Every submission can add additional judging categories (via multiple submissions). The name(s) to be credited should be included in the cover letter or sent by email. All entries are promoted through our social media and website with a featured page that includes a synopsis, film stills, and a trailer. 

For this purpose, we recommend that projects be fully entered on FilmFreeway, including film stills, production pictures, downloadable posters, and a trailer or teaser. All projects officially selected in each season will receive the Red Incarnation International Film Festival Awards laurel and a custom digital certificate.

For the final competition and screenings, films will be nominated from the pool of officially selected entries for each festival session. The names of these officially nominated films will be announced on social media, and certificates will be awarded to the nominees.

Some of the award-winning films may be screened in our venues, and their crews are invited to attend. The Red Incarnation International Film Festival Awards accepts 4K or 2K - MOV or MP4 formatted files for public screenings.

Nominees will earn a ‘Laurel of Nomination’ and will be prominently featured on our social media platforms. 

Award winners will be declared at the highly anticipated awards event. There are 50+ award categories, along with several Honorable Mentions, including:

**Short Film Category:**

1. Best Short Film - 1st,  2nd, and 3rd

2. Best Director - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

3. Best Cinematography - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

4. Best Editor - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

5. Best Actor - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

6. Best Actress - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

7. Best Child Actor

8. Best actor in supporting Role - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

7. Best Music Director 

8. Best Story 

9. Best Screenplay - 1st, and 2nd

10. Best VFX

**Documentary Film Category:**

1. Best Director - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

2. Best Cinematographer - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

3. Best Documentary - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

4. Best Narrator - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

5. Best Story 

**Music Video Category:**

1. Best Music Video  - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

2. Best Music Video Director - 1st, and 2nd

3. Best Music Director - 1st, and 2nd

4. Best Choreographer - 1st, and 2nd

5. Best Cinematographer

6. Best Editor

7. Best Singer - 1st and 2nd

8. Best Song - 1st and 2nd

EVENT DATES 30th  June 2025

Special screenings, Q&As, and the annual awards have separate timelines, which are announced through our website and social media channels. All submitters are informed and updated in advance, allowing ample time to prepare and attend the events.