Detroit Shetown Women's Film Festival

Established in 2018, the Detroit Shetown Film Festival screens short films in the following genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Documentary, LGBTIQA+, Music Video, Short Episodic, and Thriller/Horror.

We look forward to bringing sold-out audiences a third season happening September 17-20th 2020!

Our emphasis is female-driven independent cinema in performances, stories and key filmmaking production positions. We showcase important creative works of female filmmakers from Michigan and around the world, using state-of-the-art digital projection provided by our host venue, Cinema Detroit in midtown Detroit, Michigan.

2020 DSFF AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED TO SELECTED FILMS OF THE FESTIVAL:

Best Director
Best Michigan Short Film
Best of Festival Short Film
Best Actor
Best Writing / Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Makeup / FX
Best Breakout Filmmaker
Best Animation

ALL ENTRIES Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criterias for consideration:

Genres Accepted: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Experimental, LGBTIQA+, Music Video, Short Episodic, and Thriller/Horror.

- A Female Lead Actress / Role
- A Female-centric Story / Documentary issue
- Female Director, Cinematographer
- Female Screenwriter, Editor
- Female Producer or Co-Producer

Running Lengths must be a Minimum of 2 Minutes ~ Maximum 25 Minutes, and have been completed after January 1st, 2018.

All non-English language films must have legible English subtitles.

PLEASE NOTE Entry fees are non-refundable on FilmFreeway!

Filmmakers must be authorized to submit their films to the Detroit Shetown Film Festival (DSFF) and are responsible for the accuracy of all information provided on the application.

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Allisyn Arm

The team at Detroit Shetown Women's Film Festival is amazing at engaging with filmmakers on social media and helping promote films. Highly recommend!

November 2019

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Melissa De Leon

I unfortunately wasn't able to go to the festival, but their communication was excellent. I got emails leading up to the festival keeping updated about what was going on, what was needed, and networking opportunities. I even got emails after the festival letting me know nominations and winners which was nice because some festival never get back to you on that or you have to wait a month to find out.

Like I mentioned, I wasn't there, but based on pictures and emails it seems like it was a quality festival and that it gave plenty of opportunities for filmmakers to meet each other and network.

October 2019

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Mara Kassin

Thank you to everyone at Detroit Shetown Women's Film Festival. They are a really passionate, well orgazined festival. Communication was great and personal. They were incredibly accomodating and thoughtful.

October 2019

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Sara Koppel

Thank you so much for this wonderful festival <3 Even if i could not attend the festival in person i had an amazing experience with this festival & the people making it happened :) Thank you so much for selecting my film :)

October 2019

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Leticia Caceres

As an Australian in your festival, I felt very well supported. Hope to submit again.

October 2019

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Dates & Deadlines

December 16, 2019
Opening Date
March 23, 2020
Earlybird Deadline
May 18, 2020
Regular Deadline
June 15, 2020
Late Deadline
July 6, 2020
Extended Deadline
July 20, 2020
Notification Date
September 17 – 20, 2020
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Animation Shorts
ALL ENTRIES Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criterias for consideration: - A Female Lead Actress / Role - A Female-centric Story / Issue - Female Director, Director of Cinematography - Female Screenwriter, Editor - Female Producer or Co-Producer Animation shorts should be between 2-15 minutes in length.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $33.75
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Comedy Shorts
ALL ENTRIES Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criterias for consideration: - A Female Lead Actress / Role - A Female-centric Story - Female Director, Director of Cinematography - Female Screenwriter, Editor - Female Producer or Co-Producer Running Lengths must be a Minimum of 2 Minutes ~ Maximum 25 Minutes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $33.75
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Drama Shorts
ALL ENTRIES Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criterias for consideration: - A Female Lead Actress / Role - A Female-centric Story / Issue - Female Director, Director of Cinematography - Female Screenwriter, Editor - Female Producer or Co-Producer Running Lengths must be a Minimum of 2 Minutes ~ Maximum 25 Minutes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $33.75
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Episodic Shorts
ALL ENTRIES Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criterias for consideration: - A Female Lead Actress / Role - A Female-centric Story / Documentary Issue - Female Director, Director of Cinematography - Female Screenwriter, Editor - Female Producer or Co-Producer For episodic series, running Lengths must be a Minimum of 5 Minutes ~ Maximum 25 Minutes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $33.75
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Documentary Shorts
ALL ENTRIES Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criterias for consideration: - A Female Lead Actress / Role - A Female-centric Story / Documentary issue - Female Director, Director of Cinematography - Female Screenwriter, Editor - Female Producer or Co-Producer Running Lengths must be a Minimum of 2 Minutes ~ Maximum 25 Minutes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $33.75
Submit Now
Experimental Shorts
ALL ENTRIES Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criterias for consideration: - A Female Lead Actress / Role - A Female-centric Story / Documentary issue - Female Director, Director of Cinematography - Female Screenwriter, Editor - Female Producer or Co-Producer Running Lengths must be a Minimum of 2 Minutes ~ Maximum 25 Minutes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $33.75
Submit Now
LGBTIQA+ Shorts
ALL ENTRIES Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criterias for consideration: - A Female Lead Actress / Role - A Female-centric Story / Issue - Female Director, Director of Cinematography - Female Screenwriter, Editor - Female Producer or Co-Producer Running Lengths must be a Minimum of 2 Minutes ~ Maximum 25 Minutes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $33.75
Submit Now
Music Videos
ALL ENTRIES Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criterias for consideration: - A Female Lead Actress / Role - A Female-centric Story - Female Director, Director of Cinematography - Female Screenwriter, Editor - Female Producer or Co-Producer Music Vidoes should be 6 minutes or less.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $33.75
Submit Now
Thriller / Sci-Fi Shorts
ALL ENTRIES Must meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criterias for consideration: - A Female Lead Actress / Role - A Female-centric Story - Female Director, Director of Cinematography - Female Screenwriter, Editor - Female Producer or Co-Producer Running Lengths must be a Minimum of 2 Minutes ~ Maximum 25 Minutes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $20
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $25
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $30
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Student: $40
- Gold Members: $33.75
Submit Now

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