Fillum International Storical and Short Film Festival ( FISSF) is a brand new film festival that happens twice a year.

FISSF celebrates Short Films and Storicals ( Music Videos) of all languages and genres from across the world.

A Storical is when a story is told musically in a short span of time. It could be of any genre. It is mandatory that your music video has a small story to tell.

A Short Film is any motion picture that is short enough in running time not to be considered a feature film.

Two best entries each, from Short Films and Storical categories will be recognized and awarded cash prizes. All approved entries will be streamed on Fillum and shall be promoted globally.

All prize winning and select Directors/Producers of the films and Storicals will be interviewed and showcased on Fillum.

Fillum is a popular OTT and has a vast global viewership. Top directors and filmmakers from around the world are with Fillum and you might just get to connect with some of them.

Fillum really cares about good cinema and music videos and looks forward to see your brilliant work. Fillum truly believes in the spirit of One World, One Love - Stories !!

Storical Category

1st Place - $200 + Award
2nd Place - $125 + Award

Special Recognition Awards

Short Film Category

1st Place - $200 + Award
2nd Place - $125 + Award

Special Recognition Awards

A Storical is when a story is told musically in a short span of time. It could be of any genre. It is mandatory that your music video has a small story to tell.

A Short Film is any motion picture that is short enough in running time not to be considered a feature film.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Subtitles

All Storicals(Music Videos) and Short Films submitted MUST have English subtitles. Storicals (Music Videos) and Short Films without English Subtitles WILL be disqualified.

2. Genre

All genres are accepted.

Fillum will evaluate the overall tone of the Storical( Music Video) and Short Film, considering psychological impact - content that contains graphic - sexually suggestive / sexually explicit content or artwork will NOT be permitted. Titles that contain profanity or strong sexual language that is inappropriate and posters that contain nudity or sexually suggestive/sexually explicit content or artwork are NOT permitted.

3. Production Year

The Storical (Music Video) and Short Film must have been produced after April 1, 2018.

4. Language

Storicals (Music Videos) and Short Films MUST have English subtitles.
Storicals (Music Videos) and Short Films of any language/s will be accepted.

5. Formats

Video file or link to Video file.

AWARDS & PRIZES

Storical (Music Video) Category

Best Storical (Music Video) Award 1st Place - $200
Best Storical (Music Video) Award 2nd Place - $125

Special Recognition Awards

Short Film Category

Best Short Film Award 1st Place - $200
Best Short Film Award 2nd Place - $125

Special Recognition Awards

NOTIFICATION

Selection results will be announced on Fillum’s official website and also on all Fillum social media platforms.

STREAMING ON FILLUM APP

All Storicals (Music Videos) and Short Films selected during this contest will be streamed on the Fillum App.

PLEASE NOTE

Works in progress will NOT be accepted.

If selected, the makers are required to read through the Fillum App Terms and Guidelines and enroll in the Fillum Program in order for the Storical (Music Video) or Short Film to be streamed on the App. By submitting the Storical (Music Video) or Short Film, the submitter acknowledges that Fillum has the right to stream, market and promote the Storical (Music Video) and Short Film, if selected.

Contest dates, awards, etc. are subject to change at any time.

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  • Great festival. Good selection. Until next time! Thank you!

    September 2021
  • komeil soheili

    They STOLE my movie, shown it without my permission, Don't answer emails, and abusing my art. NEVER SUBMIT HERE if you care about your movie.

    August 2021
  • Rishav Agrawal

    I am waiting for the results ? Please inform the winners.

    July 2021
  • 书更 石

    It is very good,enough to make the angels weep

    July 2021
  • Leonardo Gonçalves

    I'm happy and honored to have participated in FISSF! Thank you all!

    June 2021