The World’s Independent Film Festival

The World's Independent Film Festival TWIFF is dedicated to showcasing new and innovative films while fostering the next generation of filmmakers. The festival also seeks to serve the community by presenting unique programs that educate, inspire, engage and challenge a diverse audience through the art of film. The festival provides a platform to introduce their films to the broadest possible audience. TWIFF is committed to providing opportunities to fellow filmmakers and all others in bringing cinematographic arts and other related entertainment products through high-profile community events, talent, productions and films from around the country and the world.

Awards & Prizes

Award Certificates

Rules & Terms

Entries must have been produced worldwide within five years.
Label DVD with the Film Title and Telephone Number. Please do not label the disc with paper or stickers otherwise it may render the disc unplayable.
Non-English submissions must be subtitled or dubbed. A separate list of translated dialogues will not be accepted.
The entry fee is per category.
If shipping preview copy by a method that includes a signature upon delivery, please waive the signature requirement.
Entries will not be returned.
By submitting your film, TWIFF is hereby granted the right to utilize any excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes.
The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
The Competition reserves the right to refuse entries.
The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless TWIFF from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.