Submit Your Film to the London Independent Film Awards
Running since 2016, the London Independent Film Awards is an IMDb-qualifying monthly festival that celebrates the work of independent filmmakers worldwide.
Empowering filmmakers globally, we recognise and celebrate outstanding independent films through monthly awards and annual screenings in London.
Recognition and Awards
All monthly winners receive a digital certificate to commemorate their achievement, with results announced on our website.
Winners of the Best Picture category are awarded the LIFA Trophy, and a selection of these films are shortlisted for screening at our annual event in London.
Films entered in multiple categories may win multiple awards.
Award Categories
- Best Feature Film
- Best Foreign Feature
- Best British Feature
- Best Short Film
- Best Foreign Short
- Best British Short
- Best Drama Short
- Best Comedy/Dramedy Short
- Best Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi Short
- Best Action/Crime Short
- Best Fantasy Short
- Best Documentary
- Best Documentary Short
- Best Animation Feature
- Best Animation Short
- Best Experimental Short
- Best Student Film
- Best Drama Short Student
- Best Comedy/Dramedy Short Student
- Best Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi Short Student
- Best Action/Crime Short Student
- Best Fantasy Short Student
- Best Documentary Short Student
- Best Animation Short Student
- Best Original Screenplay Feature
- Best Original Screenplay Short
- Best Director
- Best Director Feature
- Best Director Short
- Best First Time Director
- Best Female Director
- Best Web Series / TV Pilot
- Best Music Video
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Child/Young Actor
- Best Child/Young Actress
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Original Score
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Trailer
Here’s what past participants had to say:
I just wanted to thank you again for all your support. Playing and promoting Elijah’s Ashes at your film festival was a really big deal for us. It helped us connect to the greater indie film community, film fans all over the world and ultimately led to a distribution deal with Summerhill Entertainment. So, thank you again!
★★★★★
Ryan Barton-Grimley, Director/Producer/Co-lead actor, ELIJAH’S ASHES
Very good people! Great, fun attitude. They’re always active and keeping media fun unlike a lot of other festivals that keep you in the dark. I will submit to them again.
★★★★★
Michael Boston, Director/Producer/Writer, Dress Rehearsal
The London Independent Film Awards were incredibly professional and genuinely supportive. Communication was clear from the start, and we really enjoyed the screening. It’s refreshing to find a festival that truly celebrates independent filmmakers, not just screens them.
★★★★★
Mitch Perry, Director, Into the Darkness