The "Night of Shorts" festival is the ultimate event to celebrate the art of short films of all genres and styles. Whether you're creating comedies, dramas, documentaries, experimental films, parodies, or tragicomedies, this is the ideal stage for your unique creativity.
Recognizing the importance of giving space to independent films, "Night of Shorts" aims to highlight the diversity of cinematic storytelling, from the most boisterous laughter to the deepest reflection on the human condition.
In these times, we believe it is essential to offer a platform for films that speak about our reality with great acumen, hiding it behind a smile or highlighting its dramas, absurdities, and unique peculiarities.
The selection of the best films will be divided into 4 periods, with a private viewing by the jury who will choose the best films at the end of each period. The selected films will be part of the final selection and will be screened during the festival event on Youtube.
IMPORTANT: To be able to choose in the best way films that will be part of it, the organization has decided to divide the selection into 4 periods: awards will be defined after a private viewing by the jury who will choose the best films at the end of each period.
These are the periods:
July - September 2024 - 1st period
October - December 2024 - 2nd period
January 2025 - March 2025 - 3rd period
April 2025 - June 2025 - 4th period
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 AI 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 Historical Drama
Best Romantic Drama
Best Family
Best Horror
Best Surreal Film
Best Animation
Best LGBTQ+
TECHNICAL AWARDS
Best Director
Best Young Director
Best Soundtrack
Best Editing
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Vfx
Best Actor/Actress
Best Producer
Best Makeup, Hairstyling or Costumes
Best Title
Best Movie Poster
IMPORTANT: The jury may decide to change the entry category of any film if it deems it appropriate.