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2024 Results (TBC)





All results out soon

2 October 2024.





Low-Budget Filmmaking Award





THE WHIRLPOOL


director: Den Hook




Outstanding

Achievement Award


Outstanding

Achievement Award


Social Impact

Filmmaking Award




DRIFTER


director: Simão Cayatte


FIG JAM


director: Frank J. Avella





ABOUT





The Moonlight International Film Fest is an online festival dedicated to
recognizing the creative works of emerging filmmakers, scriptwriters, and
digital media artists. By operating exclusively online, the festival removes
geographical and financial barriers, offering a platform that is accessible to a
global audience and speeding up the process from production to recognition. Its
awards and nominations are accredited by IMDb, providing participants with
valuable recognition that can significantly boost their careers in the film
industry.


This setup not only helps in career advancement by enhancing resumes and
increasing visibility but also serves as a promotional tool; this unique
combination of accessibility, recognition, and the potential for rapid
professional growth makes the Moonlight International Film Fest a compelling
opportunity for creators looking to make a mark in the world of cinema.


EMOTIONAL

IMPACT


Innovation in Use of Medium


CRITERIA






For films and narrative-driven digital media, how well the story is constructed
and delivered is crucial. This involves pacing, clarity, engagement, and the
emotional impact of the storytelling.


ORIGINALITY

AND CREATIVITY


The uniqueness of the concept and the originality of the approach are critical.
Judges would assess how the work stands out in terms of narrative, style, or
presentation compared to traditional or mainstream formats.


Cultural and Social Relevance


Especially relevant for digital media works, this criterion evaluates how the
medium, whether it's video, animation, or mixed media, is used in innovative
ways to enhance the storytelling or thematic expression.


The extent to which the work addresses contemporary issues or connects with
cultural, social, or emotional aspects relevant to a diverse audience.


Technical Excellence


This includes cinematography, editing, sound design, and the overall production
quality. For digital media like fashion films and music videos, aspects such as
choreography, visual effects, and integration of multimedia elements are also
considered.






GUIDELINES


Rules to enter the Moonlight International Film Fest:




Our guidelines are straightforward and crafted to ensure a fair and smooth
process for all participants. Upon entering your work for consideration at
Moonlight, you agree to the following terms and conditions...




BY SUBMITTING TO MOONLIGHT YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING...

1. Copyright: You certify that your work is ready for festival exhibition (all
music, fonts, visuals, etc. are cleared worldwide, in perpetuity,
multi-platform), and that the intellectual property is yours. If you are acting
as a distributor, you affirm you've secured permission from the copyright owner.




2. Use of Stills / Clip Fragments: You allow us to use stills and short clips
from your film on the festival's digital platforms, including our website and
social media channels, exclusively for promotional, non-commercial, and
educational purposes.




3. Downloading: You grant permission to the festival director to download your
film(s) to assist with offline viewing and to fulfill festival's programming
needs.




4. Streaming: You permit us to showcase your film online with appropriate
encryption and password-protection.




5. IMDb: Moonlight's team can update your awards/nominations on your IMDb pages,
but will not initiate creation of film pages if they aren't existing.




6. Code of Conduct: You pledge to maintain respect and courtesy toward all
involved.




7. Feedback: While we don't provide feedback on every submission, we do offer a
critical review option.

8. No Refunds / Sportsmanship: No refunds will be provided based on
dissatisfaction with final festival decisions.




9. One-Time Fee for All Categories: A singular fee ensures your film is
evaluated across all festival categories for potential awards/nominations.




10. Accepted Submission Types: We accept a broad spectrum of submission formats.




11. Submission Permissions: Filmmaker teams can enter multiple projects in the
same festival round.




12. Submission Restrictions: Once a film has been submitted to a particular
edition, it cannot be re-submitted in subsequent ones.




13. Film Reviews: To request a film review, your film must have been submitted
to the competition.




14. Official Selection: A submission does not automatically grant "Official
Selection" status.




15. Mailing List: By submitting to Moonlight, you automatically join our
newsletter.

CATEGORIES







Best Picture

Best Feature Film


Best Film (Medium-Length)


Best Short Film


Best Micro-Short Film


Best Student Film


Best Experimental Film


Best Queer


Best Directing


Best Emerging Director


Best Directorial Debut


Best Original Screenplay

Best Cinematography


Best Lead Actor


Best Lead Actress


Best Supporting Actor


Best Supporting Actress


Best Ensemble Cast


Best Editing & Sound Design

Best Visual Effects

Best Original Score

Best Production Design

Best Costume Design

Best Makeup & Practical Effects

Best Drama

Best Comedy or Musical

Best Action Drama

Best Sci-Fi or Fantasy Film

Best Horror

Best Thriller

Best Animation

Best Feature Documentary

Best Short Documentary

Best Documentary Director

Best Documentary Filmmaking

Best Nature Documentary

Best Episodic Series or New Media


Best Fashion Film


Best Ad Film


Best Podcast


Best Music Video


Best Original Song


Best Music Video Production


Best Music Video Artist Performance


Best Feature Screenplay


Best Short Screenplay


Best TV Script


Best Emerging Screenwriter




SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT




Submissions to Moonlight remain open


for our next competition round!

All submissions are made exclusively via email, email us at
info@moonlightfilmfest.com







© 2023 Moonlight International Film Fest