Film Con Hollywood is an interactive and engaging gathering for young people and filmmakers from all over the world wanting to connect, collaborate, and create content with others at similar stages to form a self-empowered community. Knowledge is power, and with opportunity favouring the talented nimble, and film, media opportunities to create and monetize incredible content have never been so streamlined.

The event offers workshops, panels, and networking sessions designed to ignite creativity and provide practical skills. Attendees can learn from industry experts about the latest in technology, storytelling techniques, and distribution strategies, ensuring they are well-equipped to make their mark in the competitive world of film.

Moreover, Film Con Hollywood is not just about learning; it's about doing. Participants get hands-on experience through collaborative projects, pitch sessions, and live demonstrations. This immersive approach helps to cultivate a vibrant community where new ideas flourish, partnerships are formed, and the next generation of filmmakers can thrive.

• Best Short / Grand Prize
• Best International Short
• Best Director
• Best Writer
• Best Cinematography
• Best Music Score
• Honorable Mentions

RULES
Short films must have maximum runtime of 30mins
The screenplay cannot be longer than 14 pages.
Any genre is welcome to submit
Foreign film must be subtitled in English

ELIGIBILITY
Entrants warrant that they have the legal right to submit the work to Film Con Hollywood, that all statements made in this application are true and accurate, and that all necessary rights and clearances have been secured to screen the work at the festival. Due to potential copyright issues, Film Con Hollywood will be unable to consider fan fiction/fan films without express written permission from the primary copyright holder. Film Con Hollywood reserves the right to determine the final eligibility of any work submitted. Eligible works must have been completed after January 1, 2023

EXHIBITION AGREEMENT & PRINT TRAFFIC
Submission to Film Con Hollywood constitutes an agreement with all festival terms and conditions, and permission to exhibit the work during the festival if selected. Film Con Hollywood DOES NOT provide screening fees to submitted films.

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  • John Graham

    Amazing festival to be part of! Super organised, great communication. Really proud to be selected to the Film Con Hollywood Festival

    November 2023
  • William Mussini

    I was so impressed with this amazing festival! Everything was perfect, from the communication before the event to the warm welcome and hospitality, and of course, the films themselves. Kelly and her team have created something truly special and I was honored to be a part of it.

    November 2023
  • Zainab Entezar

    A big thank you to FilmCon Hollywood for your welcome, your organization and your excellent selection of short movie. It's so good to come back to the cinema !

    November 2023