UPDATE: In light of Corona-virus, our next event has been postponed. New dates to be announced on FilmFreeway and social media channels.
*** We are now accepting submissions to our 2021 edition! ***
We are a dedicated team of filmmakers and cinephiles wishing to create a forum for quality short-length cinematic works from all around the world.
Short-form filmmaking is an often sidelined art form. Delivering concise and meaningful storytelling in a small package requires creativity and determination. These are also our guiding principles. We wish to celebrate creativity and determination in short-length filmmaking. So send us your ambitious and original short projects (under 45 min) and let us help you reach an even wider audience.
Join us at the renowned Pollack Tempe Cinema for an evening of short but memorable cinematic experiences. Pollack Tempe Cinema has historically been a family-oriented venue and it is their welcoming and friendly atmosphere that has made us eager to partner up with them in our celebration of high-quality short films. For one night, Pollack Tempe will be home to ambitious short works from all around the world.
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Arizona Short Film Festival is run in association with Close:Up, a collection of international film festivals supporting indie filmmaking. By establishing a working network among filmmakers, producers and marketing professionals, we share one common goal: to forge productive and lasting relationships between independent filmmakers and audiences.
The festival program will consist of international short films of different genres. All styles, genres and languages are welcome. Our team of judges, who come from filmmaking and academic backgrounds, will select the best films to screen for the audience.
We will award winners in categories such as:
Best Short Film
Best Documentary Short
Best Drama Short
Best Thriller Short
Best Comedy Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Animated Short
Best Director
Best Writer
Best Cinematographer
Best Student Short Film
Best Student Director
Best Screenplay
Audience Award
The winners will be announced at the festival, after the screening, and online the next day. The evening will be closed with a networking party.