The Night of Shorts festival was created to celebrate the art of short films in all genres and styles. Whether you create comedies, dramas, documentaries, experimental works, parodies, or tragicomedies, this is the perfect stage to showcase your creativity.
Recognizing the importance of giving visibility to independent cinema, Night of Shorts aims to highlight the variety of cinematic storytelling, from the loudest laughter to the deepest reflections on the human condition.
Today more than ever, we believe it is essential to provide a platform for films that speak about our reality with intelligence and sensitivity, whether by hiding it behind a smile or by exposing its dramas, absurdities, and unique traits.
To achieve this, the festival has decided to divide its selection and awards into four periods:
July – September
October – December
January – March
April – June
At the end of each period, the jury will assign awards in all festival categories. Additionally, the 5 best overall films from each period will be selected to be screened during an online event on YouTube held every three months.
Festivals partner:
https://filmfreeway.com/Assurdo
https://filmfreeway.com/RealeFilmFestival
https://filmfreeway.com/MonzaFilmFest
https://filmfreeway.com/MilanoIndie
These are the awards of the periods:
(With digital laurel)
MAIN CATEGORIES
Best Film
Best International Film
Best Italian Film
Best European Film
Best Asian Film
Best African Film
Best American Film
Best Lombard film
Best Micro Short (under 5 minutes)
Best Super Short (between 5 and 10 minutes)
Best Standard Short (between 10 and 20 minutes)
Best Medium Lenght (under 60 min)
Best Original Idea
Best Low Budget Film
Best Nocturnal Film
Best Experimental
Best Silent Film
Best Debut Film
NIGHT AWARDS
Best Parody
Best Dark Comedy
Best Satire
Best Tragicomic Film
Best Mockumentary
Best Documentary
Best Dystopian Sci-Fi
Best Comedy Sci-Fi
Best Philosophical Film
Best Existential Drama
Best Action Drama
Best Crime Drama
Best Noir
Best Drama Thriller
Best Psychological Thriller
Best Fantasy Drama
Best Romantic Drama
Best Family
Best Horror
Best Surreal Film
Best Animation
Best LGBTQ+
Best Music/Musical
TECHNICAL AWARDS
Best Director
Best Young Director
Best Soundtrack
Best Editing
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Vfx
Best Actor/Actress
Best Producer
Best Title
Best Movie Poster
IMPORTANT: The jury may decide to change the entry category of any film if it deems it appropriate.