LESS IS MORE! The FilmOneFest is an annual short film festival challenges filmmakers of all kinds to tell their stories in UNDER 2 MINUTES. FOF presents the best short films from around the world against the backdrop of the Atlantic Highlands Marina overlooking majestic New York City. In conjunction with the AHAC, the FOF provides filmmakers with the opportunity to support and share their most innovative, diverse and entertaining short-short films out there.

Taking place on July 22, 2023 outdoors at the beautiful Atlantic Highlands Marina in historic Atlantic Highlands, NJ, the FOF is completely unique film festival experience. Offering filmmakers the opportunity to meet and make industry connections while enjoying a unique outdoor screening event combining film, art and music the FOF truly separates itself from other festivals. With Jury & Judge, Audience Choice and Young Filmmaker Awards, we encourage, support and reward the art of the short filmmaker.

The FilmOneFest is supported by Sony Pictures Classics, and in part by the Monmouth County Arts Council through funding from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, The County Historical Commission & The NJ State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment of the Arts. The FilmOneFest/Atlantic Highlands Arts Council supports the Atlantic Highlands Food Pantry through food drives and donations.

RULES
All films MUST BE UNDER 2 MINUTES to be considered.
-While all genres and film styles are requested, the films must be Family Friendly

CATEGORIES
Please choose the category that your film BEST fits.
Comedy – make us laugh
Drama – make us feel
Sci-Fi – make us wonder
Horror – make us scared
Experimental – make us see the world in a different way
Documentary – make us understand
Animation – make us cartooned
NJ Filmmaker - From New Jersey
Female Filmmaker Category - The writer, director and producers are females.
Student – Students must be currently enrolled in school (18 or under when the film was made) and can provide a copy of a valid student ID upon request. All student film are entered into FilmOneFest and also automatically entered into FilmYoungFest – it’s a 2 for 1 deal!

SUBMISSION TYPES
We will accept secure online screeners as well as films shared with us via a downloadable link (dropbox/vimeo/google drive). Link must be shared within a week of submission. Please make your film downloadable for judging purposes only. Please provide password if used.

• Films not in English must be subtitled

IMPORTANT: FilmOneFest reserves the right to use your film for promotional purposes.

Overall Rating
Quality
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Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Carolyn Macchia

    Great Festival and great venue!

    September 2022
  • I had a wonderful experience attending this festival

    August 2022
  • Shih Yin Lee

    This is a wonderful festival! I love it!

    July 2022
  • Not only is it in a beautiful grounding location, but Corinna and the rest of the team are soulful lovely people that showcase purposeful film creations from all over the world.

    What a wonderful experience ❤!

    July 2022
  • Great festival we were delighted to participate! Thank you!

    July 2022