ONLY for films produced in the U.S. that are less than 15 minutes in length. Entries welcome from all 50 states. (Sorry, no music videos).

Our festival takes place in Viera, Florida, which is just north of Melbourne on the Atlantic Coast. We are an hour east of Orlando's theme parks, close to the NASA/Cape Canaveral visitor's complex, and the Brevard Zoo. This is our 12th year, and our 18th film festival.

Our festival is for short films that are 15 minutes or less, produced anywhere in the United States. We welcome narratives, documentaries, PSAs, web series, trailers, and animation. (Sorry, no music videos or films produced outside the US). Equal and fair consideration is given to ALL filmmakers, regardless of where you live, or the size of your budget.

Winners are selected by a panel of five judges, who carefully grade each film on its technical merits, acting, script, and entertainment value. The films with good audio and strong stories have the greatest chance of being selected. These “Official Selections” will be screened at the festival, receive “festival laurels”, and will compete for numerous awards such as "Best Cinematography", "Best Editing", and many more. Winners are announced after each block of films, during our Q&A sessions.

Traveling to film festivals can be VERY expensive, so if you can't make it here to Viera, don't worry. This will NOT affect the judging of your film in any fashion. "Official Selections" are chosen based on the merits of your FILM, and not on "where you live". We love to show films from all over the U.S.

Tickets to all shows are FREE for anyone who wishes to attend. (Parking is free also!) So bring your whole cast, crew, and friends too!

Awards & Prizes

Award certificates will be presented in numerous categories, such as "Best Web Series"; "Best PSA"; "Best Documentary"; "Best Animation"; "Best Movie Trailer"; "Best Director"; "Best Short", and in many other categories. Winners who are unable to pick up their award in person will receive an "E-Certificate" via email, which you can print at home for your entire cast and crew.

Rules & Terms

(1.)Your film must be no harsher than an "R" rating.
(2.) Films may have been produced any year.
(3.) We accept films from anywhere in the U.S.
(4.) No premiere requirements.
(5.) Project may have distribution and may currently be online.
(6.) We no longer accept DVDs. Your preview and exhibition copies must be made available to us as a downloadable MP4, size not to exceed 2.5GB.
(7) If you are notified that your film is an "Official Selection", your downloadable MP4 exhibition copy less than 2GB must be made available to us no later than February 13th 2020 to be included in our show reels. If we cannot contact you, or have no way to download your MP4, we reserve the right to replace your film with another entry.
(8.) Press Kits are not required. We will use the information and stills from your online press kit.
(9) No film may be withdrawn from the festival after the Official Selections have been announced.
(10) We do not pay "screening fees".
(11) Filmmakers attending our film festival must provide their own transportation, housing, meals, and expenses.
(12) Maximum running time of any entry shall not exceed 15-minutes, including credits.
(13) We do not screen "Music Videos" or films produced outside of the US.
(14) Sorry, no fee waivers Please do not ask.
(15) No refunds of entry fees. Judges decisions are final.
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  • Robyn Hartman

    I was thrilled to have been selected, and to receive an award for Best Family Film

    March 2019
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    Response from festival:

    An award well-deserved. Thank you for sharing it with our audience.

  • Sandra Granger Taulbee

    This was a GREAT experience! Ray and Migdalia go out of their way to be sure it is enjoyable and that the films are displayed (and heard) perfectly. The room was filled with enthusiastic filmmakers and film goers. There's plenty of time for filmmaker question/answer sessions -- with no rushed feeling. We felt honored to be accepted to the festival. Thank you! (My fellow filmmakers and I have been to many 15 Minutes of Fame festivals during the last several years. It has always been a wonderful experience. )

    March 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your kind words. We truly appreciate it.

  • Dale Metz

    Thank you Ray and Migdalia for another fun small town festival. The hotel meeting room was packed for our screening! Communication from the festival directors is always spot on. Thanks so much for our recognition as best sci-fi short.

    March 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much. It is always an honor to have you there.

  • Reginald Buchanan

    Thank you Ray and Migdalia for selecting The Killer Postman to be shown at your 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival. There is no higher honor than to have your video picked and shown amongst other outstanding film makers. We really appreciate your support...thank you so very much.

    March 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Glad that we could help. Thank you for submitting your film.

  • Alea Figueroa

    Wonderful hosts! We were able to attend with our film, MIDNIGHT MAN, and were greeted with such hospitality. I also loved the quality of the films that screened. Amazing work was showcased at 15 Minutes of Fame! Thank you for including And You in your lineup. Truly an honor!

    July 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Filmmakers like you make it all possible. Thank you very much for sharing your film with us.