Close:Up Reykjavík Film Festival is part of the famous worldwide Close:Up network that celebrates independent filmmakers from around the world. The festival aims to offer its audience the opportunity to engage and communicate with the filmmakers. It also provides filmmakers with extra support to develop their work after the festival circuit. Submissions are open in various categories, including Best Feature, Best Short, Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Feature Documentary, Best Screenplay, Best Student Director, Best Producer, Best Short Documentary, Best Student Documentary, Best Experimental, Best Animated Short, Best Music Video, Best Director, Best Cinematographer, Best Editor and Best Composer.