Altcine Awards, United Kingdom (3)

Festival start: 11 October 2025      Festival end: 11 October 2025

ALT CINE AWARDS: A Global Platform for Independent Cinema

The ALT CINE AWARDS (ACA) seeks to establish a vibrant cultural hub for alternative and independent cinema worldwide, offering well-deserved recognition to exceptional creative work. Beyond its competitive spirit, ALT CINE AWARDS aspires to become a confluence of cultures—a space where filmmakers, cinephiles, guests, and film lovers converge to celebrate the art of cinema through a shared language. This event fosters a collaborative and welcoming environment for film artists and enthusiasts from across the globe, allowing them to exchange knowledge and their collective passion for the motion picture medium.

Mission and Vision
The primary goal of the ALT CINE AWARDS is to unite filmmakers, producers, and film enthusiasts on an international platform, nurturing the next generation of talent. By showcasing diverse and distinctive voices, the event commits itself to introducing audiences to alternative perspectives and groundbreaking creativity.

The ALT CINE AWARDS strives to dismantle stereotypes, aiming to curate and present high-quality films from around the world. These films are thoughtfully organized around themes that explore the full spectrum of the human experience, as envisioned by the filmmakers.

An Inclusive International Event
As an international celebration of cinema, ALT CINE AWARDS is dedicated to expanding opportunities for screening European and non-European films of various genres and durations. Hosted in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, this event aims to cultivate new audiences across the country by combining film screenings with engaging public discussions. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing film literacy and broadening appreciation for independent cinema.

Annual Award Ceremony
The highlight of the ALT CINE AWARDS is its annual awards ceremony, which provides a prestigious platform for the presentation and celebration of multi-genre cinematic achievements. Only a select few of the top-rated films will be screened in person at the event. Meanwhile, all officially selected films will be available for viewing during a bespoke online screening on AltCineplex.com.

Film Screening and Online Opportunities
Winners in each category will receive an exclusive opportunity to premiere their films on AltCineplex.com. Shortlisted filmmakers will also benefit from a tailored online screening experience, enabling their work to reach a global audience, including friends, family, and fans.

During the online screening event, viewers are encouraged to celebrate and support the filmmakers through AltCineplex.com’s tipping and Video-On-Demand (VOD) features. Filmmakers will receive 70% of all tips and ticket revenue generated. Additionally, horror films will have the unique chance to be featured on www.HorrorCineplex.com.

Winning films will also be eligible for distribution on AltCineplex.com under one of the following models:

SVOD: Subscription-based Video on Demand.
AVOD: Ad-supported Video on Demand.
TVOD: Transactional Video on Demand (Pay-per-view), where filmmakers will receive 70% of the revenue generated.
Inspiring the Future of Cinema

ALT CINE AWARDS is dedicated to showcasing diverse stories and empowering independent filmmakers by providing them with a global platform. This annual event fosters creativity, connection, and recognition, ensuring the continued growth and celebration of the art of filmmaking in all its forms.

MAIN CATEGORIES

1. Best Feature Film(English)

2. Best Feature Film (Other Language)

3. Best Indie Feature Film(English)

4. Best Indie Feature Film(Other Language)

5. Best Feature Film(Horror)

6. Best Documentary Film(English)

7. Best Documentary Film (Other Language)

8. Best Short Film (English)

9. Best Short Film (Other Language)

10. Best Short Film(Horror)

11. Best Student Film (English)

12. Best Student Film (Other Language)

13. Best Music Album (English)

14. Best Music Album (Other Language)


DIRECTOR CATEGORIES

1. Best Director, Feature Film
2. Best Director, Feature Film (Other Language)
3. Best Director, Indie Feature Film
4. Best Director, Indie Feature Film(Other Language)
5. Best Director, Documentary Film
6. Best Director, Documentary Film(Other Language)
7. Best Director, Short Film
8. Best Director, Short Film (Other Language)
9. Best, First Time Director (Short Film)
10. Best, First Time Director (Feature)
11. Best, Director Student Film(English)
12. Best, Director Student Film(Other Language)
13. Best Web Series (English)
14. Best Director, Web Series (English)
15. Best Web Series (Other Language)
16. Best Director, Web Series (Other Language)

ACTOR CATEGORIES

1. Best Actor(Male), Short Film
2. Best Actor(Male), Feature Film
3. Best Actor(Female), Short Film
4. Best Actor(Female), Feature Film

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

1. Best Cinematography(Short Film)
2. Best Cinematography, Short Film(Other Language)
3. Best Cinematography(Feature Film)
4. Best, Editing(Short Film)
5. Best Editing Short Film(Other Language)
6. Best Editing (Feature Film)
7. Best Sound Design (Short Film)
8. Best Sound Design(Feature Film)
9. Best Visual Effects (Short Film)
10. Best Visual Effects (Feature Film)
11. Best Screenplay (Feature Film)
12. Best Screenplay (Short Film)

MUSIC VIDEO CATEGORIES

1. Best Music Album (English)
2. Best Music Album (Other Language)

Terms and Conditions for Participation in ALT CINE AWARDS

1. Registration
Participants must register for the competition exclusively through Festhome.com. Upon successful registration, applicants will receive an email confirmation. All submissions must be in a digital format.

2. Language
Films in any language are accepted. Non-English films must include English subtitles.

3. Non-Acceptable Submissions
The festival does not accept submissions containing pornography, improper content, or music videos.

4. Runtime and Premiere Status

o Feature films must have a runtime of no more than 180 minutes.

o Short films must have a runtime of no more than 35 minutes.

o ALT CINE AWARDS does not require films to have a specific premiere status.

5. Completion Date

Eligible films must have been completed within five years of their submission date.

6. Genres and Categories

o Submissions of all genres are accepted.

o Films must be submitted under the appropriate category. Incorrect categorization will result in automatic disqualification.

7. Notification, Awards, and Refund Policy

o The notification date for selected films and the application deadline may be modified at the discretion of the organizing committee.

o Selected film posters and trailers may be shared on the festival's social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter).

o Entry fees are non-refundable.


8. Submission of Selected Films

o If a film is selected, the participant must provide a usable projection-quality video via WeTransfer.com.

o The required format for projection is Full HD (1080p).


9. Copyrights

o By submitting a film, participants confirm their legal ownership or authorization of all video and audio reproduction rights.

o Participants authorize the festival to use portions of their film (up to one minute) for promotional purposes for both current and future editions.

o Participants grant the festival the right to publicly screen their film at the ALT CINE AWARDS without any financial compensation.


10. Data Usage
o By submitting a film, participants agree that the work (full film or trailer) may be uploaded or embedded on the ALTCine Awards website (http://www.altcineawards.com/) or other distribution channels for promotional purposes.

o ALT CINE AWARDS does not pay screening fees. Submission through Festhome constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of this policy.

11. Acceptance of Rules

o Registration for the ALT CINE AWARDS implies unconditional acceptance of these terms. Any disputes not covered by these terms will be resolved by the festival's organizing committee.

12. Privacy and Disclaimer
o In accordance with Legislative Decree 30 June 2003, No. 196, personal data provided during registration will be used exclusively for event-related purposes.

o By entering the competition, participants declare that they legally own the film and authorize its public screening without compensation. The festival disclaims any liability related to the content of the submitted work.

o The participant guarantees that the film does not infringe on the rights of third parties and is free of any SIAE-protected material.

13. Promotional Use

o ALT CINE AWARDS and AltCineplex.com reserve the right to use trailers, teasers, posters, stills, and behind-the-scenes content for promotional purposes.

14. Non-Refundable Entry Fees

o Entry fees are strictly non-refundable.

15. Ownership of Rights

o The submitter warrants ownership of all rights to the submitted film.

16. Non-Withdrawal Policy
o Submissions cannot be withdrawn
after the official selection announcement.

17. Compliance and Indemnity

o Submissions must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy. The submitter indemnifies the festival against any breach of this warranty, including any loss or damages arising from non-compliance.

18. Intellectual Property Infringement Claims

o Claims regarding content that infringes third-party intellectual property rights must be directed to the creator, not the festival. Upon notification of such claims, the festival will inform the creator and, if necessary, remove the infringing content.