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JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL

THE DETAILS

When: December 9, 2026

Where: The Orpheum Theater in Phoenix, Arizona

What: Black Tie, Oscars style

Why: To celebrate talent and bring the industry together

GRAB YOUR SEATS

When: December 9, 2026

Where: The Orpheum Theater in Phoenix, Arizona

What: Black Tie, Oscars style

Why: To celebrate talent and bring the industry together

THE EXPERIENCE

Reserve your seats

THE AFTER PARTY

LATE NIGHT SNACKS

MUSIC & DANCING

IN-N-OUT

THE INVITE VENUE

HOSTED BY LET’S BASH EVENTS

THE SUBMISSIONS

15 CATEGORIES. 75 FINALISTS. 15 WINNERS.

Filmmakers can submit films to as many categories as they’d like to be considered for. Please use a different video for each category you submit.

Carefully read through each category and find which ones best suit you, your style and your films.

15 CATEGORIES. 75 FINALISTS. 15 WINNERS.

2026 submissions are officially closed

THE CATEGORIES

01
WEDDING FILM OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the most outstanding wedding film submitted across all categories.
02
WEDDING FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR
Recognizes the filmmaker whose overall body of work, creativity, consistency, and impact stood above the rest during the eligibility period.
03
BREAKTHROUGH FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR
Recognizes an emerging filmmaker who made a significant leap in the quality, recognition, or impact of their work.
04
BEST STORYTELLING
Awarded to the film that most effectively uses narrative structure, emotion, and storytelling techniques to create a compelling viewing experience.
05
BEST LOVE STORY
Awarded to the film that best captures the unique relationship, connection, and journey of the couple.
06
MOST EMOTIONAL FILM
Awarded to the film that evokes the strongest emotional response through its storytelling, moments, and execution.
07
BEST AUDIO INTEGRATION
Awarded to the film that makes the most effective use of vows, speeches, interviews, letters, ambient sound, or other audio elements to tell a compelling story.
08
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Awarded to the film that demonstrates exceptional visual composition, camera movement, lighting, and overall visual excellence.
09
BEST EDITORIAL FILM
Awarded to the film that best showcases an editorial approach through artistic direction, visual style, and creative execution.
10
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
Awarded to the film that most authentically captures real moments and events with minimal reliance on staged or directed storytelling.
11
BEST CELEBRATION FILM
Awarded to the film that best captures the energy, excitement, atmosphere, and unforgettable moments of a wedding celebration.
12
BEST DESTINATION WEDDING FILM
Awarded to the best film documenting a wedding that required travel and where the destination plays a meaningful role in the story.
13
BEST ELOPEMENT FILM
Awarded to the film that best captures the intimacy, adventure, and storytelling unique to an elopement experience.
14
BEST TEASER FILM
Awarded to the best short-form wedding film designed to create excitement, anticipation, and emotional impact in a condensed format.
15
BEST CULTURAL WEDDING FILM
Awarded to the film that beautifully captures and honors the traditions, customs, heritage, and cultural significance of a wedding celebration.

THE DRESS CODE

Think black tie, oscars style, moody colors, and elevated looks. This is your night to dress up and make it feel like a true award show.

INSPIRATION
Wedding filmmakers from anywhere in the world are welcome to submit. Whether you’re an independent filmmaker, part of a studio, or working with a team, if you created the film and it meets the category requirements, we want to see it.
All entries must be submitted by October 24. We recommend submitting early so you have plenty of time to complete your entry and choose the categories that best fit your work.
Tickets to The Wedding Film Awards are $105 per person. Your ticket includes admission to the full awards experience, including the red carpet, cocktail hour, awards show, presentations, music, and celebration.
Yes. You may submit to multiple categories, but each category submission must feature a different film. Choose the categories where you feel each film has the strongest chance to stand out.
Black tie, Oscars style. Think formal, elevated, polished, and camera-ready. This is your night to dress up and make it feel like a true awards show.
Yes. All finalists will be notified before the awards show and announced publicly through The Wedding Film Awards. Additional details and next steps will be sent directly to each finalist.
Every film will be judged by professionals within the wedding film industry. Entries will be evaluated based on the criteria specific to each category, with an emphasis on storytelling, creativity, execution, and overall impact.

THE QUESTIONS

THE QUESTIONS