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Discover the seasonal winners of LA Independent Women Film Awards


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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