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Best Director
For directors whose vision moves audiences and re-shapes Tamil cinema.
"Direction is not control — it's conviction."
FeIFF 2026
The Awards
A jury of filmmakers, critics, and storytellers recognizes the year's most resonant work in Tamil cinema — alongside the People's Choice Awards voted by the Tamil community worldwide.
Juried Honors
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Best Movie
For the film that moved us, challenged us, and stayed with us long after the credits.
"A great film is one that refuses to leave you."
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Technical Excellence
Honoring cinematography, editing, sound, and craft behind every frame.
"Craft is the invisible architecture of feeling."
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Best Short Film
Celebrating the power of brevity, intimacy, and bold ideas.
"A short film is a sentence that lingers."
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Best North American Feature Film
Recognizing feature films born in the North American Tamil diaspora.
"Our diaspora has its own voice — this honors it."
Voted by the Community
FeIFF People's ChoiceAwards.
The Tamil community worldwide votes for their favorite Tamil films of the year. Two honors are decided entirely by your nominations — no jury, just the audience.
People's Nomination
Best Director
People's Choice
Best Movie
Eligible films: released Jan 2025 – Jan 2026One vote per person
Cast Your Vote
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Submissions for 2026
Filmmakers, producers, and studios — submission details for the 2026 edition are now open via FilmFreeway.
Submit your film