Let your talent shine.

The Philadelphia Independent Film Awards was created to recognize the excellence and diversity of filmmakers like you and to tap into a vast array of talent. Our mission is to showcase an exceptional yet often overlooked pool of talented film creators – like you.

Break new ground.

Philadelphia has never had a film competition like this. These awards are strictly for independent filmmakers. No studio films allowed. Your film competes on a level playing field in the genres of Drama, Comedy, Horror, LGBT, Sci Fi, Documentary and Student Film. Films from national and international independent and student filmmakers are eligibile.

Earn your long overdue honors.

Awards were presented  for:

• Best Picture 
• Best Documentary 
• Best Short Film 
• Best Student Film
• Best Web Series 
• Tri-State Breakout Film
  
• Best Male Actor 
• Best Female Actor 
• Best Supporting Male Actor 
• Best Supporting Female Actor 
• Best Director 
• Best Cinematographer 
• Best Score 
• Best Screenplay ​

Be honored by your peers.

Nominees were notified of their selection in March. Awards were presented at our red-carpet awards gala at The International House in Philadelphia.

Or you can learn more about us by joining our mailing list to get the latest on next year's awards gala as well as additional events we'll be scheduling in 2017. For press inquiries, contact Floyd Marshall at 215 605-0239.