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AWARDS & PRIZES

All official selections and finalists will be adorned with a laurel badge. The winning films shall be presented with our prestigious Check The Gate Festival film reel and slate trophy. The announcement of awarded films will be prominently featured on our website and across our active social media channels. The Jury reserves the right to add categories to recognized achievements that may not be listed below.

Additionally, at the culmination of each year, our esteemed jury will meticulously choose the Best Short Films of the Year from the pool of Bi-monthly winners to participate in our Best of the Fest bash, set to take place in November 2024. This event promises to be an incredible celebration of talent and creativity. These films will have the opportunity to win our grand prize, the Best Of The Fest Trophy, symbolizing their outstanding achievement.

BEST PICTURE

BEST HORROR

BEST COMEDY

BEST THRILLER

BEST DRAMA

BEST EXPERIMENTAL

BEST DOCUMENTARY

BEST ANIMATION


BEST MUSIC VIDEO

BEST DIRECTOR

BEST STUDENT FILM

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

BEST EDITING

BEST SOUND DESIGN

BEST ACTOR

BEST ACTRESS

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

BEST WARDROBE

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