Lifetime Achievement Award
Criteria: The recipient should be one whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art; whose accomplishment has been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time. The recipient should be an individual with active careers and work of significance yet to be accomplished.

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Living Legend Award
Criteria： This award aims to honor artists, writers, activists, filmmakers, entertainers, and public servants who have made significant contributions to America's diverse cultural, cinematic and social heritage. The professional accomplishments of the Living Legends have enabled them to provide examples of personal excellence that have benefited others and enriched the nation in a variety of ways. 

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Trailblazer Award
Criteria: Trailblazer award is given to a leader in the film and media arts industry who has carved innovative paths in the business, established an independent vision, affected social change, and created a strong and widespread appreciation of quality, substantive change in the arts.

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Youth Ambassador Title
Criteria: An ideal Youth Ambassador will be nominated as one of the most outstanding performers in the film industry. Among the one-year term commitment, the Youth Ambassador will serve as youth representatives of SDIKFF at different industrial events and conferences. To be the Youth Ambassador of SDIKFF, he/she will serve as a role model of youth filmmakers setting an example of leadership to inspire and encourage more youth to fight for their film dreams.
SDIKFF Youth Ambassador Nomineeswill be able to: serve a one-year term of August 23, 2019 – August 22, 2020; Nominees must have personal IMDb page to demonstrate they are professional in the industry. Nomineesmust be willing and able to travel to different event locations, and must be accompanied by an adult if under 18.

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