Tune-in on Wednesday, May 14 at 7pm/c for the 2025 Blue Glass Awards, where the festival judges will announce the winners of the 15th annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival!

Awards & Prizes*

Best of Fest
Audience Favorite
Best of Illinois
Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Narrative Short (Comedy)
Best Narrative Short (Drama)
Best Documentary Short
Best Music Video
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Lead Performance
Best Supporting Performance
Best Achievement by a Young Performer
Best Editing
Best Sound
Best Cinematography
Best Production Design
Best Original Score

*Awards are subject to change without notice. Each year, awards may be added or subtracted from the list above at the discretion of our guest judges.