Crafty presents snack-sized stories, both narrative and nonfiction, with an emphasis on heart and humanity. We host these stories on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@craftyshortfilms

Crafty Short Films offer our Filmmakers 100% of the revenue that their film generates on YouTube. We have offered a partial revenue share in the past and have increased that to 100%. We believe this transition will really elevate the Crafty channel which supports our ideology of all building and benefitting together.

Want to prove to a studio, network or investor that your idea will resonate with audiences? Then Crafty can be an online home for your short film at the conclusion of your film festival run where your film has the opportunity to be viewed by an audience of independent film enthusiasts and film executives. Each accepted filmmaker on Crafty has an opportunity to meet with our team where we will plan your online release and discuss your filmmaking goals.

What kind of films do we look for? We focus on stories that have a focus on the human spirit and stem from heartfelt experiences both good, bad, educational and everything in between.

We accept both narrative and documentary films.

Films will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Upon submission expect to hear from us within a month of your submission whether you are accepted or not.

Rules & Terms

Rules

Films must be fully completed. Your film may premiere on Crafty at any time. So if you’re film isn’t fully finished we’ll be here when it is!

All Rights Secured: We cannot accept films if you do not have all the rights for the film including music licenses.

Exclusivity - We do not require any exclusive status. Your film may also be featured on other online platforms.

Series - We accept series. Please submit your first episode for review.

Payment - We do not provide refunds for submissions. Please ensure your project is ready to be submitted to Crafty before you do.

FAQs

My film is still playing festivals can I submit it to Crafty? Yes. We can work to premiere your film on Crafty that compliments your film festival run.

Can I submit more than one short film? Yes.

I made my short film a long time ago can I still submit it? Yes.

When should I submit my film? You can submit your film whenever suits you, but we suggest submitting it as soon as it is completed. This way, you can start planning your online release to coincide with the end of your festival run.

When will my film premiere on Crafty? Upon your film being accepted. Someone from Crafty will reach out with a filmmakers agreement and we’ll get your film scheduled for release.

How many views will my film get? There are a variety of factors that influence the number of views a film will get on our platforms. The Crafty team will work with each and every filmmaker to make the film release as successful as possible.

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  • Sam Henderson

    This is top-notch platform run by top-notch folks. I was so happy my film found an online home, and Crafty could not have been a better spot. Excellent films and a class organization all around. Couldn't recommend it more.

    May 2024
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  • Atesh Atici

    Crafty features a very fine curation and the founders are extremely friendly as well as invested in making sure that films get a proper release. The communication throughout the process was top notch, much recommended!

    May 2024
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