for social and political high impact films

Filmmakers have a gift for reaching people in ways others do not. If you've made a short film calling attention to a social or political issue relevant to the controversial times in which we live, Audience Awards offers you an invaluable platform for exposure for your film. We seek social/political films for our festival.

We also seek short films shot in 360. If you submit a 360 video, be sure to mark that your video is 360 when you upload your film.

HOW THE WINNERS ARE DETERMINED: From the first round, The top 3 films with the most votes and the top 4 in-house jury-selected films move to a final round are judged by an esteemed panel of industry jurors. The top three final jury winners from the finals round will screen at Audfest 2018 in Los Angeles and compete for our prestigious Best of Fest Audience Award.

ABOUT AUDIENCE AWARDS: Audience Awards provides filmmakers the opportunity to change the world through stories, win prizes and build an audience. Films are judged by the audience as well as industry professionals. Previous jurors represent Vice, YouTube, Variety, Sundance and the list goes on. We are committed to providing a stage for diverse, emerging talent and their creative work. Our platform is dedicated to celebrating the power of storytelling and building an audience. Created by filmmakers, for filmmakers, Audience Awards offers an invaluable platform for exposure. Our filmmakers don't just gain exposure - like press and social media engagement - but also opportunities to accelerate their careers.

ABOUT AUDFEST: Your days at AudFest will be filled with invaluable industry panels and workshops, your nights filled with screenings, networking parties and awards ceremonies. AudFest is the capstone of 365 days full of stellar filmmaking and an opportunity for us to provide opportunity and exposure to our filmmaker family. We play with cameras, gear, learn from industry experts, get mentored by industry execs. We award three pioneer filmmakers and screen your amazing films. Everyone who submits to this festival receives a pass to attend AudFest! See you there!

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SUBMISSIONS DUE BY

Submissions Closed

VOTING OPENS

Nov 07, 2017 at 12:00pm MST (America/Denver)

VOTING CLOSES

Nov 13, 2017 at 12:00pm MST (America/Denver)

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Nov 20, 2017 at 12:00pm MST (America/Denver)

FINAL TEAM AWARDS

1st Place Jury Award: 1 FilmStro soundtrack license for movies with up to a $1M budget worth $1,999 + AudFest Screening and All Access Pass

2nd Place Jury Award: 1 FilmStro soundtrack license for movies with up to a $1M budget worth $1,999 + AudFest Screening and All Access Pass

3rd Place Jury Award: AudFest Screening and All Access Pass

ENTRY FEE

$25 (or enter for FREE when you upgrade to pro. Learn More!)