The LA Independent Women Film Awards celebrate the creativity and talent of female filmmakers who have made significant contributions to the film industry. This prestigious event recognizes the exceptional work of women in various aspects of filmmaking, including directing, producing, writing, and acting. Each season, the awards showcase a diverse range of films that highlight the unique perspectives and voices of women in cinema.
The Seasonal Victors at the LA Independent Women Film Awards are those filmmakers whose outstanding work has been recognized and honored by the industry. These talented individuals have demonstrated exceptional skill, creativity, and vision in their respective fields, setting them apart as true leaders in the world of independent cinema. Their films not only entertain and inspire audiences but also challenge traditional norms and push boundaries, paving the way for greater diversity and representation in the film industry.
Through their storytelling and filmmaking prowess, the Seasonal Victors at the LA Independent Women Film Awards have the power to spark important conversations, raise awareness about social issues, and empower women both on and off the screen. Their dedication to their craft and their commitment to telling meaningful stories make them an integral part of the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of independent cinema.
LA Independent Women Film Awards is a seasonal and annual festival devoted to female voices and female talents in media, with focus on international and U.S. projects of all genres directed and produced by women in film and media.
Over the years, the festival has effectively showcased and endorsed numerous projects at different cinemas in LA, including the Fine Arts Theatre of Beverly Hills, as well as digitally through the LA Independent Women magazine platform. The committee provides continuous promotion and screening opportunities for projects involving a female producer, director, lead actress, writer, cinematographer, editor, and composer.
The most recent IMDb qualifying competition showcases films by skilled female artists from the US and around the globe. Additionally, the festival acknowledges films by female directors in the genres of human rights, environmental, experimental, and animation. We are delighted to reveal the newest recipients of the LA Independent Women Film Awards.
Here are the seasonal winners:
Best Narrative Feature & Best Director
UNFEELING
Director: Ozlem Cingirlar
Honorable mention Narrative Feature
Last Tour Home
Director: Baylee Toney
Best Narrative Short
SALT
Director: Kelcey Edwards
Best Female Director & Best LGBTQ
Holy Ghost
Director: Hannah Lynch
Best Actress
Lora Oliver
Better from Within
Best Producer
Joanna MORITZ, Antoine Paul Blanche
ELLE EST RADIEUSE
Best Composer
Eve Buigues
College In Prison: Life With the Possibility Of Transformation
Best Documentary Feature
Wof Zerash Coffee
Director: Sylwia Pecio
Best Documentary Short
Elephant Warrior
Director: Roberta Anne Staley
Best Animation
FLOCKY
Director: Esther Casas Roura
Honorable mention Animation
Collateral Damage
Directors: Kynthia Piakis, Faith Teo
Best Experimental
Let Me Leave
Director: Alexia Haick
Best Student Film
Nerot Shel Shabbat
Director: Lital Mizrahi
Best Student Animation
Scavengers
Directors: Aliyah Penelope Cruz, Isabella Moreno
Best L.A. Filmmaker
Palmdale
Director: Lauren Moreno
Best short Sci-Fi
Cass
Director: Sarah Ontiveros
Honorable mention Sci-Fi
Berlin Loop
Director: Emily Manthei
Best Music Video
Overtime
Chelsea Thedinga
Best Series-Web-Pilot
SWIPE
Director: Kaleigh Fitzgerald
Best Short Comedy
BFFR
Director: Erika Apelgren
Honorable Mention comedy
The High & Lonesome Ladies
Director: Megan Chumbley
Best Short Thriller
PEOPLE
Director: Laura Anastasia Jones
Best Human Rights
The Soft-Skinned
Director: Nicky Tyndale-Biscoe
Best Youth Artist
TORN
Bethan Williams
Best Environmental
Tambopata
Director: Adele Davis, Ceci Davis
Best First-Time Filmmaker
Tango to go
Director: Alina Levshin
Best Unproduced Script
The Hollywood Mom
Writer: Verva Gerse
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