Each year, NDFS celebrates cinema by voting for the annual North Dakota Film Society Awards.

Categories include: Best Picture, Director, Actress, Actor, Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Screenplay, Cinematography, Production Design, Editing, Original Score, Original Song, International Film, Documentary Feature, and Animated Feature

Award winners are selected during a two-session process. For eligibility, a film must be released in at least one of the three major North Dakota markets (Bismarck, Fargo, and/or Grand Forks) between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. Films released to streaming platforms will be considered on a case-by-case basis, as determined by the NDFS Board of Directors. A list of eligible films may be requested after December 31, 2020, by emailing info@northdakotafilmsociety.com.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s awards eligibility will remain as listed, including eligibility dates.

For press/media requests, a list of NDFS members, or other pertinent information, please email info@northdakotafilmsociety.com.