The Savoir-Faire Shorts Film Festival
A Program of the Broward County Film Society

Born from the creative legacy of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) — which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2026 — FLIFFShorts (branded as the Savoir-Faire Shorts Film Festival) is a bold, dynamic celebration dedicated exclusively to the art of short filmmaking.

FLIFFShorts was created to spotlight visionary storytellers working in short form — filmmakers who know that great cinema doesn’t need feature length to leave a lasting impact.

The inaugural four-day festival took place February 2025 at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale, presenting nearly 100 innovative and captivating short films from 30 countries, including the United States. The festival proudly spotlighted “Made in Broward” films, highlighting local filmmakers alongside international voices.

Films were presented across 14 curated thematic programs spanning animation, comedy, drama, thriller, sci-fi, LGBTQ+ stories, documentaries, and more. In-person Q&A sessions with filmmakers and talent created meaningful dialogue and audience engagement, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to community and creative exchange.

Beginning with its second edition, FLIFFShorts moved to its permanent November dates, continuing annually each November as a key platform for bold, diverse, and compelling short-form storytelling.

Awards & Prizes

Although the awards will alter each year, In our latest edition, prizes were awarded to:
Best of Show
Best of Broward
Jury Favorite Comedy
Jury Favorite Drama
Jury Favorite Documentary
Jury Favorite Animation
Jury Favorite Horror / Thriller
Jury Favorite International
Jury Favorite LGBTQ
Jury Favorite Family Film
Jury Favorite Student Film
Best Broward Alumni
Jury Favorite Music
Most innovative concept
Rising Star

Rules & Terms

Please review the following rules carefully before submitting your film to FLIFFShorts (Savoir-Faire Shorts Film Festival), presented in association with the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.

Premiere Status

Florida Premieres are strongly encouraged.
Films produced in Florida are required to be South Florida Premieres at minimum.

Submission & Withdrawal Policies

Once submitted, a film may not be withdrawn from consideration for any reason.

If selected for inclusion in the Official Program, the film may not be withdrawn from the festival lineup.

Submissions containing incorrect, misleading, or false information are subject to disqualification without refund of the entry fee.

Submitted materials and entry fees are non-returnable.

Deadlines & Delivery

All entries must be received by the published deadline dates in order to qualify for the applicable entry fee and consideration.

Films must be submitted as online screeners via FilmFreeway.

Acknowledgment & Notification

Accepted films will be announced on the festival’s official Facebook page. This posting may serve as the primary notification for non-accepted entries.

The festival notifies accepted films only. Filmmakers who wish to inquire about the status of their submission may contact: info@fliff.com

Please include the following in your inquiry:

FilmFreeway tracking number
Competition section
Category
Title of film

Student Submissions
Student entries must clearly list:
Student status
Name of school
City and state of school
School contact information
Failure to provide this information may affect eligibility.

Press Materials & Marketing Authorization

A press kit is not required at the time of submission.

If selected, filmmakers will be asked to provide promotional materials as outlined in the category “Check List.” While not all listed materials are mandatory, they serve as guidance for required deliverables.

Submission through FilmFreeway authorizes the festival to use film clips for promotional purposes, including television, marketing, and news programming.

For professionally categorized films receiving early acceptance, all required press materials must be submitted by August 15.

By submitting your film, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to all rules and regulations listed above.

We look forward to discovering your work and celebrating the art of short filmmaking.
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  • Paolo Mugnaini

    It was a great Festival. I loved watching other filmmakers work, and yes, I loved winning! The organizers were fantastic, available to answer questions and chat about films and life. Loved it.

    January 2026
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  • Danyelle Greene

    A wonderful experience! Great short films and networking opportunities for filmmakers!

    December 2025
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  • Christopher Pinto

    This was my second year at the FLIFFShorts festival, and this year was even better than last year. The whole even was lots of fun, everyone was so nice, and getting to see so many really well done shorts at one time was amazing. Can't wait for next year!

    November 2025
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  • Macy Jahoda

    We had the privilege of screening “(Almost) A Star” at FLIFF Shorts. It was an honor to attend as a “selected” filmmaker. We screened at the beautiful Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale, along side friends and peers. We are sooo extremely grateful to Hal and his team for an amazing event.Congratulations to all the filmmakers that were also selected. See you next time!

    November 2025
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  • Christina Georgiou

    It has been a pleasure participating again in the festival, with my short film LOUT! Unfortunately I couldn't be there this time around, but the organizers were kind enough to offer invitations which my local friends used and reported about how great the selection of films has been and how everything was impeccably organized. Definitely a festival I will return to in the future!

    November 2025
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