Categories and Entry Requirements
CategoriesBest National Short Fiction
Best National Short Non-Fiction
Best National Short Animation
Best National Short Animation
Best National Short Experimental
Best International Short Fiction
Best International Short Non-Fiction
Best International Short Non-Fiction
Best International Short Animation
Best International Short Experimental
Best Director
Best Lead
Best New Filmmaker
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Design
All entries must be under 40 minutes in length.
Best New Filmmaker
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Design
All entries must be under 40 minutes in length.
The appropriate entry fee must accompany each entry. This nonrefundable fee covers screening and handling costs and will not be returned.
Specify only ONE MAIN CATEGORY (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation, Experimental) for your film to be in.
National Categories apply to USA filmmakers only.
National Categories apply to USA filmmakers only.
If submitting an animated film, please specific the method/s used (e.g. AI, illustration, stop motion, etc.)
All Films submitted must include subtitles.
Films submitted in a Language other than English must include English subtitles.
All Films submitted must include subtitles.
Films submitted in a Language other than English must include English subtitles.
All short films must have been completed between January 1, 2018 and February 15, 2024.
Professional and nonprofessional film and video-makers may submit works.
All shooting formats accepted.
A Digital file must be made available for the event if you are nominated.
A Digital file must be made available for the event if you are nominated.
Premier status not required.
All screenings will take place on the 28th of December, 2024 during our virtual event.
An in-person event may be held depending on the number of entries and interest. (If an In-Person event is to be held, it will be announced no later than September 14th 2024)
An in-person event may be held depending on the number of entries and interest. (If an In-Person event is to be held, it will be announced no later than September 14th 2024)
Filmmakers are honored during the festival following all screenings and discussion of their work.
Film Submitter must have all rights to the film or permission from the filmmaker or rights holder to allow screening of the film.
Submission fees are in US dollars and are non-refundable.
Films that contain no dialogue are required to have closed captions provided. Silent Films require a closed caption stating that there is no audio.
Early Submission deadline is April 20th, 11:59PM ET. (Fee $25)
Standard Submission deadline is June 20th, 11:59PM ET. (Fee $50)
Late Submission deadline is October 20th, 11:59PM ET. (Fee $105)
Submitted work may be used in marketing materials and on website for event.
A single entry will be chosen as Best Short of 2024.
Film Submitter must have all rights to the film or permission from the filmmaker or rights holder to allow screening of the film.
Submission fees are in US dollars and are non-refundable.
Films that contain no dialogue are required to have closed captions provided. Silent Films require a closed caption stating that there is no audio.
Early Submission deadline is April 20th, 11:59PM ET. (Fee $25)
Standard Submission deadline is June 20th, 11:59PM ET. (Fee $50)
Late Submission deadline is October 20th, 11:59PM ET. (Fee $105)
Submitted work may be used in marketing materials and on website for event.
A single entry will be chosen as Best Short of 2024.