2024 Fan Film Director’s Choice Awards PurposeDirectors of released fan films for the previous year select and judge other fan films.JudgesJudges are the Directors of the fan films submitted.The director of each submitted fan film will receive a ballot to vote on the other entries. A Director cannot vote for any film that nominates them as a Director. SubmissionsSubmissions are open to anyone but restricted to fan films only. Limitations: A maximum of 3 films per any given director may be submitted. The fan film must have a public release date of 2024.Submission form needs to be filled out completely. Up to 3 film submissions by the same Director are permitted. Form must be accompanied by the submission fee of $10.00. A separate submission fee of $10.00 must accompany each film. Ballot will be compiled and emailed to each Judge for completion. Voting period will be one week from receipt. Failure to complete and return ballot results a disqualification for offender’s film.Judges & VotingThe judges are the actual Directors of the submitted films. After entry deadline, Directors will receive a ballot to vote on all fan film submissions. A director cannot vote for any film that lists themselves as Director. Call for entries begin November 1st, 2024. Deadline for entries is January 11th, 2025. All ballots must be returned by March 15th, 2025. Winners and Awards announcement April 5th, 2025Awards shall be in the form of an electronic certificate. In addition to the 7 nominated categories, selected by each director, ALL films will be considered for “Best In Fest” and will be determined by the film which received the most total votes across all categories with a cash prize of $250.00. The Fan Film Directors Choice Registration FormPlease complete and submit by January 15, 2025. Registration will not be processed until receipt of submission fee ($10.00).Film NameDirector's NameDirector's EmailFilm LinkRelease dateCountry of OriginPlease selectPlease select from the following list the (7) categories you wish your film to be submitted for consideration in.Best Actor(include name of actor)Best Actress(include name of actress)Best DirectorBest Original CostumingBest Make-up/HairstylingBest CinematographyBest Original Music(include name of Music and Performer)Best Audio MixingBest LightingBest FX Make-UpBest CGI FXBest Green Screen(Must include Before & After Screen Capture)Best Composite Shot(Must include at least 3 layers of effects and a before & after screen capture)Best ScreenplayBest Parody/ComedyBest Portrayal of an Existing Character(include name of actor & character)Best Animated Fan FilmBest EditingMost Canon AwardBest EnsembleBest On-Location Scene(Specify exact location)Best Plot TwistBest Use of Improvised Sets(Screen shot of Before and After)Best Choreography(Must have a minimum of 3 actors in motion. Can be dance, fight scene or other arranged action)Best Trailer(Completed trailer with or without finished film)Best Poster(Submitted poster to be inserted on ballot) (Film must have been released in current year)Category 1Category 2Category 3Category 4Category 5Category 6Category 7Directors Choice of MVP for their film (this person will be recognized for their contribution along with the Award Winners)(Non-Voting category where Director gives choice of award to a single crewmember)Send Message