LA FILM
INDEPENDENT AWARDS
LA FILM INDEPENDENT AWARDS

The LA Film Independent Awards honor the spirit of artistic freedom and innovation in filmmaking. We recognize independent creators who tell stories with authenticity, courage, and heart. Through our online screenings, we connect filmmakers with global audiences and industry professionals, giving their films the platform they deserve. Our society actively supports independent projects throughout their PR and awards journey, helping filmmakers navigate the path from online recognition to industry acclaim. As part of the LA Film Society's mission, we aspire to become a leader among online film festivals, a space where independence turns into influence and where the next generation of film pioneers finds its voice.
WINNERS 2025
BEST FEATURE FILM
Weekend de vis / The Dream Weekend
Ovidiu Georgescu
BEST FEATURE DOC
Tibet U.S. Resettlement Project
Kenneth Young
BEST SHORT FILM
Waving Distances
Kinga Kovács
BEST SHORT DRAMA
The Highwayman
Derek Bensonhaver
BEST SHORT DOC
No Such Thing as Perfect
Susan Young
BEST SHORT COMEDY
Ms.Granny-That Day will come! (Grannybai X Mummybai)
Sonal Jamkhedkar
BEST SHORT ANIMATION
TIME
Ileana Andrea Gomez Gavinoser
BEST SHORT HORROR
The Highwayman
Derek Bensonhaver
BEST SHORT EXPERIMENTAL
Waving Distances
Kinga Kovács
BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR (SHORT)
Waving Distances
Kinga Kovács
BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR (FEATURE)
LOSTLAND
Ruslan Fradkin
