Latest winners of NY Independent Art Film Fest
- Liam Johnson
- Sep 21
- 2 min read

The New York Independent Art Film Festival is committed to presenting a wide array of indie genres, such as drama, documentary, animation, and more, encouraging creativity and innovation by offering unique perspectives to a global audience. The festival hosts annual screenings at the Producers Club theatre and seasonal showcases, promoting indie arthouse films worldwide. It includes competitive seasonal IMDb qualifying contests that acknowledge outstanding contributions in script projects, music videos, performances, and honors talent across all filmmaking disciplines. The festival functions as a platform for indie films and artists to compete and gain recognition, celebrating the language of cinema and bringing together filmmakers and art enthusiasts. The competition highlights indie films, scripts, and artists that push the boundaries of arthouse features and shorts globally.
Best Narrative Feature
American Deadbolt
Director: Bryan Redding

Best Documentary Feature
Humanity In Danger
Director: George Noel Gittoes

Best Narrative Short
Quench
Director: Hayden Bone

Best Documentary Short
TRIANGLE
Director: Anaël Dang

Best Independent Film
Modern Folklore
Director: Miles Porter

Best Experimental Film
Anomalia
Director:Delphine Sicard Malafosse

Best Student Film
Nostalgia
Director: Ádám Varga

Best Animation
Juliet & the King
Director: Ashkan Rahgozar

Best Human Rights
Stand Up!
Director: Felana RAJAONARIVELO

Best Environmental
Our Life is Here
Director: David Buckland

Best Comedy
Uh... I'm sorry, please forgive me
Director: Estevan Morin

Best Music Video
Good Grief
Director: Cristina Camacho

Best Director
Angel Hair
Director: Sara Magness

Best Producer
Danilo Rodrigues Dutra
Inside the Déjà Vu

Best Actor
Joe Nuzzolo
The Ashes of A Dream

Best Actress
Hervine De Boodt
The Handbag

Best Cinematographer
John Decker
Portrait of a Monastery

Best Editor
Aitor Gata ,Jimena Valero , Sergio Hernandez
Breaking Good

Best Composer
The Golden Wok
DAI WEI

Best Youth Actress
Sara Mullins & Lily Mullins
Nova

Best Short Script
To Be Your Daughter's Mother
Rosalind-Renèe Lindsey

Best Feature Script
How To Save a Dying World
Ronnie Figueoa