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ABOUT
The Actors Awards is a competition for actors from all over the world.
Our jury awards the best actors through private screenings. Some of the winners will qualify for the annual competition.
We accept story-based films of any length, including indie films and TV/web series.
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INTERVIEWS


An interview with Stana Minincic ("Inspiration")
Before we chat about the film and your role, please tell us a bit about your background- how do a prolific designer and a plastic artist...


Spotlight: An interview with Charlotte Bjornbak ("Captive")
Charlotte, congratulations on winning Best Actress for your role in Captive. Before we talk about your stunning performance, please tell...


An interview with Matthew Wayne Roberts and Kelly Love ("The Prodigal Son")
First of all, Matthew, congratulations on your Best Actor Award for your incredible performance. Before we dive into your creative...
REVIEWS


Performance Review: Maria Karolina in Don't Read My Diary
Don't Read My Diary / Dir. Malik Myers Maria Karolina delivers a fearless and captivating performance in Don't Read My Diary, embracing a character who lives on the edge of emotional collapse while never losing control of the audience's attention. From her opening moments on stage, Karolina commands the screen with remarkable confidence. Her character's anger, heartbreak, vulnerability, and unpredictability flow together in a way that feels both theatrical and deeply authenti


Actors Awards 2025 - Jury Reviews
The winners of the 9th Annual Actors Awards 2025 have officially been announced, celebrating exceptional talent and truly outstanding performances from this year’s selections. Here is what our jury had to say about the remarkable work that stood out and left a lasting impression. Best Performance of the Year Cruz St. James in Gloss It is very rare to see such tender truth on screen. And Gloss seems the perfect vehicle for powerful and magnetic young actor Cruz St. James. St.


An Unforgettable Bond: Jennings Rice and David Beatty Shine in “Next”
In the short drama Next , written by Jennings Rice and directed by Chelsea Alden, an intriguing and thought-provoking question is posed:...
WINNERS


Winners - July 2026
Best Performance of Fest Small Town - Rhianna Georgia Morris Best Actor Valley Magenta - Dominic Ryan Gabriel Best Actress tsuchi - Elina Miyake Best Supporting Actress Small Town - Safiya Shamji Best Young Actress Picture Perfect - Jenna Berg Best Child Actress For Lila - Adele-Marie Ruiz Best Duo Small Town - Rhianna Georgia Morris & Kaine Zajaz Best Ensemble For Lila - Edoardo Miranda, Adele-Marie Ruiz, Jose Ramos Eduardo Ramos, Jamaal Burcher, Andrea Meireles, Bo


Winners - May 2026
Best Performance of Fest Don't Read My Diary - Maria Karolina Best Actor The Dandelion Girl - Charles Ross Best Actress The Dandelion Girl - Brooklyn Hislop Best Duo Our Monsters - Azriel Dalman & Xander Wilson Best Actress in a Drama Mirror - Ula Zawadzka Best Actress in a Thriller Don't Read My Diary - Maria Karolina Best Actress in a Horror Film The Harpies - Brooklyn Hislop Best Voice Actress Synesthesia - Chapter 3: VAL•R-E - Madeleine Quinn Winners may order the


9th Annual Actors Awards 2025: The Winners
We are proud to present the winners of the 9th Annual Actors Awards 2025, recognizing extraordinary talent and performances that left a lasting impression on our jury. Best Performance of the Year Gloss - Cruz St. James Best Actor of the Year Intersection - Sebastian Cybulski Best Actress of the Year Amentalio - Fernanda Vilela Best Duo of the Year Wrong Numbers - David Kelsey & Emily Hall Best Ensemble of the Year The Ninth Order - Helena Zadro-Jones, John Jarratt, Jord
ANNUAL AWARDS


9th Annual Actors Awards 2025: The Winners
We are proud to present the winners of the 9th Annual Actors Awards 2025, recognizing extraordinary talent and performances that left a lasting impression on our jury. Best Performance of the Year Gloss - Cruz St. James Best Actor of the Year Intersection - Sebastian Cybulski Best Actress of the Year Amentalio - Fernanda Vilela Best Duo of the Year Wrong Numbers - David Kelsey & Emily Hall Best Ensemble of the Year The Ninth Order - Helena Zadro-Jones, John Jarratt, Jord


9th Annual Actors Awards 2025: The Nominees
Every performance tells a story - but only a few leave a lasting mark. We are delighted to announce the nominees for the 9th Annual Actors Awards 2025, celebrating exceptional talent and outstanding performances across this year's selections. Best Performance of the Year Race Car - Isabela Pauwels Dahlia - Cameron Jackson SIN3056843 - Christina Persson Intersection - Sebastian Cybulski Gloss - Cruz St. James Lost in Time - Alexa Morden Best Actor of the Year Chainsaw Monkey


8th Annual Actors Awards 2024: The Winners
Congratulations to the winners! Best Performance of the Year Disconnected - Javiera Contador Best Actor of the Year The Inadequacy to be Together - Justin Otto Best Actress of the Year Hey Alexa - Stevie Lynn Jones Best Duo of the Year Next - Jennings Rice & David Beatty Best Ensemble of the Year Disconnected - Javiera Contador, María Jesús Haran, Diego Rojas, Dayana Amigo, Jaime Vadell, Jorge Zabaleta, Carmen Gloria Bresky Special Jury Award The Way of The Wind -
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