SAN DIEGO
INTERNATIONAL
FILM AWARDS
Accepting films from all over the globe, offering awards in various categories — judged by highly qualified professionals and experts in the fields of filmmaking.
About The Festival
San Diego International Film Awards is a seasonal International online competition which accepting films from all over the globe, offering awards in various categories.
We work to create an opportunity that allows filmmakers to submit their work and get them judged by the very qualified, professionals, and experts in the fields of filmmaking.
Award & categories
Short FilmThe flagship of every edition
Feature FilmThe flagship of every edition
Regulations & terms
- ✓Short films — narrative (fiction), documentary (non-fiction), experimental or animated.
- ✓Music videos
- ✓Web / TV series (also pilot)
- ✓Short scripts
- →You agree to use parts of your film (including trailer / teaser / film poster / stills) for promotional purpose.
- →Entry fees are non-refundable.
- →Multiple entries are allowed for each filmmaker, and each entry may be entered in multiple categories.
- →Films must include English subtitles (unless the spoken language is English).
- →Scripts must be in English.
- ✕Amateur videos
- ✕Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations
- ✕Films promoting political agenda
- ✕Films with a poor production standard (bad sound, lack of subtitles / captions for non-English films, low resolution quality)
What Filmmakers
Say About Us.
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This film portrays the Korea of my childhood, filled with poverty, warmth, family, and unforgettable memories. I am deeply honored that this personal story has reached audiences across borders. My heartfelt thanks go to the festival organizers, jury members, and everyone who supported this film. Your recognition has given new meaning and value to the memories I have carried throughout my life. I sincerely share this honor with everyone who helped bring this story to the screen.
I was overjoyed to witness 'The Quran' being honored with an award at the San Diego International Film Awards!!! I must commend the festival for its sincere and genuine approach to recognizing outstanding films. The exceptional judging panel's unbiased selection truly reflects the festival's commitment to excellence. May Almighty bless this San Diego International Film Awards and its future endeavors. Kudos to the team for maintaining such high standards!
Amazing Festival.. Many thanks to the organizers and the jury for the honor to be part of the festival, and certainly for the Semi-Finalist for our film.
This was a great festival to submit to. They were very welcoming and overall communicative. They let you know right away if you were accepted or not. I appreciate that. Thanks San Diego International Film Festival for accepting "Still Life" — a black and white short about love and loss.