Como Shorts is an annual showcase for filmmakers to screen their most promising shorts films that were shot or developed in Missouri, or by creators that resided here. Our intimate screenings in downtown Columbia, MO allows audiences, filmmakers and students to mingle and to enjoy the craft of indie filmmaking Currently, we are planning in-person events for September 23, 24, and 25, 2021 at an outdoor venue in downtown Columbia. Covid precautions will be practiced.
Como Shorts is a non-competitive film festival. Our mission is to bring audiences and filmmakers together to support the art of indie cinema. We host an in-person film pitch contest. The winner of the pitch contest receives vouchers good for $1000 worth of equipment rental, production services and money (a portion of the ticket proceeds) to develop their project. Film pitches are accepted through FilmFreeway.