AWARDS
AUTS celebrates outstanding creativity and storytelling, honoring filmmakers and screenwriters with prestigious awards that showcase the best in independent film.

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Best Film
Awarded to the film that exemplifies excellence in storytelling, direction, cinematography, and overall production. The highest honor at the festival.
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Audience Choice
Voted by festival attendees, this award recognizes the film that resonates most with the audience, highlighting its broad appeal and impact.
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Wonder Woman
Awarded to an outstanding individual who embodies the spirit of Wonder Woman through their extraordinary strength, leadership, and dedication to creating positive change.
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Best Feature Screenplay
Celebrating the most compelling and well-crafted feature-length screenplay. This award honors originality, structure, character development, and dialogue.
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Best Short Screenplay
Awarded to the best short film screenplay, showcasing exceptional storytelling, creativity, and writing prowess in a shorter format.
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Best Director
Recognizes outstanding directorial vision and execution in a film, highlighting the director's ability to bring a script to life with creativity and innovation.
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Best Actor
Celebrates the best performance by an actor in a film, recognizing exceptional talent, dedication, and portrayal of character.
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Best Actress
Celebrates the best performance by an actress in a film, recognizing exceptional talent, dedication, and portrayal of character.
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Best Ensemble
Celebrates the exceptional performance of an entire cast, recognizing the chemistry and collaboration that bring a story to life.
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Best Genre Film
Awarded to the best film in specific genres such as horror, comedy, drama, sci-fi, and more, highlighting excellence within each category.