Made by Women Independent Film Festival in Salt

Dear friends, colleagues and creators of independent cinema, we are pleased to invite you to our Made by Women Independent Film Festival in Salt.

Each of these awards is designed to highlight the importance of short films and give a voice to their creators. We believe that small films can make a big difference.

Awards & Prizes

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Unlimited Vision Award

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Voices of Change Award

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The historical legacy Award

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New Voices Award

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Audience Choice Award

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Made by Women Short Film Awards

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Grand Prix for the best short film

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Best Documentary Short Film Award

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Prize for an emerging director for a short film

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Prize for Best Animated Short Film

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Prize for Best Experimental Short Film

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Best Actress in a Motion Picture Award

WINNERS

Winners July 2026

The years when I didn't film
Best Experimental Short Award

The years when I didn't film

Dir: Froukje van Wengerden
No Time
Best Short Film, Best Acting Ensemble

No Time

Dir: Jackie Gillies
The Bolters
Best Short Film

The Bolters

Dir: Sade Goldsmith
Mango - A Poetic Short Film
Best Experimental Short Award

Mango - A Poetic Short Film

Dir: Kandice Black
Noxturne
Best Feature-Length Films

Noxturne

Dir: Kristina Klebe
Miles To Grow
Best Actor, Best Acting Ensemble, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography

Miles To Grow

Dir: Bin Xu
memento
Best Short Film

memento

Dir: michal Shabtay
Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage
Best Documentary Short Film

Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage

Dir: Liz McGregor
Island of the Winds
Best Documentary Feature-Length Film

Island of the Winds

Dir: Ya-Ting Hsu
Shakkar
Best Director Award, Best Actress

Shakkar

Dir: Nasim Kiani
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A Vast Algorithm of Humanity: The Movie
Best Feature-Length Films

A Vast Algorithm of Humanity: The Movie

Dir: Younguee Yoo
Charon
New Filmmakers Shorts

Charon

Dir: Nina Mangold
THAW
Best Actress

THAW

Dir: JINWU HE
Eye For An Eye - The Short
Best Short Film

Eye For An Eye - The Short

Dir: Ashley Bowers
Knock Knock
Best Short Film

Knock Knock

Dir: Julie Dixon
MANAWARA
Best Documentary Short Film

MANAWARA

Dir: Ineu Rahmawati
reEarth ...Rights of Nature
Best Documentary Feature-Length Film

reEarth ...Rights of Nature

Dir: Dharma Pundarika
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KISMET
Best Director Award

KISMET

Dir: Danni DeLuca
MADAME AMÉRIQUE
Best Editing

MADAME AMÉRIQUE

Dir: Ella Teresa Bogan
about

Come to Salzburg to be part of this new cultural movement. Together we can develop independent cinema and strengthen women's influence.

It will take place in the heart of Europe - the evergreen and atmospheric Salzburg. The city reverently preserves its centuries-old heritage and is one of the cultural centers of Austria. The great musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the first Austrian woman architect Hilda Crozzoli, the playwright and poet Thomas Bernhard and many others were born and created here. For thousands of years, the greatest melodies have been played here, bridging eras. The city used to be a filming location for movies and TV series. But it is surprising that with such a rich history the city does not have its own full-fledged film festival!

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With its vibrant cultural life, Salzburg deserves to be a representative of the global film industry.

That's why we decided to create a festival that not only supports independent cinema, but also gives women in the film industry a chance to make their voices heard.

We invite here those who think outside the box, who create films with strong stories, who inspire, and who are ready to show the world a woman's point of view in filmmaking.

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rules

Film categories and length
Short and feature-length films are accepted. Short films should be up to 40 minutes in length, feature-length films from 40 to 180 minutes.

Originality and copyright
The submitted film must be an original work of the participant and must not infringe on the copyrights or intellectual property rights of third parties. Use of archival footage, music or other people's images requires official permission.

Subtitles
All films not created in English or German must be subtitled in English.

Age Restrictions
We accept movies suitable for viewers over the age of 16. If the film contains violent scenes, profanity, or other elements that may limit the age audience, this should be disclosed at the time of submission.

Formats and technical requirements
Films must be submitted in MP4, MOV and DCP format with a minimum resolution of 1080p. Applications that do not meet the technical requirements may be rejected without further consideration.

Submission deadlines and participation in other festivals
The film must be submitted to the festival before the deadline date for receipt of entries. Participation in other film festivals is not prohibited.

Number of submissions
One author may submit an unlimited number of entries, but the film must fit within the category applied for. Each film must be submitted as a separate entry with a participation fee.

Jury decision and prizes
The decision of the jury is final and cannot be appealed. Selected films will be awarded and presented at an offline screening. If a participant cannot attend, he/she will be notified of the results of the festival by e-mail.

Screening rights and promotional materials
By submitting an application, the participant agrees to screen his/her film at the festival and to use film fragments (up to 1 minute) or posters in the promotional materials of the festival, including publications in social networks and on the festival website.