Emerging Actor Award

1. Eligibility

• Open to actors worldwide.

• Entrants must be 18+ (or have parental consent if under 18).

• All performances must be original and not infringe on third-party rights.

2. Submissions

• Submit through the official Borderless Frames website.

• Accepted formats: self-taped reel (max 3 minutes) or a clip from a short film.

• Performances must be in English or include English subtitles.

• Entry fees are non-refundable.

3. Requirements

• Scenes can be monologues, dialogues, or film excerpts.

• Focus on acting performance, not production value.

• No hate speech, explicit sexual content, or real illegal activity. (Fictional roles are fine.)

4. Judging

• Evaluated on emotional range, authenticity, and screen presence.

• Decisions of the jury are final.

• Winners will be announced on the Borderless Frames website and social media.

5. Awards

• Winner receives a feature in Emerging Artists Magazine, an interview spotlight, and official recognition.

• Select finalists may also be featured on Borderless Frames platforms.

6. Rights

• By submitting, entrants grant permission for limited promotional use of their name, image, and short clips.

• Actors retain full ownership of their material.

7. The deadline for this competition is at the end of each month.