The LA Independent Women Film Awards is a seasonal competition and yearly screening event that honors and highlights the achievements of talented female artists, providing them with essential industry exposure to support their long-term careers. We welcome submissions that delve into women's perspectives, destinies, life circumstances, and viewpoints. All winners will receive promotion via our platform, social media, and multiple magazines throughout California. Each season f

Boldly single, unwed, eccentric, and without a permanent home, four women navigate various phases of a midlife crisis together in the 90210 area. The tumultuous household unexpectedly turns their hostess’s husband’s worst fear into a TV show. In true Beverly Hills fashion, their motto is ‘let them eat cake’… as long as it’s gluten-free. Eda Benjakul is a three-time Emmy-nominated producer and an Emmy Award-winning director, whose work delves into themes of identity, culture,

Nadia is an award winning indie short film of the LA Independent Women Film Awards. The film is about a conflict between justice and legality: This narrative, inspired by real events, explores the (Polish) abortion law and its impact on women, their bodies, and their families. Tanja Blume, the director of the film was born and educated in Berlin, Germany, completing high school in 2017 with a focus on English and Arts. She pursued acting studies at The Lee Strasberg Theatre a

Joshua tree is an award winning narrative short of the LA Independent Women Film Awards. On a weekend trip to the desert, Kira, a young woman burdened by social anxiety and feelings of alienation, finds it challenging to connect with a group of strangers. As night descends on their Airbnb, a mysterious presence begins to emerge, blurring the boundaries between paranoia and reality. In the vast solitude of Joshua Tree, friendships fracture, trust diminishes, and an unseen terr

Kyrie is an award-winning student film of the LA Independent Women Film Awards. Following her grandmother's death, Milly reluctantly returns to a church funeral, surrounded by devout, judgmental relatives oblivious to her detachment. Her mother, Lize, has recently "found God." This environment of passive-aggressive funeral preparations, side glances, and occasional Afrikaans jabs leaves Milly isolated at the dinner table. Tensions escalate when Milly slams her mom's Bible dow

Traces of What Remains is an award-winning film of the LA Independent Women Film Awards. The project is a film exploring the dynamics of a couple grappling with what they share and what they keep to themselves. It delves into communication and the unspoken. How much of oneself is revealed to others? Selma and Nori are on the brink of parenthood. However, after experiencing a miscarriage and Nori's amnesia, they find themselves unable to share their traumatic experiences. As t