FFTG Awards Film Fest FAQ
General Information
FFTG is an IMDb-qualifying, global digital film festival created to celebrate cinematic storytelling without borders. We are fully online — from submission to screening to awards.
Toward the end of each year. Dates are announced on our website and social channels.
FFTG is entirely digital — no physical venues or in-person events.
Submissions and Eligibility
All submissions are made through FilmFreeway: 👉 FFTGFilmFest.
Full categories, genres, and rules are on FilmFreeway.
Yes, as long as the story is clear.
Yes. Screenplays follow a separate award pathway.
Jury & Selection Process
Through our invitation-only international program, We, The Chosen One’s®: https://fftgawards.com/we-the-chosen-ones/
The jury evaluates projects privately. Selection is instinctive and based on storytelling, craft, and resonance.
Official Selection Status
You receive:
- Official Selection Laurel
- Certificate
- Eligibility for jury-driven awards
- Eligibility to join the Screening Program
- Filmmaker Benefits: https://fftgawards.com/filmmaker-benefits/
No. Screening requires submitting additional materials after selection.
Screening Program (Films Only)
A curated digital showcase for People’s Choice and Filmmaker’s Choice awards.
Eligible:
- Official Selection recognition
- Certificate & laurel
- Grand Jury Choice
- Jury category awards
- Editorial/marketing features (based on assets)
Not Eligible:
- People’s Choice
- Filmmaker’s Choice
- Distribution invitations
- Public screening
Awards & Nominations
All jury-driven awards come from one unified jury:
- Grand Jury Choice
- Category Awards
- Special Mentions
Screening-based awards:
- People’s Choice
- Filmmaker’s Choice
Because nominations depend on merit and category strength. Slots are never filled just to fill them.
No. FFTG focuses on recognition, visibility, and creative elevation.
Screenplays (Dedicated)
Privately by the unified FFTG jury.
Eligible:
- Official Selection
- Certificate & laurel
- Grand Jury Choice – Screenplay
- Jury recognitions
- Editorial mentions
Not part of:
- Screening program
- People’s Choice
- Filmmaker’s Choice
- Distribution
Filmmaker Benefits & Promotion
Details: https://fftgawards.com/filmmaker-benefits/
Benefits may include:
- Showcase page
- Poster/trailer reveals
- Social features
- YouTube highlights
- Blog/editorial features
- Jury recognition
Promotion depends on assets filmmakers provide.
Distribution
Only films in the Screening Program.
No. Screening files are removed after the festival window.
IMDb Recognition
No. Filmmakers update their own IMDb pages.
- Official Selection
- Nominations
- Wins
Waivers, Feedback & Support
Yes — waivers are instinctive and not guaranteed. They do not affect selection chances.