Gen Con Film Festival

Where Cinema and Gaming Collide

Celebrate genres that spark the imagination of our gaming community. The annual Gen Con Film Festival is a cinematic adventure that brings together storytellers from around the globe. Filmmakers from countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom, Israel, and Japan converge at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis to showcase their works. Attendees can enjoy screenings, attend insightful film panels, and celebrate the creative spirit at the Gen Con Awards Ceremony.

The festival highlights films that focus on themes including fantasy, sci-fi, horror, animation, gaming-related documentaries, parodies, and more. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer, the Gen Con Film Festival offers a fresh perspective on storytelling, crafted for those who embrace adventure and creativity.

Join Us for Film Events

There are a bunch of different film events, including a slate of panels hosted by many of the filmmakers who submitted films for the festival. Some events may be recorded to be shared on the Gen Con Youtube channel.

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Awards Ceremony

Winners of the Gen Con Film Festival were announced on Thursday, July 31 at 7pm (Eastern) in Westin: Capitol III. Category awards are voted upon by a jury of judges and will include the following:

Cash prizes are awarded in the following categories:

• Best Feature Film: $750
• Best Short Film: $750

Certificates are awarded to the following selections:

• Best Independent Series
• Best Animated Film
• Best Gamer Film
• Best Documentary Film
• Best Fantasy Film
• Best Sci-fi Film
• Best Horror Film
• Best Fan Film
• Best Comedy Film
• Best Student Film

The Ovid Award is named after the Roman poet known for his immense influence on imaginative interpretations of classic myths. This award was granted for the first time in 2017 to the "most interesting and creative story" among the Best Short Film entries, regardless of genre. The recipient will receive a $1000 cash prize. The Ovid Award has been made possible through a contribution from a generous anonymous Film Festival benefactor.

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Congratulations to the 2025 winners!

• Best Feature Film - Warlord
• Best Short Film - Once Upon a Time in the Apocalypse
• OVID Award - First Sight
• Best Series - The Party
• Best Animated - Stalled Trek: The Dumbsday Machine
• Best Student - Shapeshifters
• Best Documentary - IGNITING THE SPARK - The Story of Magic: The Gathering
• Best Fan Film - The Killer
• Best Gamer - My Own World
• Best Comedy - Time Helmet
• Best Sci-Fi - SHAKESPEARE: THE TEMPEST
• Best Fantasy - Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting
• Best Horror - THE FIVE STAGES OF...