The 4th Annual
Creating memories
to last a lifetime
- November 15, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EST
- The Salem Centre, Jacksonville, Florida
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2024 HMFA Recap
2023 HMFA Red Carpet Interviews
VIVICA A. FOX
2023 Winner for Best Cameo
“A CHRISTMAS THIEF”
michelle borth
2023 Winner for Best Actress
“A CHRISTMAS THIEF”
About Us
The Holiday Music and Film Awards®️ recognize those who contribute to spreading love, peace, and togetherness through music and film during the Christmas season, while also recognizing non-profits, as well as individuals, for their selfless acts of kindness.
The HMFA is a family friendly event where families have the opportunity to join in on all festivities. The award ceremony will include dinner, live music, live performances and more. Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
The holiday season offers a limited window of opportunity to create lasting memories. The Holiday Music and Film Awards®️is an event where talents, gifts, and the good deeds of others are acknowledged during this festive period. We cordially invite you to join us.
The Holiday Music and Film Awards®️proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world's #1 way to enter award shows, film festivals and creative contests.
Community Focused
Holiday Music and Film Awards®️ support non-profits that are working in communities to help those needing assistance with housing, food, and other necessities. We are honored to have sponsored the non-profits that are below. Family Promise of Jacksonville whose mission is to help families that have been displaced find housing. Practicing Acts of Caring and Kindness,Inc. (PACK) whose initiative is to provide meals to elementary students on the weekends. The City Rescue Mission (CRM) is transforming one life at a time through various programs that help those that are homeless. Bright Holidays mission is to help underprivileged students and families with clothing and food during the holiday season.
Meet The Team
Lisa Franklin
Founder/CEO
Charles Servance
Executive Admin
Phil Green
Independent Advisory Committee (IAC), Music Department Head
Anja Crosby
Independent Advisory Committee (IAC), Film Department Head
Jacob Deckard
Stage Manager
Rena Jackson
Administrative Assistant
FAQs
Is there an entry fee?
There is no entry fee for submitting in the Music Submission for Singers Categories.
There is a $35 entry fee for Film Categories and Music in Film Categories. The fee is for submitting a copy of your film on the Filmfreeway website.
Is there a limit on the number of songs submitted for the Music Submission for Singers Category?
Yes, there is a limit on the amount of songs submitted. Please check the page for details.
Do you choose from all genres of Christmas music?
Yes, we accept submissions from all genres of Christmas music. The categories for 2024 are listed on the submission pages.
What Is The Criteria?
The eligibility criteria and rules are listed on each submission page.
Is there a host hotel?
TBA