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FrameWood International Film Festival 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 Screenplay (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 Screenplay (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 Screenplay (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 Screenplay 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



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