Best Short Film
Honoring a short film of exceptional storytelling, craft and vision.
International Online Film Awards · Digital Awards Only
International Independent Film Awards
Celebrating Independent Cinema Worldwide
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Three international editions per year
About YOSHI
An international stage for independent voices
YOSHI International Independent Film Awards is an independent online film awards event dedicated to recognizing emerging and established filmmakers, directors, actors and creative talent around the world.
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Current Edition
Edition dates to be announced
Opening date
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Submission deadline
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Notification date
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Award announcement
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Official dates are published by the festival administration once confirmed. Submissions are not yet open.
Award Categories
Twelve official awards
Best Documentary Film
Recognizing non-fiction work that illuminates real lives and truths.
Best International Film
Celebrating outstanding cinema from any country in the world.
Best Director
For the director whose vision shapes a remarkable film.
Best Actor in a Leading Role
For an exceptional leading performance by an actor.
Best Supporting Actor
For a memorable supporting performance by an actor.
Best Actress in a Leading Role
For an exceptional leading performance by an actress.
Best Supporting Actress
For a memorable supporting performance by an actress.
Best Editing
Honoring editing that gives a film its rhythm and power.
Best Original Score
Recognizing an original score that elevates the story.
Best First-Time Director
Celebrating a director presenting their first film.
Best Asian Director
Recognizing an outstanding director from Asia.
Why Submit
Why submit to YOSHI?
International participation
Independent cinema recognition
Digital winner certificates
Official festival laurels
Public winners archive
Submissions via FilmFreeway
Multiple competitive editions each year
Latest Official Selections
Official Selections
Official Selections will appear here once published by the festival.
Winners Spotlight
Honoring our winners
Winners will be announced after the first edition is completed.