Founded in 2005, this trailblazing awards program redefined opportunities for independent filmmakers, drawing over 200 diverse entries from across the industry. While sponsorship for live screening events remained elusive, the overwhelming support from producers, actors, and production teams filled our showcase venues time and again.

Though the program ended after just two years, its legacy lived on. Recipients used their awards as powerful credentials to secure distribution deals and theatrical screenings. Even IMDb recognized its influence, creating dedicated pages for select winners—cementing the program’s lasting impact on independent cinema.