Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General Questions

  • The BACA Awards celebrate excellence in filmmaking, creativity, storytelling, technical achievement, and artistic expression while fostering a vibrant community of filmmakers and artists.

  • The BACA Awards are organized by Random Drifts Academy as part of its mission to support filmmakers, artists, and creative communities.

  • The BACA Awards are primarily jury based. Winners are selected through an independent evaluation process conducted by qualified jurors.

Eligibility & Submissions

  • We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Short Films, documentaries, short films, feature films, animation, experimental films, music videos, and other eligible categories

    1. Best Film 

    2. Best Male Actor

    3. Best Female Actor

    4. Best Song (Original compositions)

    5. Best Supporting Cast

    6. Best Music Video

    7. Best Play Production

    8. Best Standup Comedian

    9. Best Influencer Reel

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • Yes. Multiple submissions are allowed, provided each project is submitted separately in a different category.

  • Submission fees, if applicable, will be listed on the official submission platform and festival website..

  • August 1st is the submission deadline for 2026.

  • Yes. Previously awarded films may still be eligible unless otherwise stated in category rules.

Jury & Selection Process


  • Jurors are experienced professionals, filmmakers, artists, educators, and industry experts selected by the festival.

  • Jurors are invited based on their experience, expertise, professional reputation, and ability to evaluate films fairly.

  • Jurors typically possess professional experience in filmmaking, acting, directing, writing, production, education, media, or related creative fields.

  • Jurors are expected to evaluate all submissions independently and fairly. Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed and managed according to festival policies.

  • No. Organizers, sponsors, partners, and donors have no authority to influence jury evaluations or final award decisions.

  • Films are evaluated using published criteria such as storytelling, creativity, technical execution, performances, originality, impact, and overall artistic merit.

  • Scores are compiled using a standardized scoring system. Final rankings are determined using aggregated jury evaluations.

  • Scores are compiled using a standardized scoring system. Final rankings are determined using aggregated jury evaluations.

  • Yes. Each submission is reviewed by all jurors to ensure fairness and balanced evaluation

Conflict of Interest & Fairness


  • The particular jury will not judge that one entry.

  • No.

  • Yes. All judges are independent of Random Drifts and evaluate submissions impartially. They are not affiliated with Random Drifts in the judging process and are under no obligation to favor any RD entry.

  • Conflict disclosures, recusal procedures, independent scoring, and multiple juror evaluations help ensure impartiality.

  • NO, not at all. BACA awards are based on fair submission and evaluations.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

Nominations & Winners


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  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly-usually within two business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

Transparency & Governance

  • Yes, before the awards are presented.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

Awards & Recognition

  • We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call-we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

Judging Integrity & Transparency

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  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do-it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly-usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

  • Generally no. Independent assessment is encouraged throughout the evaluation process.

  • No. Jurors are expected to maintain independent judgment.

  • The festival uses a structured scoring system based on aggregated jury evaluations.

  • Yes. Individual juror evaluations remain confidential.

  • Only authorized festival administrators responsible for managing the awards process.

  • Yes. Final scores and rankings may be reviewed to verify accuracy before results are announced.

  • Ties may result in co winners or additional review procedures as determined by festival policy.

Additional Credibility Questions

  • We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call-we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do-it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly-usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

  • No. Final award decisions are based on the official jury evaluation process.

  • No. Sponsors, donors, partners, special guests, and other supporters have no role in evaluating submissions, determining nominations, calculating scores, or selecting award winners. All award decisions are based solely on the independent assessments of the jury and the festival's established judging procedures.

  • BACA maintains the integrity of its awards through independent jury evaluations, conflict of interest disclosure requirements, recusal procedures, confidential scoring, multiple juror reviews for each submission, standardized judging criteria, and safeguards that prevent organizers, sponsors, donors, partners, or special guests from influencing results. These measures help ensure that awards are determined fairly and based solely on the merit of each submission.

  • Participants can be confident in the fairness of the BACA Awards because all submissions are evaluated using consistent judging criteria by independent jurors. Jurors are required to disclose conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from any submission where a conflict exists. Scores are submitted independently, reviewed through established procedures, and protected from influence by organizers, sponsors, donors, partners, or special guests. The awards process is designed to recognize excellence based solely on the quality and merit of each submission.