New York Director And Cinematographer Awards (1)

映画祭の開始: 09 8月 2025      映画祭の終了: 09 8月 2025

Directors and cinematographers are integral to the filmmaking process, where directors provide creative vision and artistic direction while cinematographers translate that into visual storytelling through camera work and lighting. The collaboration between these two roles is crucial in creating the mood, tone, and narrative depth of a film. Honoring their achievements acknowledges the artistry and technical skill involved, highlighting how their synergy brings stories to life on screen. Awards serve not only as recognition of excellence but also as inspiration for future filmmakers, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in the cinematic arts.

The Awards Ceremony is an event that will screen winning works from select categories and honorable mentions, after which awards will be presented to the Directors and Cinematographers. The event not only serves to recognize the achievements of these individuals, but also as a networking event for peers and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

Director:

Feature (40 mins or Longer):

Best Director Narrative
Best Director Documentary
Best Director Animation

Short (40 Mins or Less):

Best Director Narrative
Best Director Documentary
Best Director Animation

Any Length:

Best Director Television/Webseries
Best Director Comedy
Best Director Horror
Best Director Sci-Fi
Best Director Music Video
Best Student Director Narrative
Best Student Director Documentary

Best American Director
Best International Director
Best First Time Director

Jury Gold Best Director
Jury Silver Best Director
Jury Bronze Best Director

Cinematography:

Feature (40 mins or Longer):

Best Cinematographer Narrative
Best Cinematographer Documentary

Short (40 Mins or Less):

Best Cinematographer Narrative
Best Cinematographer Documentary

Any Length:

Best Cinematographer Television/Webseries
Best Cinematographer Comedy
Best Cinematographer Horror
Best Cinematographer Sci-Fi
Best Cinematographer Music Video
Best Student Cinematographer Narrative
Best Student Cinematographer Documentary

Best American Cinematographer
Best International Cinematographer
Best First Time Cinematographer

Jury Gold Best Cinematographer
Jury Silver Best Cinematographer
Jury Bronze Best Cinematographer

By submitting to NYDAC Awards you agree that if your film is chosen as an "Official Selections" that it can be listed on the NYDAC Awards website as such. Films and Submitters that are chosen as select award winners will have a portion or the entirety of their film screened at the event. If selected winners opt to not have their work screened at the event then the selected award will go to the next "Semi Finalist".