The Independent Aphrodite Film Awards, also known as Aphrodite Film Awards (NYCAFA) or New York Independent Aphrodite Film Awards, is a film festival based in New York City. It functions as a quarterly and biennial competition, celebrating independent cinema, photography, and music from around the world across various categories and genres. The festival's mission is to recognize and advance the careers of promising filmmakers by providing a platform for their talents. Monthly, a jury awards the best films through private screenings, with winners progressing to a biennial competition that includes a live screening and awards ceremony.