Get your film or screenplay on the big screen
An international, juried festival — selected works screen live at Picturehouse at FACT, in the heart of Liverpool.
A home for independent filmmakers and screenwriters
Liverpool Indie Awards is an international, juried festival — celebrated with a live screening in the heart of Liverpool.
- Pitch your project to industry experts
- Connect with fellow creators and industry leaders
- Celebrate on the night with a live screening and welcome drinks
What you’re entering for
Every submission is judged by our international jury — and the best go all the way to the big screen in Liverpool.
International jury
Your work is judged on its merits by our panel of filmmakers and industry professionals.
Live screening at FACT
Selected films are shown on the big screen at Picturehouse at FACT, in the heart of Liverpool.
Trophies & a $500 Grand Prize
Category winners take home a festival trophy; the Grand Prize winner also wins $500.
Laurels & feedback
Display official-selection laurels — and add an optional written jury review of your work.
Three steps to the big screen
Submit
Enter your film or screenplay and choose the categories you want to compete in.
Judged by our jury
Our international jury reviews every category you enter, on the merits of the work.
Celebrated live
Selected works screen at our live festival in Liverpool, where winners are revealed on the night.
Enter your film or screenplay. Selected works screen live at Picturehouse at FACT in Liverpool — competing for trophies and a $500 Grand Prize.
Features, shorts, documentaries, animation and genre films — plus craft & performance awards for directing, acting, cinematography, editing and more.
Enter your film →Feature and short scripts, TV series and pilots, and genre & general screenwriting — judged on the writing, in the running to win its category.
Enter your screenplay →A guaranteed written critique of your film or screenplay from our jury — independent of the competition result.
Your project featured in our Industry showcase — seen by the producers and distributors who follow the festival.
The night it all comes alive at Picturehouse at FACT
Each season builds to a live awards screening in the heart of Liverpool — selected films on the big screen, nominees in the room, and the trophies and $500 Grand Prize presented live.
A festival filmmakers talk about
See who’s won, hear from past entrants, and read what filmmakers say about us.
Ready to put your work in front of our jury?
Enter your film or screenplay today — the earlier you enter, the lower the fee.
