IMDB qualifying festival.
We are open for submissions and we can't wait to see your short film and music video you created.
Our locations are Cineworld, the biggest cinema in Ireland and The Sugar Club, one of the best venue for events.
We had an amazing 12th edition with most of the screenings sold out, no Covid restrictions, no mask, no “no more than 60% capacity” and everyone got back to the relaxing mood and enjoyed the shorts.

We are an independent festival dedicated to bring together established musicians and filmmakers in a forum to celebrate the short films.
Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival celebrates the artistic, educational and historical importance of short films and music and it gives to the independent artists a platform for sharing their work and create a dialogue with the community. It promotes the discussion and study of filmmaking.
DISFMF is the largest independent short film festival in Ireland, and in 2024 we are celebrating the 13th anniversary.

In 2023 we selected 90 shorts from 27 different countries and the festival has brought established, emerging and award-winning filmmakers to the public attention.
The festival took place at the Cineworld, the biggest cinema in Ireland and The Sugar Club, the best venue for the awards ceremony night.

DISFMF is conducted from the independent film maker point of view. Director and producer from each film selected will benefit free entry to all screenings and events.

All kinds of short films are accepted. Here are some examples: Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Advertising, Animation, Art-house, Black Comedy, Children/Family, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Experimental, Fantasy, Historical, Melodrama, Crime & Gangster, Biopics, Film-Noir, Road Films, Super-Heroes, Super-Natural, Mockumentary, Independent, Music Video, Musical, Reality, Religious, Romance, Science Fiction, Silent, Sport, Student, Thriller/Suspanse, TV, and more.

o Best International Short Film
o Best Tv Pilot
o Best LGBTQ
o Best Music Video
o Best Horror
o Best Comedy
o Best Animation
o Best Sci-Fi
o Best Score/Music
o Best Student
o Best Irish Short
o Best Actor
o Best Actress
o Best Documentary

The actual awards are paintings made by very talented Dublin based artists and the value of each painting is priceless.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: You hereby grant the Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival all rights necessary to exhibit and promote the above-referenced film at the 2024 festival if the film is selected.
You represent that such exhibition will not violate or infringe upon any rights whatsoever (including copyright, trademark, musical or contract right) of any person or entity. You further represent that you are authorised to submit the above-referenced film. Additionally, you indemnify the Festival from any and all claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, and attorney's fees arising out of or in connection with third parties in regard to the screening of the film mentioned above.
General Rules 2024
Festival Dates 4th-6th October 2024
Films that have been produced after 1 January 2018
Submission Fees: 25€ Early Bird to 40€ Late Deadline.
All kinds of short films are accepted. Here are some examples: Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Advertising, Animation, Art-house, Black Comedy, Children/Family, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Experimental, Fantasy, Historical, Melodrama, Crime & Gangster, Biopics, Film-Noir, Road Films, Super-Heroes, Super-Natural, Mockumentary, Independent, Music Video, Musical, Reality, Religious, Romance, Science Fiction, Silent, Sport, Student, Thriller/Suspanse, TV, and more.
Projects may originate anywhere in the world, but either the dialogue OR the subtitles must be in English, with burned in subtitles if the film is selected.
No premiere requirements.
All filmmakers pay the same entry fee. No student discounts or waivers. All entry fees are non-refundable.
We will accept films of nearly every type and style, such as music videos, documentaries, horror, comedy, sci-fi, etc , with the following restrictions: No unfinished, in-progress, or rough cut projects will be accepted by our judges.
We will accept ONE VERSION of your entry only. We will NOT accept "updated" cuts such as "new sound mix", "new effects added", etc.
Entries must be received by 3 September 2024
Entries should not exceed 35 minutes in duration excluding titles provided the titles don't last for more than 1 extra minute.
I agree that DISFMF can do up to 2 screening during the festival.
The Festival may use excerpts from competition films (up to 10% of the length of the film, but no more than two minutes) to promote the Festival on television, all social media such facebook, instagram etc, and the Internet.
The number of entries by one author is not limited.
Films that promote violence, race, and religion or gender discrimination or contain explicit drug advertisement are barred from the Festival Programme.
A film that has been applied cannot be withdrawn from the festival, unless the festival management decides otherwise.
Screening copy: MP4 or MOV in h264 codec.

ENTERING A FILM IN THIS FESTIVAL IMPLIES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THESE REGULATIONS!

Overall Rating
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Hospitality
Networking
  • Fintan McHugh

    I got to see my own film MY OLD LOVE amongst a great selection of other films on a big screen in a proper cinema. I received a pass for ALL the screenings and I nearly managed to watch all films. ;) Over all high standards and very professional. I felt very welcome by all the people who were working there. Really got the sense they cared about your film and you as a film maker and that you get to make new contacts. They were very engaging and I met some wonderful actors and directors there too. They did photographs and interviews as well. A great festival with a geniune interest and enthusiasm for the world of filmmaking. On top of that my film was nominated for Best International Short, Best Music/Score and Best Actor. I actually won the award for Best Actor! So I was quite thrilled. :) Big thanks again to everybody involved!

    November 2023
  • Laura Murphy

    Great, friendly festival programming interesting and varied work of a very high standard.

    November 2023
  • rob leggatt

    I really loved being part of DISFMF. Florian and his team made me feel incredibly welcome and I was thrilled when they selected our film 'Meeting Mr Samuel' as best International short. Great screening block at a superb venue - the Sugar Club - all round this was a fantastic festival experience.

    November 2023
  • Donncha Gilmore

    My team and I had a great time at the festival, particularly at the award show which takes place at a great venue. Florian and his team were very easy to communicate with and the festival was very well organised.

    November 2023
  • Roman Mendez

    Overall a very good independent festival, we were really happy to get selected and enjoyed the event and networking. We also watched some great projects and music videos, the selection is very good. Thanks and hope to see you in future editions!

    October 2023