This event has moved from Reno, Nevada to San Antonio, Texas. Please visit our FilmFreeway Listing for submissions for short of all genres to the new Texas Short Film Festival.

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Awards & Prizes

Nevada Short Film Festival List Of Film And Video Award Categories

Best Action Film
Best Acting Performance
Best Animated Film
Best Cinematography
Best Comedy Film
Best Comedy Micro Film
Best Dark Comedy Film
Best Dark Comedy Micro Film
Best Drama Film
Best Drama Micro Film
Best Dark Drama Film
Best Dark Drama Micro Film
Best Director
Best Documentary Film
Best Documentary Micro Film
Best Editing
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Experimental Film
Best Experimental Micro Film
Best Experimental Music Video
Best Fantasy Film
Best Fantasy Micro Film
Best Horror Film
Best Horror Micro Film
Best Horror Comedy Film
Best Horror Comedy Micro Film
Best International Director
Best International Film
Best International Micro Film
Best Mockumentary Film
Best Mockumentary Micro Film
Best Music Video
Best Picture
Best Micro Film
Best Relationship Drama Film
Best Relationship Drama Micro Film
Best Science Fiction Film
Best Science Fiction Micro Film
Best Suspense Thriller Film
Best Suspense Thriller Micro Film
Best Nevada Film
Most Original Concept

Rules & Terms

All films are eligible, regardless if they have distribution or not. All films are eligible even if they have been accepted to other film festivals. All films and videos are eligible, regardless of when or where they were produced. Even if your film or documentary series is publicly available on YouTube or Vimeo, it is still eligible for submission. For exhibition purposes. all films are expected to provide a download link, so that we can compile and project them in HD 1080p. 23.976, 24, 25 or 30 frame rates are accepted for projection. Please do not submit 720p or Standard Definition films to this festival.

The submission fee does not include an event ticket fee if selected. Submission fees and event ticket fees are separate. The cost of attending this event is $25 for the entire day. Every attendee must have a ticket. There are no filmmaker passes.

The judges read and rate scripts for this specific competition only. Submitting to this film festival does not affect the ownership or copyright your screenplay or teleplay.
18 Reviews
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  • MSeven Laracuente

    The Nevada Short Film Festival organizers were kind and courteous. They answered all of my questions quickly and politely. Being selected for this festival was a great experience. I am grateful.

    March 2022
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  • Joseph Lint

    It was an honor to be chosen as the winner best Dark Drama Screenplay. I had a great time meeting everyone and seeing the other short films.

    September 2021
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  • Tony Lugo

    Great festival in a friendly town! Thanks for presenting my film with TWO awards!!

    September 2021
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  • Josh Funk

    Nevada Short Film Festival communicated well and put on a great and safe event. I appreciate their hospitality and that they shared photos of the event with filmmakers after the festival was over.

    September 2021
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  • Todd Sorrell

    This festival is so well run, and makes sure the submitters and participants are kept in the loop on news and updates. Mikel really makes sure you feel valued and significant. It's a trait he displays with all his festivals. Definitely a thumbs up from me.

    September 2021
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