ICE CineFest, originally established in 2013 as The Independent Creators Expo, is an event that celebrates independent creators across various forms, including film, screenplays, music, photography, and graphic design. It launched its film festival component, the ICE Film Festival, in 2014, and was later resurrected in 2020 before being rebranded as ICE CineFest in 2023. The festival presents monthly awards in all submission categories, along with an annual in-person exhibition and film screenings, with music being one of its featured contest categories.