FAQs
Who should submit to IndieBoom!?
You should. IndieBoom! is designed to benefit both established and emerging filmmakers, creators and screenwriters.
How does it work?
Your film/original media will be screened by a Selection Committee of industry pros. If selected, your work will appear on the IndieBOOM! website and on the streaming platform BKOD, which has over 16k subscribers on Roku alongside Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Audiences will vote for your work by watching it and the films and media with the most views will trend on the site, encouraging others to check you out. You’ll build an audience as you move closer to winning your category.
Every most-viewed selection in its category will win. (Winning Comedy, Winning Horror, Winning Dance, etc.)
The most-viewed selection over all will win Fan Favorite, and a $500 cash prize.
For Screenplays: Each entry is read by a team of professional script readers in Los Angeles. We will name Official Selections, then a winner will be chose by our screenplay judge Dan Calvisi.
See more info about all prizes here.
How do I enter?
If you use FilmFreeway, visit our page and enter there. Or, you can enter a film or video here or a screenplay here.
How much is the entry fee?
Are there any restrictions?
Nope. We accept short films in all genre categories and original content in multiple subcategory options like Fan Films, Web Series, Dance, Commercials and more. We love short films but we also want to see your exciting original media too. So if you’ve created an original TV series, professional choreography videos, lip synching competitions, and anything else then submit it and find an audience.
Who are the judges?
The audience judge IndieBOOM! and they cast their votes by watching your work. Every view of your film moves you closer to winning the top prize in your category.
What if I get more views than anyone else? Do I win anything?
Yes. If your film or original content gets the most complete views overall you will win the Fan Favorite Award, which comes with a cash prize of $500.
What if I made a really great film but not enough people watch it to win?
A Jury of industry pros will award a Grand Jury Prize to a single standout film regardless of how many views/votes it has received.
How does the Screenplay competition work?
Unproduced scripts of up to 120 pages, (Film or TV format) are eligible. A team of professional script readers based in Los Angeles will read every entry. A winner will be chosen from our Official Selections and will win our prize package.
You should. IndieBoom! is designed to benefit both established and emerging filmmakers, creators and screenwriters.
How does it work?
Your film/original media will be screened by a Selection Committee of industry pros. If selected, your work will appear on the IndieBOOM! website and on the streaming platform BKOD, which has over 16k subscribers on Roku alongside Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Audiences will vote for your work by watching it and the films and media with the most views will trend on the site, encouraging others to check you out. You’ll build an audience as you move closer to winning your category.
Every most-viewed selection in its category will win. (Winning Comedy, Winning Horror, Winning Dance, etc.)
The most-viewed selection over all will win Fan Favorite, and a $500 cash prize.
For Screenplays: Each entry is read by a team of professional script readers in Los Angeles. We will name Official Selections, then a winner will be chose by our screenplay judge Dan Calvisi.
See more info about all prizes here.
How do I enter?
If you use FilmFreeway, visit our page and enter there. Or, you can enter a film or video here or a screenplay here.
How much is the entry fee?
- We have a flat fee of $45 until Nov. 3. (No Late Entry Fees.)
- We offer a discounted Early Bird rate of $35 until Sept. 4. than you can access by using the code BOOMSITE on FilmFreeway or Coverfly (for screenplays.)
- If you enter a film or video directly through our site the fee will be $35 until Sept 4, (no code needed.)
Are there any restrictions?
Nope. We accept short films in all genre categories and original content in multiple subcategory options like Fan Films, Web Series, Dance, Commercials and more. We love short films but we also want to see your exciting original media too. So if you’ve created an original TV series, professional choreography videos, lip synching competitions, and anything else then submit it and find an audience.
Who are the judges?
The audience judge IndieBOOM! and they cast their votes by watching your work. Every view of your film moves you closer to winning the top prize in your category.
What if I get more views than anyone else? Do I win anything?
Yes. If your film or original content gets the most complete views overall you will win the Fan Favorite Award, which comes with a cash prize of $500.
What if I made a really great film but not enough people watch it to win?
A Jury of industry pros will award a Grand Jury Prize to a single standout film regardless of how many views/votes it has received.
How does the Screenplay competition work?
Unproduced scripts of up to 120 pages, (Film or TV format) are eligible. A team of professional script readers based in Los Angeles will read every entry. A winner will be chosen from our Official Selections and will win our prize package.
