Welcome to the BHP: #ScreenDatNight Short Film Competition! Founded by ‘Insecure’ alum Jean Elie, our goal is to find up-and-coming filmmakers within the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities that are committed to telling stories with passion, drive and that challenges the status quo. This will be a great opportunity to meet and have your work be seen by industry professionals, network executives and also get a CASH PRIZE! We highly encourage filmmakers who have premiered their shorts or pilot presentation at other festivals to submit.

We are looking for:
Genre-bending content that are grounded in real-world problems similar to our alumni creator behind projects like Suicide by Sunlight, The Fly, and DISPEL.

The ScreenDatNight Short Film Competition will take place on October 21, 2025 in Los Angeles. SEMI-FINALISTS will be uploaded on the BHP Patreon page where friends and Woomies are encouraged to VOTE! Voting will end October 13th.

On September 24th, Jean Elie and a special guest will host an IG Live Watch Party to watch the selected films with the community!

After the community votes, the TOP FIVE FINALISTS will be notified on October 17th, and their films will be screened LIVE at ScreenDatNight.

The Grand Prize Winner will be announced LIVE at the event.

What is Bassett House Pictures?
Bassett House Pictures is a community/production and distribution company. We provide micro to mid-level budget projects with professional development, production, and distribution services to support stories from and about marginalized communities. We want to inspire people to not be afraid to take a chance on themselves by helping them create their own seat at the table!

Awards & Prizes

Awards and Prizes

Grand Prize WINNER will receive a CASH PRIZE of $1,000 and distribution via the Bassett House Pictures platform! Prize money sponsored by First Entertainment Credit Union.

The RUNNER-UPS will be distributed on the Bassett House Pictures platform!

Rules & Terms

Rules and Terms

By entering BHP ScreenDatNight Short Film Competition, you agree to follow its rules and guidelines.

SUBMISSION RELEASE AGREEMENT:

I, the undersigned, acknowledge and agree to the following:

- I have read, understood, and complied with all eligibility and submission requirements
- All the statements and documents provided are authentic and accurate
- In consideration for the selection opportunity into the BHP ScreenDatNight Short Film Competition, I release and discharge the BHP from any and all claims, demands, or causes of actions related to misappropriation or infringement of copyright or violation of any other right arising from or relating to my submission hereunder.
- I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the BHP ScreenDatNight Short Film Competition from any claims that arise as a result of my screenplay and/or film submission or screening of my film (upon selection) as well as from damage to or loss of any submitted documents or materials en route to the festival.
- I have all rights necessary and am duly authorized to submit this screenplay and/or film to the BHP ScreenDatNight Short Film Competition.
- I understand, as the authorized and responsible representative of my selected screenplay and/or film, any prize awarded to the selected screenplay and/or film is to be received by me or any other singular, official representative of the selected screenplay and/or film.
- I understand that the BHP ScreenDatNight Short Film Competition may disqualify and reject any submission that it determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, is not in compliance, in whole or in part, with the mentioned Terms.
- I understand that the BHP ScreenDatNight Short Film Competition does not issue any form of refund to any selected screenplay and film regardless of circumstances.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1) Applicants may enter one (1) film or pilot presentation for consideration.
2) Running time for all shorts must be 15 minutes or less.
3) Submission to the festival is not a guarantee that your short film will be screened.
4) World Premiere is not required.
5) By submitting you are also agreeing to have your project screened and promoted under the Bassett House banner.