SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
Every month thousands of stunning films are made, recognizing the fact IMPA came up with more accommodating contest categories to promote qualifying films.
Main categories
FEATURE FILM
SHORT FILM
SPECIAL JURY AWARDS
Feature film
Duration: 40-mins and above including credits
Short film
Duration: Below 40-mins including credits
Special jury award consideration
Duration: Presentation of any duration acceptable, however, motion picture format is mandatory.
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary Film
Best LGBTQ+ Film
Best Film on African Americans, natives & visible minorities
Best Animated Film
Best Film on Nature & Wildlife
Best Director
Best Producer
Best Emerging Filmmaker
Best screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best Sound Designing
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Film
Best Documentary Film
Best LGBTQ+ Film
Best Film on African Americans, natives & visible minorities
Best Animated Film
Best Film on Nature & Wildlife
Best Director
Best Producer
Best Emerging Filmmaker
Best screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best Sound Designing
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Experimental Film work
Silent film
Mobile film work
Social Awareness