Onyko Films Festival (6)

Festival start: 01 January 2025      Festival end: 20 December 2025

Experience the Magic of Independent Cinema at the Onyko Films Awards (OFA)

The Onyko Films Awards (OFA) is not just a festival—it's a movement. Verified by IMDb, we are driven by the mission to prove that everything is possible, guided by our inspiring motto: "Miracles Around."

At OFA, we believe in the power of independent cinema to reshape the way we see the world. Independent filmmakers bring raw, unfiltered stories to the forefront, igniting conversations and inspiring change. While major studios have vast resources for promotion, independent creators rely on recognition, reviews, and meaningful connections. That’s where we come in.

Why OFA Matters:

Showcasing Talent: We shine a spotlight on independent filmmakers, giving their work the platform it deserves.

Building Community: At OFA, we foster connections among filmmakers and audiences, creating a global network of creative minds.

Innovative awards: We introduce the NFT Awards, a unique, cutting-edge way to recognize talent and create a lasting digital legacy that our winners can buy.

Opportunities for Winners:

Independent cinema is the heart of true art and innovation, and at OFA, we’re here to nurture and elevate it. Join us, and let’s prove together that miracles are all around us.

Secure your place in history—be part of the festival that celebrates talent and creativity like never before.

Best Short Narrative Fiction Film
Best Feature Narrative Fiction Film
Short Documentary Film
Feature Documentary Film
Best Animation Film
Best Student Film
Best Web/TV Series
Best Ukrainian Film
Best Film Director
Individual Awards
Best Screenwriter
Best Music Vid

- Films can be from anywhere in the world.

- Films must have subtitles in English. For Music Videos, no English subtitles needed.

- Films have no premiere requirements or prior screening restrictions that impact Festival eligibility. No matter when or where films were created.

- We have given up gender acting nominations: separate awards for Best Actor and Best Actress. This process isn't related to the gender of the actors.

- The filmmaker has cleared all the rights for their film. Onyko Films Awards isn't the right holder of the films nor responsible towards any claims that arise regarding copyrights.

- OFA can use your project's materials for the promotion.

- Projects submitted at the festival can be screened as part of monthly screenings, major annual screenings, and outside the show program.

- The Filmmaker/s is/are responsible for making sure all submission materials are submitted by the submission deadline indicated. If your film does not arrive or is not uploaded by the deadline for which you have registered, you may be withdrawn.

- Submission fees are non-refundable.

- All decisions regarding award winners are considered final and incontestable.

- Applicants acknowledge that OFA reserves the right to change the nature of screenings and events due to circumstances related to public health and welfare or at the direction of local, state, or federal authorities. In such cases, no submission refunds shall be issued.

- Photography submissions must be the original work of the submitter. Submitter responsible for obtaining necessary authorizations in order to submit their work to the Photography Competition (e.g. model release forms, etc.).

- All image submissions to the Photography Competition should be in digital format (.jpg). The link should be for one image or series only, and not for a portfolio.