SEATTLE 
SEATTLE
FILMMAKER
AWARDS
An online festival showcasing the best independent films from around the world — from non-fiction to fiction. Winners get prizes + direct connection to agents, distributors and industry professionals.
Now Accepting Submissions
Submit to multiple categories to increase your chance of getting selected. All screenings are private.
GLOBAL STAGE FOR INDEPENDENT CINEMA
The Seattle Filmmaker Awards is an online festival that showcases the best independent films from around the world. Every season we award the best filmmakers, writers and producers in our online competition hosted in Seattle, US.
We showcase various genres — from non-fiction to fiction. Not only do we grant prizes to the winners, but we also connect filmmakers to our network of agents, distributors and industry professionals. Globally orientated: Western films plus films from Africa, Asia, South America and Australia.
Why submit here?
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Submit to multiple categories to increase your chance of getting selected.
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Real words from FilmFreeway — Award Winners & Semi-Finalists.
“I am incredibly grateful to the judges and team at the Seattle Filmmaker Awards for recognizing NEON: ACCESS (Pilot) as an Award Winner. Watching the NEON universe continue to connect with audiences has been both humbling and inspiring.”
“Merci beaucoup pour ce prix qui est un honneur pour nous. Longue vie à ce sympathique festival!”
“Honored and truly grateful for selecting Notes for Tomorrow as an Award Winner! Thank you for supporting independent filmmakers!”
“My screenplay 'Just A Few' was named a Semi-Finalist. Genuine commitment to independent storytelling and global voices — connecting filmmakers with agents and distributors.”
“A fantastic festival for my film 'Reparations' to be part of. Great communication. Great showcase.”