Awards

Best Film Award
Guest Judges

The Judges Top 6 which will be screened in the last block of the festival are the only films in contention for winning the Best Film Award. The winner will be chosen by two guest judges who will then present the award on the night. 

Best Cinematography
Guest Judges

All submissions are in contention for the Best Cinematography Award. 6 Films will be shortlisted in the category and the filmmakers notified. Once the shortlist is selected, a guest judge will select the winner. The award will be presented during the final 'Top 6' screening on the day of the festival.

Best Performance
Guest Judges

All submissions are in contention for the Best Performance Award.

6 Films will be shortlisted by the selection panel and the filmmakers notified prior to the festival. Once the shortlist is selected, a guest judge will select the winner. The award will be presented during the final 'Top 6' screening on the day of the festival.

Best Screenplay
Guest Judges

All submissions are in contention for the Best Screenplay Award.

6 Films will be shortlisted in the category and the filmmakers notified. Once the shortlist is selected, a guest judge will select the winner. The award will be presented during the final 'Top 6' screening on the day of the festival.

Best Editing
Guest Judges

All submissions are in contention for the Best Editing Award.

6 Films will be shortlisted in the category and the filmmakers notified. Once the shortlist is selected, a guest judge will select the winner. The award will be presented during the final 'Top 6' screening on the day of the festival.

The Audience Choice will be voted for by the attending audience on the day of the festival. All votes will be collected and counted and the winner will be announced at the afterparty. All films screening at the festival are in equal contention for this award.