Cinematic Luxe's Indie Showcase is more than just a festival, it's a movement. In its exciting inaugural year (February '26"), we’re shining a spotlight on the most daring, beautiful, and resonant indie films from around the world. Held every couple months, this fully digital festival celebrates creators, encourages honest feedback, and prioritizes the power of community.
Submit Your Film/TV Or Web series Episode Now!
All accepted films/episodes receive:
- guaranteed digital screening in The Weekly Cinematic Spotlight, a dedicated space for all films.
- The chance for a Free professional condensed review from our partner Narrative Insights Review Co.
- Eligibility for multiple awards/merch
- Audience and/or filmmaker feedback
- social media/website promotion
Filmmaker Voting & Award Eligibility
To maintain a festival built on fairness, collaboration, and creative appreciation, every accepted filmmaker must participate in peer voting (In order to be eligible for awards.) This ensures that creators uplift creators, emerging voices get heard, and no film is overlooked.
Voting Requirements for Filmmakers:
Every accepted filmmaker must vote on at least 2 films during the voting window but may vote on 10 different films to support fellow creators.
Directors MUST vote outside their own category.
Directors may NOT vote for themselves or anyone in their personal cast, crew, or production team.
Voting is required to remain eligible for ALL awards (except Audience Choice, which is open to the public).
(All Filmmakers have the right to vote on any category they so choose as long as it's not the one they're submitted for)
Voting Deadline:
All votes must be submitted before the final week of the festival (we'll email you several different times to remind you), no exceptions.
This ensures:
Filmmakers watch peers' films
Voting happens close to final curation decisions
All scoring stays fresh, relevant, and fair
At Cinematic Luxe, we believe community is currency creators uplifting creators, learning from one another, and keeping independent cinema alive with authenticity, collaboration, and respect.
Submissions open year-round. Each season features new films, new voices, and a fresh wave of creativity.
Please note that, in order to maintain the highest level of quality and exclusivity, only the top 20 films in each category will be selected for the main festival. This ensures that every chosen film receives the attention it deserves and is showcased alongside the most exceptional works in indie cinema. Each main showcase is only viewable during the festival window after that; it is removed from public access.
HOWEVER
Even if your film doesn’t land in the main festival’s Top 20, EVERY ACCEPTED FILM (Beginning the same week our main festival's final submission deadline opens) gets featured, in our weekly spotlight showcase. This rotating gallery, categorized by genres keeps your film alive and discoverable week after week.
Why This Exists?
Because Cinematic Luxe values fairness, transparency, and opportunity, the Weekly Spotlight ensures:
Every accepted filmmaker gets screen time
No film is overlooked, even if it doesn't make the Top 20
Underrepresented voices still reach viewers, not bots
The festival stays alive between seasons, building hype and community
This is not a “consolation event.”
It is a creative runway, and many filmmakers can use it to build real momentum.
Here, every film matters.
Here, every filmmaker is seen.
Here, your work has a genuine shot at impact.
Questions?
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