The 4th Annual
Creating memories
to last a lifetime
- November 15, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EST
- The Salem Centre, Jacksonville, Florida
The hosts for the 4th Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards®
Karen Knotts
Karen is an actress, comedian, and author of the book All Tied Up In Knotts. The daughter of legendary actor and comedian Don Knotts, she has built her own path in entertainment with a voice that is witty, heartfelt and inspiring.
Matthew Ashford
Matthew is an award winning actor, producer and writer best known for his longtime role as Jack Deveraux on NBC’s Soap Opera Days of Our Lives.
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. The Marines Toys for Tots whose mission is to collect and distribute toys to disadvantaged children during Christmas time.
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
Johnathan Jordan
Music Director
Jacob Deckard
Stage Manager
Rena Jackson
Administrative Assistant
FAQs
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.
Yes, there is a limit on the amount of songs submitted. Please check the page for details.
Yes, we accept submissions from all genres of Christmas music. The categories for 2024 are listed on the submission pages.
The eligibility criteria and rules are listed on each submission page.