Welcome!

What are we about?

The Indie Innovators Film Festival 2026—where creativity meets innovation and every story has a place to shine! We’re thrilled to celebrate bold, original voices from all corners of the indie film world. Whether your film is a gripping drama, a laugh-out-loud comedy, an eye-opening documentary, or an fantasy, sci-fi, or experimental masterpiece, we want to see your vision come to life on our screens.

 

At Indie Innovators, we believe filmmaking is a thrilling adventure, and we’re here to make the journey as fun and rewarding as possible. Get ready for an exciting festival experience packed with engaging screenings, lively events, and fantastic prizes that honor creativity, innovation, and fearless storytelling.

 

So bring your passion, your imagination, and your unique perspective — and join us in San Jose for a celebration of independent film like no other. Let’s innovate, inspire, and cellebrate independant film together!

 

Welcome to the Indie Innovators Film Festival 2026 ! 

Submit your Innovative Film by

02/12/26 for the Early Bird Discount

 

Submit your film

 

Check out our Prize Catagories:

Winners get an Official Laurel, a framed Certificate, and those
who attend live will also receive a Trophy for their accomplishment(s)
at our award ceremony.

 

Best Picture (Feature & Short)

Best Actor/Actress (Feature & Short)

Best Horror/Thriller (Feature & Short)

Best Drama/Docu-Drama (Feature & Short)

Best Comedy (Feature & Short) 

Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy (Feature & Short)

Best Documentry

 

 

We look forward to seeing your Indie Innovation.

Badges & Tickets

Badges will go on Sale Apirl 2026

Badges for Filmmakers whose film(s) are selected to participate in
the festival will receive complimentary badges at Will Call as explained
in the welcome package emailed to those who won the privilege.