How long has the IndieFest Festival been going?

IndieFEST, has been active since 2008, now in it’s 13th year – it discovers and honors the achievements of filmmakers who produce high quality films and new media. Attracting both powerhouse industry veterans as well as talented new filmmakers, the IndieFEST is an exceptional, truly international awards competition, not a traditional film festival.

What are the awards at the IndieFEST FIlm awards?

Each year IndieFEST Film Awards receives thousands of entries. Quality and creativity are celebrated in four levels of awards: Best of Show, Award of Excellence, Award of Merit and Award of Recognition. FAIR & NON-POLITICAL – We pride ourselves on fair and non-political judging.

What are the humanitarian awards at IndieFEST for?

Each year the IndieFEST grants its Annual Humanitarian Award for dedicated service to Ecological, Political, Social Justice, Health and Wellness, Animals, Wildlife, Conservation and Spiritual importance. Films meeting these criteria and recognized at the Award of Excellence level can be nominated for the Humanitarian Award by any of the judges.

Is the IndieFest statuette made of gold?

The IndieFEST statuette is exceptional in this industry and is a work of art. Covered with 24k gold, it is manufactured by the company that makes the worlds’ most prestigious and celebrated awards, the Oscar, Clio, and Accolade. BEST OF SHOW will receive a complimentary stature.

What are the different film festivals in La?

The LA Film Festival family has since expanded to 12 independent film festivals, including LA Horror Film Fest, LA Action Film Fest, LA Sci-Fi Film Fest, LA Animated Film Fest, LA Black Film Fest, LA Asian Film Fest, LA Latinx Film Fest, LA Queer Film Fest, LA Women in Film Fest and LA Student Film Fest.

When did the LA Comedy Festival first start?

LA Film Festivals began with the LA Comedy Festival in 2001, adding the LA Indie Film Fest in 2007.