Get ready for the Cinetopia Film Festival, Ann Arbor's celebration of "the best films from the world's best festivals", happening May 15th -18th! This year, we're on the hunt for Michigan-made short films that showcase the vibrant diversity and incredible talent of our local filmmakers.

Selected shorts will play before Feature Films throughout the festival, with a special spotlight program on Sunday, May 18th, after which, the winners will be revealed during our Closing Night Party.

Submit your film and be a part of this unforgettable cinematic experience!

Awards & Prizes

All Selected Filmmakers will receive free passes to the Cinetopia Shorts Program, the Feature Film their short will be paired with, and the Closing Night Party.

First, Second, and Third place will be determined by a jury appointed by the Programming Team, as well as an additional Audience Favorite Award by vote of the audience during the shorts program. Films are eligible to win both a Jury Prize and the Audience Award.

First Place Prize - $150

Second Place - $100

Third Place - $50

Audience Favorite - $50

Rules & Terms

-Films must be produced in Michigan or have a significant Michigan connection.

-Films must be completed within the last three years.

-All Films with dialogue must include English Subtitles if not in the English Language

-The submitter holds copyright to the film, including music and stock footage used. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that the copyright to their films are cleared for the festival.

-The Submitter grants Cinetopia the right to use Exerts, Stills, and Descriptions of their film for promotional material

-Entry fees are per film entered, and are non-refundable.

-Your Entry Fees guarantee a programmer reviewing your film and will also be used towards the prize money.

-Works in Progress will be accepted, but the completed film must be delivered by April 20th