The Indiana Film Journalists Association Annual Awards
The Indiana Film Journalists Association, an organization of journalists dedicated to promoting quality film criticism in the Hoosier State, is pleased to announce its annual awards. Much like other regional critics groups, the IFJA Film Awards are meant to recognize the finest cinematic achievements of the year. Winners are declared in 17 categories, with a runner-up in 16 categories. In addition, a total of 10 movies (including the winner and runner-up) are recognized as Finalists for the top prize, Best Film of the Year.
To be eligible, a film must have played theatrically in Indiana during the current calendar year, screened to state critics in advance of a following year general release date, or play in a Hoosier State film festival such as Indianapolis International Film Festival or Heartland Film Festival.
The Original Vision Award is meant to recognize a film that is especially innovative or original.
The Edward Johnson Ott Hoosier Award is meant to recognize a significant cinematic contribution by a person or persons with Indiana roots. As a special award, no runner-up is declared.