Next Generation Indie Film Awards is a non-profit awards program devoted to supporting filmmakers around the globe by recognizing excellence in filmmaking.
Next Generation Indie Film Awards supports filmmakers through its annual awards and other programs. We endeavor to assist filmmakers at any stage of the filmmaking process in reaching an audience, and we aim to advance filmmakers’ careers through services, education, and resources.
NOTABLE WINNERS
Next Generation Indie Film Awards highest honours have been awarded to outstanding story-tellers and visionary filmmakers from around the globe.
Jane Campion
2023 Luminary Award Honoree
Being the first female director to receive the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival in 1993 alongside an Academy Award, Jane Campion has created, co-written, directed and produced several Short and Feature films. Her most recent film, The Power of the Dog, received 12 Academy Award nominations and premiered at Venice Film Festival in 2021 where Jane was awarded The Silver Lion for Best Director.
Tij D’oyen
Cameron Morton
2023 Grand Prize Winners
Tij D’oyen and Cameron Morton have collaborated on many films together, including NGIFA winner Lollygag, as well as Tij’s most recent film, Nepotism, Baby! They continue to create impactful independent films that explore unique stories that command the world’s attention.
This awards ceremony was truly amazing. It is rare to see an organization that recognizes and champions short films. My son and I enjoyed the entire event and as a University Professor and Filmmaker, I will encourage my students to enter this competition.
Amazing just amazing!!! We were all blown away with the results and the turn out even in with Covid still being an issue the Next Generation Indie Film awards is a must do for your next film project. Thank you for your time and consideration.
After one year of all film festivals being virtual or postpone, it was so nice to be part of Next Generation Indie Film awards gala. Wonderful festival with amazing films in there.
Thank you for this wonderful event to be a part as nominee 2023 for best score as composer. Very nice gala and special moments. Thank you! All the best.
Fancy ceremony. Amazing organization, clear communication, hospitality and beautiful trophies.
Brilliant! Super well organised, great selection of films and award finalists, and a quality event. I wish I could have been there with you in person.
Being nominated for the 2023 Next Generation Indie Film Best Documentary Feature award was a great honor. The gala awards ceremony in Los Angeles was beautifully run, emcee’d by Calum Worthy. The after party was a wonderful opportunity to network with the other filmmakers. This is a class ‘A’ event that supports truly independent film.
One of my faves! My project was selected as a finalist. The Gala in LA was amazing! Thank you Next Gen!
Thank you Next Generation Indie Film. Best Adapted Screenplay and nominations for Best Editing and Best 1st Time over 50 Filmmaker for THIS MODERN MAN IS BEAT. Great swag and Awards ceremony, too.
Nothing but a great experience since I heard my short film was nominated. Fantastic communication and very well organized. Many thanks to the team behind this film festival.
A really well put together gala with great communication in the lead up. It was great to be nominated and attend. I look forward to submitting again in the near future.
Next Gen Indie Film Awards is a truly awesome event. The communication from begin to end was impeccable and the gala itself was fun, classy and more than anything made us “indie” creators feel amazing and acknowledged for all of the hard work we put into our craft. Highly, highly recommend!
The 2023 Awards Gala
October 29, 2023
Loews Hotel, Hollywood, California
The Winners for our 2023 season were announced at our 3rd Annual Red Carpet Awards Gala on October 29th, 2023 at Loews Hollywood Hotel.
Calum Worthy
Founder and Gala Host
Calum Worthy began his acting career at the age of nine and made his film debut in the BBC award-winning mini-series I Was A Rat. Worthy’s most acclaimed roles include Hulu’s The Act, Netflix’s American Vandal, Eminem’s Bodied, and Disney Channel’s Austin & Ally.
Worthy is a vocal activist for the environmental movement and is currently working with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project and Bono’s One organization. He has millions of followers across his social media platforms which he dedicates to educating and empowering his fan base on the climate crisis and gender inequality in developing countries.
