OTT Platforms and Production Houses are invited to send entries for Hindi web original series and films released between August 01, 2022, and July 31, 2023. Last date for the submission of entries is September 15, 2023.
Filmfare, the most definitive entertainment media brand in India, is gearing up for the 4th edition of Filmfare OTT Awards. Honouring the very best in the world of Indian OTT entertainment, the coveted award platform is calling OTT Platforms & Production Houses to submit entries. OTT Platforms and Production houses can submit their entries for Hindi web original series and films released between August 01, 2022, and July 31, 2023. The opportunity to submit entries is currently open, and the deadline for submissions is September 15, 2023. This year, the awards is expanding the ceremony by introducing technical categories for the OTT films section, acknowledging the behind-the-scenes brilliance that enhances the storytelling experience.
Mr. Deepak Lamba, CEO of Worldwide Media Pvt Ltd., said, “We are thrilled to announce the 4th Filmfare OTT Awards. The Indian OTT industry is setting new benchmarks of creativity, with extraordinary narratives. These Awards are a testament to the transformative power of original content creation and streaming platforms, which have revolutionised the entertainment landscape on multiple fronts”
As the OTT landscape continues to evolve, the Filmfare OTT Awards continue to recognize and celebrate the creative geniuses behind the most compelling stories and performances from the world of OTT entertainment. In the last edition, Filmfare has recognized some of the most outstanding performances from the OTT space, some of which includes ‘Rocket Boys’ for Best Series to ‘Tabbar’ for Best Series (Critics) ‘Gullak Season 3’ for Best Comedy Series/Specials, and ‘Dasvi’ as the Best Film (Web Original). The awards proudly acknowledged actors like Jameel Khan, Pawan Malhotra, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Raveena Tandon, Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Jitendra Kumar, and Mithila Palkar for their remarkable and true-to-life portrayals.
The Filmfare OTT Awards 2023 promises to be a celebration of excellence in Indian web original series and films, recognizing the best of storytelling and talent in the ever-evolving space of OTT entertainment.
The categories open for entries are:
Best Series
Best Director, Series
Best Actor, Series (Male): Comedy
Best Actor, Series (Male): Drama
Best Actor, Series (Female): Comedy
Best Actor, Series (Female): Drama
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Comedy
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female): Comedy
Best Supporting Actor, Series (Female): Drama
Best Original Story, Series
Best Comedy (Series/Specials)
Best (Non-Fiction) Original (Series/Special)
Best Film, Web Original
Best Director, Web Original Film
Best Actor, Web Original Film (Male)
Best Actor, Web Original Film (Female)
Best Supporting Actor, Web Original Film (Male)
Best Supporting Actor, Web Original Film (Female)
Best Dialogue, Series
Best Original Screenplay, Series
Best Adapted Screenplay, Series
Best Cinematographer, Series
Best Production Design, Series
Best Editing, Series
Best Costume Design, Series
Best Background Music, Series
Best Original Soundtrack, Series
Best VFX (Series)
Best Sound Design (Series)
Best Dialogue (Web Original Film)
Best Original Screenplay (Web Original Film)
Best Cinematographer (Web Original Film)
Best Production Design, (Web Original Film)
Best Editing (Web Original Film)
Best Background Music (Web Original Film)
Best Sound Design (Web Original Film)
Best Story (Web Original Film)
Here’s a quick guide on how to send your entries for the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023:
The Entry should be primarily created in the Hindi Language and should be deemed as an original piece of work, released on an OTT Platform between August 1, 2022, and July 31, 2023.
A fee of Rs. 18,000 including GST would be charged for each entry that is submitted.
The participation fee must be paid in advance, along with the entry. Participation will be considered only upon realization of the participation fee by WWM.
All OTT platforms, as well as production houses, are welcome to send their entries.
All entries submitted by the production house should be approved by the OTT platform on which the show is hosted.
The responsibility of getting the entries approved by the platform completely rests with the production house.
To access the Entry Form, visit www.filmfare.com/awards/
Interested OTT platforms and production houses must submit their entries via email with the online Entry Form and Payment Reference ID on or before September 15, 2023.
Please email the Entry Form with complete details and necessary attachments to filmfareottawards@wwm.co.in
