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FILM
AWARDS
SCREENPLAYS
SHORT FILMS
PER YEAR
& INTERNATIONAL
Not a Traditional Festival. A Truly International Competition.
Washington Film Awards is a unique seasonal virtual film competition. Attracting both powerhouse companies as well as talented new filmmakers, it is an unparalleled, truly international awards competition, not a traditional film festival — which allows filmmakers from around the world to enter their films in this prestigious competition.
The festival gives talented directors, producers, actors, creative teams the positive exposure they deserve. It discovers and honors the achievements of filmmakers who produce high quality projects. The festival promotes award winners through press releases to filmmakers and industry contacts. Above all, we truly value and honor our filmmaking family.
The festival accepts screenplays (up to 40 pages) and short films (up to 40 minutes long). It offers a seasonal competition. Each season, our jury selects the winners through private screenings. The seasonal winners will qualify for the online screening. Furthermore, all seasonal winners receive a free digital certificate (in JPG), ready for print.
up to 40 pages
up to 40 min
Screenings
Certificate (JPG)
Submission Rules & Terms.
By submitting to Washington Film Awards you agree to the following rules. Please read them carefully before entering your project.
Submissions in other than English must be subtitled.
Multiple entries are allowed from a filmmaker and each entry may be entered in multiple categories.
Online screeners preferred. If you choose not to upload your project to FilmFreeway's site, please provide an online link to your submission and be sure to include the password in an email correspondence sent directly to the festival.
The festival does not download data or accept Dropbox submissions. Please only send links to your media hosted on 3rd party servers such as Vimeo or YouTube.
Written comments describing entries are beneficial.
All films submitted under a "Student Fee" category will be listed as a (Student) on all materials including social media and press releases. Student I.D. required.
By submitting your film, take note that:
- You agree to use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster/screenshots) for promotional purpose.
- You must own all the rights to the video.
- Fees are not refundable.
- We will review up to 40 minutes/pages, even if your film/screenplay is longer (excluding the Television Script category - up to 50 pages).
Real Words. From Real Filmmakers.
Unfiltered reviews from filmmakers who submitted, got selected and won at Washington Film Awards.
I was thrilled to see The Quran chosen in Selection for an award winner at the Washington Film Awards!! I must commend the festival for its sincere and genuine approach to recognizing outstanding films. The exceptional judging panel's unbiased selection truly reflects the festival's commitment to excellence. May the Almighty bless Washington Film Awards and its future endeavors. Kudos to the team for maintaining such high standards!
I was absolutely thrilled to have been part of your festival. To have had my screenplay Nietzsche honored by the festival from what I am sure was a formidable number of entrants in this amazing competition means a lot to me. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to participate in your Washington Film Awards! I am delighted that my film, Rosso Improvviso (Suddenly Red), was selected as a semi-finalist for Best Women Emancipation Film. Reaching the semi-finals among hundreds of feature, medium-length, and short films is truly a miracle. This recognition honors the talent, dedication, and sacrifices of an extraordinary team. 🎬🏆 Thank you again for the amazing thrill you've given me ❤️ The journey continues!
The name itself is prestigious one, Washington. I thank you WFA for selection of Maya, my movie.
A professional and well-organized competition with clear communication throughout the process. I truly appreciate the recognition of my project and the opportunity to be part of the Washington Film Awards. Thank you to the jury and the entire team for supporting independent artists and filmmakers.