021
- FESTIVAL DATENov 28-12 Dec, 2021
- PEOPLE CHOICE VOTINGNov 28-12 Dec, 2021
Winner announcement Dec 19, 2021
- the FEST SPIRIT AWARDNov 28-12 Dec, 2021
Picked by participating filmmakers only. Winner announcement Dec 19, 2021
- THE GRAND JURY CHOICE AWARDSDec 22, 2021
All categories winners announcement.
- Filmmakers need to submit their valid student id's and Govt Issued id's for Age 18 & below along with their entries.
- Anyone among the Producer or Director qualifies if either has a valid student id.
- Anyone among the Producer or Director under 18 and below qualifies with a valid govt issued id.
- FFTG Awards reserves the right to disqualify if the id's are not valid with no refunds.
Submission Categories
WEDDING FILM
- Under 30 mins including credits
- Open for all nationalities from around the world.
- A copy of wedding card mandatory to be uploaded along with your submission.
FASHION FILM
Feature, Short, Micro-short
- Open for all nationalities from around the world.
- Filmmakers, designers, agencies and labels invited to submit their films.
- Dedicated to fashion, style, and beauty.
Feature Film
- Above 40 mins
- Includes Documentary, Experimental, Animation, New Wave Filmmakers, LGBTQ+, New Directors, Debut Films, Female Filmmakers, 18 years & below, etc.
- All Genre
- Year of Production does not matter and there is no premiere requirement
Short Film
- Under 40 minutes
- Includes Documentary, Experimental, Animation, New Wave Filmmakers, LGBTQ+, New Directors, Debut Films, Female Filmmakers, 18 years & below, etc.
- All Genre
- Year of Production does not matter and there is no premiere requirement
Screenplay
- Features (up to) 120 pages.
- Shorts (up to) 40 pages.
- All Genre
- PDF format mandatory
Web Series
- Short or Long Format
- No Runtime Restrictions
- All Genre
- Made between 2018 - Oct 03, 2021
Telco Film
- Film based on the theme TELCO- Taking Easy Looking Completely Occupied™
Show the world how you Telco - Under 5 mins including credits
- All Genre
- Made between August 2020 - Oct 03, 2021
Quarantine Film
- No Runtime Restrictions
- All Genre
- Made between April 2020 - Oct 03, 2021
Mobile Film
(Vertical)
- No Runtime Restrictions
- All Genre
- Made between 2019 - Oct 03, 2021
- Made using mobile only
- Shoot Vertical
Micro Film
- Under 5 mins including credits
- All Genre
- Made between 2019 - Oct 03, 2021
Ultra-Short film
- Under 60 seconds
- TikTok, Insta Reels, Etc. All Genre
- Made between 2019 - Oct 03, 2021
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The Writing Process or lack there of
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