Film Projects

Explore innovative storytelling from independent filmmakers worldwide.

Film reels are stacked on shelves and a table, alongside a vintage film editing machine. A desk lamp provides dim, focused light over the area.

Film reels are stacked on shelves and a table, alongside a vintage film editing machine. A desk lamp provides dim, focused light over the area.

Best Picture

Celebrating extraordinary storytelling in independent cinema.

A dimly lit setting featuring two individuals working with film equipment, including a large camera on a tripod and lighting equipment. The environment suggests a focus on film production or cinematography.

A dimly lit setting featuring two individuals working with film equipment, including a large camera on a tripod and lighting equipment. The environment suggests a focus on film production or cinematography.

A marquee sign displays movie titles under a theater sign labeled 'aperture'. The current showings include 'Saltburn', 'The Holdovers', and 'Napoleon', with a section noting upcoming features. The structure is illuminated by small round lights, and the signage appears on a building's exterior.

A marquee sign displays movie titles under a theater sign labeled 'aperture'. The current showings include 'Saltburn', 'The Holdovers', and 'Napoleon', with a section noting upcoming features. The structure is illuminated by small round lights, and the signage appears on a building's exterior.

A person sits in a dark room on a bench, watching a black and white film projected on a large screen. The room is spacious with a high ceiling and two rectangular windows with curtains on either side of the screen. The film being shown features a scene with two people in what appears to be a framed photos-filled setting, and there are subtitles present.

A person sits in a dark room on a bench, watching a black and white film projected on a large screen. The room is spacious with a high ceiling and two rectangular windows with curtains on either side of the screen. The film being shown features a scene with two people in what appears to be a framed photos-filled setting, and there are subtitles present.

Best Director

Recognizing visionary talent in independent filmmaking this year.