FrameWood International Film Festival (1)

영화제 시작: 07 10월 2026      영화제 끝: 09 10월 2026

FrameWood International Film Festival is an annual celebration of cinematic storytelling that spotlights courageous new voices and innovative craft from around the world. We program an eclectic slate — international and national features, short films, documentaries, and animated works — with a focus on films that engage with identity, environment, and community.

Our mission is to create an inclusive, artist-forward environment that connects filmmakers with audiences, press and industry professionals. FrameWood offers public screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry roundtables, masterclasses, and awards in multiple categories. We prioritize accessibility, sustainability, and fair compensation for guests.

FrameWood International Film Festival 2026 — Awards

Feature Film Awards

• Best Feature Film — Trophy + Certificate

• Best Director (Feature Film) — Trophy + Certificate

• Best Story (Feature Film) — Certificate of Excellence

• Best Cinematography (Feature Film) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Editing (Feature Film) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Actor (Feature Film) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Actress (Feature Film) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Ensemble Cast (Feature Film) — Certificate of Recognition
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Web Series Awards

• Best Web Series (Overall) — Trophy + Certificate

• Best Director (Web Series) — Certificate of Excellence

• Best Story (Web Series) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Actor in a Web Series — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Actress in a Web Series — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Cinematography (Web Series) — Certificate of Achievement
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Documentary Awards

• Best Documentary Feature — Trophy + Certificate

• Best Documentary Short — Certificate of Excellence

• Best Director (Documentary) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Investigative / Social Impact Documentary — Certificate of Recognition

• Best Cinematography (Documentary) — Certificate of Achievement
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Short Film Awards

• Best Short Film — Trophy + Certificate

• Best Director (Short Film) — Certificate of Excellence

• Best Story (Short Film) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Actor (Short Film) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Actress (Short Film) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Editing (Short Film) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Experimental Short Film — Certificate of Recognition
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Animation Awards

• Best Animated Film (Feature or Short) — Trophy + Certificate

• Best Director (Animation) — Certificate of Excellence

• Best Visual Design (Animation) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Sound Design (Animation) — Certificate of Achievement
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AI Film & Short Film Awards

• Best AI-Generated Film (Feature or Short) — Trophy + Certificate

• Best AI Director / Creator — Certificate of Innovation

• Best AI Story or Concept — Certificate of Creativity

• Best AI Cinematic Design (Visuals / Motion) — Certificate of Excellence
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Jury & Special Awards

• FrameWood Grand Jury Award (Best of Festival) — Trophy + Certificate

• Emerging Filmmaker Award — Trophy + Certificate

• Outstanding Female Filmmaker Award — Certificate of Recognition

• Best Debut Director (All Categories) — Certificate of Excellence

• Best Editing (All Categories) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Sound Design (All Categories) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Original Score (All Categories) — Certificate of Achievement

• Best Production Design (All Categories) — Certificate of Achievement

• Social Impact Award — Trophy + Certificate

• Special Jury Mention(s) — For exceptional artistic contribution

• Films completed before December 31, 2023 are eligible.

• Premiere status: We prefer [National / International / World] Premiere for Feature Competition — specify what you want; otherwise accept films with prior screenings (note on Festhome: mark your chosen policy).

• Short film runtime limits: ≤ 30 minutes (including credits). Feature films: ≥ 60 minutes. Mid-length allowable on request.

• Student category: Proof of student status required (letter from school or student ID).

• Language & subtitles: Films not in English must include English subtitles for festival materials and screenings. Submitters must provide softsubs or an accurate subtitle file if selected.

• Screening copy: MP4 accepted for programming and promotion. Final exhibition files.

• Rights: Submitter must have the authority to grant public exhibition rights. No fees will be paid to rights holders unless otherwise agreed.

• Withdrawals: Films may be withdrawn before notification date without penalty; after selection, withdrawal may forfeit future consideration.

• fees non-re-fundable