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A live outdoor screening of Independent Films that are less than 30 minutes in length of all genres at the Sunshine Mill Winery and Drive-up Theater in The Dalles. Oregon is known for being a fun and laid back state in the Pacific Northwest with yummy food and lots to do. Whether it’s the nature experience, the arts or the wonderful wine, craft beer and food options, if you haven’t visited at least once, perhaps it’s time you came out here! The Oregon Short Film Festival is a bi-annual event (Winter and Summer) on the Film Festival Circuit for filmmakers and screenwriters of all genres to showcase their creative works in the Pacific Northwest. This event was founded by author and retired filmmaker Mikel Fair who worked on location in the Film and Television industry from 1999-2015. We have chosen the Sunshine Mill Winery and Drive-Up Theater in The Dalles, Oregon to screen several programs of international independent short films in a "back to back" format in HD 1080p. All types of films, videos, screenplays and teleplays are eligible, from Drama to Dark Comedy, Documentary to Science Fiction, Romantic Comedy to Horror Films and much more. The judges are looking for films that have engaging content, good acting, creativity, strong production value and great stories to entertain our audience in a fun, fast paced program at a great venue. Our program is still screened live, in an outdoor venue. In addition, we now host weekly virtual networking events where you can meet directors, screenwriters, cast, crew and film industry professionals and discuss your future projects. Come enjoy a great slate of films and videos of all genres in Oregon.

Our panel of 12 judges will give out 34 different awards:

Film/Video:

1) Best Actor Award
2) Best Actress Award
3) Best Animated Film Award
4) Best Cinematography Award
5) Best Comedy Film Award
6) Best Comedy Micro Film Award
7) Best Comedy Series Micro Episode Award
8) Best Comedy Series Episode Award
9) Best Dark Comedy Film Award
10) Best Dark Comedy Micro Film Award
11) Best Director Award
12) Best Editing Award
13) Best Ensemble Cast Award
14) Best Horror Comedy Film Award
15) Best Horror Comedy Micro Film Award
16) Best International Director Award
17) Best International Film Award
18) Best Mockumentary Film Award
19) Best Romantic Comedy Film Award
20) Best Nevada Film Award
21) Funniest Music Video Award
22) Most Original Concept Award

Screenplays & Teleplays:

1) Best Comedy Feature Screenplay Award
2) Best Comedy Short Screenplay Award
3) Best Comedy Series Teleplay Award
4) Best Dark Comedy Feature Screenplay Award
5) Best Dark Comedy Short Screenplay Award
6) Best Horror Comedy Screenplay Short Award
7) Best Horror Comedy Feature Screenplay Award
8) Best International Feature Screenplay Award
9) Best International Short Screenplay Award
10) Best Nevada Screenplay Award
11) Best Romantic Comedy Feature Screenplay Award
12) Best Romantic Comedy Short Screenplay Award

Comedy Series Episode Category Description: This category is reserved for filmmakers that are presenting their creative comedy videos in a sitcom, web series or episodic format. A television pilot is written with a core of characters in a repeatable format that producers would like to market as an on-going TV series. There will be 5 award nominations and an overall winner for the “Best Comedy TV Episode or Sitcom.” Perhaps a nomination or award on the Film Festival Circuit can give your episode recognition before you start pitching it to a television network.The duration of video files submitted to the Comedy Series Episode category must be between six and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (06:00 - 30:00) The following film festivals accept submissions to this category: Austin Comedy Film Festival, Austin After Dark Film Festival, Houston Comedy Film Festival, Oregon Short Film Festival, Portland Comedy Film Festival

Nevada Short Film Festival List Of Film And Video Award Categories

Best Action Film
Best Actor
Best Actress
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 Oregon Film
Most Original Concept

Oregon Short Film Festival List Of Screenplay Award Categories

Best Comedy Screenplay
Best Dark Comedy Screenplay
Best Drama Screenplay
Best Dark Drama Screenplay
Best Fantasy Screenplay
Best Horror Screenplay
Best Horror Comedy Screenplay
Best International Screenplay
Best Oregon Screenplay
Best Relationship Drama Screenplay
Best Science Fiction Screenplay

All films and screenplays 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, web series or music video 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 and will be converted to 23.976 for projection. Please do not submit 720p or Standard Definition films to this festival.

Oregon Short Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Oregon Short Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

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Zachary Madson

A LIVE EVENT IN 2021?!?! Yes! We actually got to show our hard work to a live crowd at an awesome drive in theater! Mikel and his team were so great and accommodating, and put on a fantastic block of short films! 10/10 I'll submit in the future, well worth the trip out to The Dalles!

April 2021

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MICHAL JANOS

Thank you Oregon Film Fest that I could participate with my movie. Networking during Covid was secured online and completely fulfilled. I'm glad I could connect with so many creative people on different continents. Thank you, organizers !!

March 2021

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Xin Li

Thank you for having my film The Winter included in Oregon Short Film Festival. It is a great honour that my work could be selected . Thank you for the wonderful experience.

March 2021

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Layla Merritt

The Oregon Short Film Festival was a valuable, rich opportunity and great networking experience. Thank you OSFF!!!

March 2021

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Justin Morfin

Kudos to Mikel and everyone at the Oregon Short Film Festival for a successful festival! communication was amazing and thank you for allowing "Looking Through the Trees" to be screened at the Winter2021 festival!

March 2021

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Dates & Deadlines

January 14, 2021
Opening Date
January 31, 2021
First Deadline
February 28, 2021
Discount Deadline
March 31, 2021
Earlybird Deadline
April 30, 2021
Regular Deadline
May 31, 2021
Late Deadline
June 30, 2021
Final Deadline
July 10, 2021
Notification Date
August 26 – 29, 2021
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Action Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for films with intense action, fighting, chase scenes, driving sequences, acrobatics, gun fights, martial arts, dangerous situations, or some element that fuels the audience with adrenaline. The judges are looking for tense moments, strong editing and good sound design. The duration of videos submitted to the Action Film category is between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
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Action Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for films with intense action, fighting, chase scenes, driving sequences, acrobatics, gun fights, martial arts, dangerous situations, or some element that fuels the audience with adrenaline. The judges are looking for tense moments, strong editing and good sound design. The duration of videos submitted to the Action Micro Film category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
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Animated Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for cartoons, 2D animation, 3D animation, clay animation, sand animation, Anime, Computer Graphics, Puppetry Animation, Stop-Motion, Flip Book Animation, Experimental Animation and any form of animated films that may exist, but we haven't listed. Films that have a mixture of animated elements and live action characters are eligible for this category as well. The maximum length for all animated short film submissions is between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
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Animated Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for cartoons, 2D animation, 3D animation, clay animation, sand animation, Anime, Computer Graphics, Puppetry Animation, Stop-Motion, Flip Book Animation, Experimental Animation and any form of animated films that may exist. Films that have a mixture of animated elements and live action characters are eligible for this category as well. The time limit for the Animated Micro Film category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
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Comedy Film (6-30 Minutes)
This category is reserved for films that make people laugh. The judges are looking for films that have funny moments, comedic situations, fun dialogue, humorous acting, and great characters. This event has screened great musicals, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, family comedy, silent comedy, slapstick comedy, romantic comedy, action comedy, student comedy, mockumentary, web series episodes, comedy TV pilots, fake commercials and more at our past events. The maximum length for all comedy short film submissions is between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Comedy Micro Film (1-6 Minutes)
This category is reserved for films that make people laugh. The judges are looking for films that have funny moments, comedic situations, fun dialogue, humorous acting, and great characters. This event has screened great musicals, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, family comedy, silent comedy, slapstick comedy, romantic comedy, action comedy, student comedy, mockumentary, web series episodes, comedy TV pilots, fake commercials and more at our past events. The time limit for the Comedy Micro Film category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
Submit Now
Comedy Series Episode (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for filmmakers that are presenting their creative comedy videos in a sitcom, web series or episodic format. A television pilot is written with a core of characters in a repeatable format that producers would like to market as an on-going TV series. There will be 5 award nominations and an overall winner for the Best Comedy Series Episode Award. Perhaps a nomination or award on the Film Festival Circuit can give your episode recognition before you start pitching it to a television network.The duration of video files submitted to the Comedy Series Episode category must be between six and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (06:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Dark Comedy Film (6-30 Minutes)
This category is reserved for films that are on the darker side of the comedy genre. Sometimes referred to as “Black Comedy” these films have a sick sense of humor and may not be suitable for mainstream festivals. Often times these films end with the death of a character or have some strange gruesome scenes. Dark comedy films can make you laugh and cringe at the same time. If your audience laughs and then says “that’s messed up,” then you’ve probably produced something pretty dark. This event has screened dark comedy films that feature strange cruelty, or feature characters that are trying to get rid of a dead body, or they accidentally poison the wrong person, or even dream of murders, dark situations and revenge with strange dark comedic elements.The maximum length for all dark comedy short film submissions is between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Dark Comedy Micro Film (1-6 Minutes)
This category is reserved for films that are on the darker side of the comedy genre. Sometimes referred to as “Black Comedy” these films have a sick sense of humor and may not be suitable for mainstream festivals. Often times these films end with the death of a character or have some strange gruesome scenes. Dark comedy films can make you laugh and cringe at the same time. If your audience laughs and then says “that’s messed up,” then you’ve probably produced something pretty dark. This event has screened dark comedy films that feature strange cruelty, or feature characters that are trying to get rid of a dead body, or they accidentally poison the wrong person, or even dream of murders, dark situations and revenge with strange dark comedic elements. The time limit for the Dark Comedy Micro Film category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
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Dark Drama Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for a Drama Film that is intended for a mature audience that is at least 18 years old. Films that could deal with a variety of darker topics like murder, death, abuse, torture, suicide, depression, hallucinations, shootings, police investigations, gang violence, kidnapping, riots, uncomfortable risky situations, verbal abuse, war, PTSD, flashbacks, psychological breakdowns, or some other topic that fits into a “darker” Drama category and not necessarily in the Horror Film Category. Films with graphic sex scenes or nudity should submitted to this category as opposed to the regular Drama Category. This will help our staff with late night event scheduling in order to avoid screening this material for minors. The duration of videos submitted to the Dark Drama Film category is between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Dark Drama Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for a Drama Film that is intended for a mature audience that is at least 18 years old. Films that could deal with a variety of darker topics like murder, death, abuse, torture, suicide, depression, hallucinations, shootings, police investigations, gang violence, kidnapping, riots, uncomfortable risky situations, verbal abuse, war, PTSD, flashbacks, psychological breakdowns, or some other topic that fits into a “darker” Drama category and not necessarily in the Horror Film Category. Films with graphic sex scenes or nudity should submitted to this category as opposed to the regular Drama Category. This will help our staff with late night event scheduling in order to avoid screening this material for minors. The time limit for the Dark Drama Micro Film category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
Submit Now
Documentary Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for documentary films with thought provoking short stories about real life, interesting people, great stories, historical research, medical issues, sports stories, coming of age stories, political issues, war stories, racism, gender issues, LGBTQ stories, social justice issues, artists, musicians, actors, professionals, technologies, or some kind of non-fiction story. All flavors of well documented films and stories are eligible from anywhere in the world, and in any language (with English subtitles or voice-over). The maximum length for all documentary film submissions is between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Documentary Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for documentary films with thought provoking short stories about real life, interesting people, great stories, historical research, medical issues, sports stories, coming of age stories, political issues, war stories, racism, gender issues, LGBTQ stories, social justice issues, artists, musicians, actors, professionals, technologies, or some kind of non-fiction story. All flavors of well documented films and stories are eligible from anywhere in the world, and in any language (with English subtitles or voice-over). The time limit for the Documentary Micro Film category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
Submit Now
Drama Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for films with real-life stories, people and situations of a more serious nature. Especially submissions that have strong acting and great writing. Films that bring out emotions in the audience receive high ratings from the judges. Strong Drama films deal with everything from environmental, political, social and family relationships to post traumatic stress disorder, depression and loss of life. Medical Dramas, stories about overcoming adversity, period Dramas, sports stories, immigration issues, poverty, racism, sexism, oppression, legal battles, and “coming of age stories” have all screened at this event. Beautiful cinematography, good production value and great music are viewed favorably by our judges. The maximum length for the drama short film category is between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Drama Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for films with real-life stories, people and situations of a more serious nature. Especially submissions that have strong acting and great writing. Films that bring out emotions in the audience receive high ratings from the judges. Strong Drama films deal with everything from environmental, political, social and family relationships to post traumatic stress disorder, depression and loss of life. Medical Dramas, stories about overcoming adversity, period Dramas, sports stories, immigration issues, poverty, racism, sexism, oppression, legal battles, and “coming of age stories” have all screened at this event. Beautiful cinematography, good production value and great music are viewed favorably by our judges. The maximum length for Drama Micro Film Category is six minutes in length including all credits. (0:01 - 5:59)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
Submit Now
Experimental Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for films that are outside of the Hollywood mainstream. Creative works that some would consider odd, strange, artistic, weird, innovative, fresh, enlightening, inspirational, confusing, mysterious, futuristic, retro, or difficult to classify. Experimental films must have some element that has something truly unique about it. The maximum length for the Experimental Film Category is between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00) Please be advised, we also have an Experimental Music Video Category.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Experimental Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for films that are outside of the Hollywood mainstream. Creative works that some would consider odd, strange, artistic, weird, innovative, fresh, enlightening, inspirational, confusing, mysterious, futuristic, retro, or difficult to classify. Experimental films must have some element that has something truly unique about it. The time limit for the Experimental Micro Film category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits. Please be advised, we also have an Experimental Music Video Category.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
Submit Now
Experimental Music Video (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for music videos of all musical genres. The judges are impressed by good stories, great acting, excellent cinematography, and cool editing that syncs really well with the music. To be considered a part of this category, the video submitted should be odd, strange, artistic, weird, innovative, fresh, enlightening, inspirational, confusing, mysterious, futuristic, retro or difficult to classify. It is not a requirement that the musician is seen on screen. The focus should be on some aspect of your video that is very unique beyond the artist performing the music. If your music video is publicly available on Vimeo, Vevo or YouTube, your submission is qualified for entry. Official selections, nominations or awards on the Film Festival Circuit may help your video get exposure. The time limit for the Experimental Music Video category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
Submit Now
Fantasy Film (6-30 minutes)
Is your film about magic, the supernatural, about wizards, curses, super powers, magical artifacts, etc? This is the place to submit your Fantasy film. The duration of videos submitted to the Fantasy Film category must be between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Fantasy Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
Is your film about magic, the supernatural, wizards, witches, curses, super powers, magical artifacts, etc? This is the place to submit your Fantasy film. The time limit for the Fantasy Micro Film category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
Submit Now
Horror Film (6-30 minutes)
We have a dedicated Horror Film night that is specifically marketed to a mature audience. This category is reserved for creative and scary Horror Films that have adrenaline pumping moments. Do you have a film that was intentionally created to scare people? Does your film depict any horrifying action sequences, blood, gore, monsters, psychotic people, slashing, stalking, zombies, vampires, disease outbreaks, demonic possession, haunted buildings, or any other elements that would classify your film as a true horror film? Great sound design, musical score, cinematography, visual effects or special effects are appreciated by the judges. The maximum length for the Short Horror Film Category is between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Horror Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
We have a dedicated Horror Film night that is specifically marketed to a mature audience. This category is reserved for creative and scary Horror Films that have adrenaline pumping moments. Do you have a film that was intentionally created to scare people? Does your film depict any horrifying action sequences, blood, gore, monsters, psychotic people, slashing, stalking, zombies, vampires, disease outbreaks, demonic possession, haunted buildings, or any other elements that would classify your film as a true horror film? Great sound design, musical score, cinematography, visual effects or special effects are appreciated by the judges. The time limit for the Horror Micro Film category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
Submit Now
Mockumentary Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for comedy films that are presented in a documentary or testimonial format. This is a fun category for our judges to review, which frequently has the most creative concepts. There are few film festivals in the world with a dedicated Mockumentary category, but this event has had one since the beginning. The duration of video files submitted to the Mockumentary Film category must be between six and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (06:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Mockumentary Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for comedy films that are presented in a documentary or testimonial format. This is a fun category for our judges to review, which frequently has the most creative concepts. There are few film festivals in the world with a dedicated Mockumentary category, but this event has had one since the beginning. The duration of video files submitted to the Mockumentary Micro Film category must be less than (6:00) six minutes in length including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
Submit Now
Music Video (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for music videos of all musical genres. The judges are impressed by good stories, great acting, excellent cinematography, and cool editing that really syncs well with the music. If your music video is publicly available on Vimeo, Vevo or youtube, your submission is qualified for entry. An official selection, nomination or award from this festival may help you with exposure. The maximum length for all music video submissions six minutes in length including all credits. (0:01 - 5:59)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
Submit Now
Relationship Drama Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for Relationship Drama Films with storylines about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. We’ve received submissions in the past with some of the following film topics: Lost love, break-ups, separation, divorce, re-marriage, rekindling old flames, therapy sessions, dating stories, love stories, trust issues, growing old, growing apart, surviving traumatic experiences with a loved one, unexpected romance, random hook-ups, sexual exploration and more. The judges are looking for strong chemistry between actors, good stories and dramatic situations. The duration of video files submitted to the Relationship Drama Film category must be between six and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (06:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
Submit Now
Relationship Drama Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for Relationship Drama Films with storylines about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. We’ve received submissions in the past with some of the following film topics: Lost love, break-ups, separation, divorce, re-marriage, rekindling old flames, therapy sessions, dating stories, love stories, trust issues, growing old, growing apart, surviving traumatic experiences with a loved one, unexpected romance, random hook-ups, sexual exploration and more. The judges are looking for strong chemistry between actors, good stories and dramatic situations. The duration of video files submitted to the Relationship Drama Micro Film category must be less than (6:00) six minutes in length including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
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Romantic Comedy Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for romantic comedy films with a storyline about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. Romantic comedies have funny moments, but may have some dramatic elements to them as well. Strong acting, good stories and funny situations are what the judges are looking for. The duration of video files submitted to the Romantic Comedy Film category must be between six and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (06:00 - 30:00)
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- Standard: $35
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- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
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Romantic Comedy Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for romantic comedy films with a storyline about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. Romantic comedies have funny moments, but may have some dramatic elements to them as well. Strong acting, good stories and funny situations are what the judges are looking for.The duration of video files submitted to the Romantic Comedy Micro Film category must be less than (6:00) six minutes in length including all credits.
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- Standard: $25
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
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Science Fiction Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for films that are exploring the future, time travel, space, disease outbreaks, experiments, aliens, or any other concept that involves technology that may not exist yet? Great sound design, musical score, cinematography, visual effects or special effects are appreciated by the judges. We have some science fiction enthusiasts on the judging team that can’t wait to see what you’ve created. The length for the Short Science Fiction Film category is between six minutes and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (6:00 - 30:00)
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- Standard: $35
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- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
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Science Fiction Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for films that are exploring the future, time travel, space, disease outbreaks, experiments, aliens, or any other concept that involves technology that may not exist yet? Great sound design, musical score, cinematography, visual effects or special effects are appreciated by the judges. We have some science fiction enthusiasts on the judging team that can’t wait to see what you’ve created. The time limit for the Science Fiction Micro Film category is five minutes and fifty nine seconds (05:59) including all credits.
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- Standard: $25
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- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
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- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
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Short Film (1-30 minutes)
Are you not sure which genre or category to submit your short film? This category accepts any and every kind of film that is 30 minutes or less.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $42.50
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $50
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Suspense/Thriller Micro Film (1-6 minutes)
This category is reserved for films with intense dramatic moments. Stories featuring characters that are fighting for their lives or involved in intense situations. Films like Silence of the Lambs, Seven, Panic Room, Zodiac, etc … all have adrenaline pumping scenes, emotions and dangerous situations, but are not considered action films, like a martial arts flick or “Fast and the Furious” type of film. The judges are looking for tense moments, strong editing and good sound design. If the judges feel that your film belongs in a different category, they will email you and move the film to a different category, free of charge. The duration of video files submitted to the Suspense/Thriller Micro Film category must be less than (6:00) six minutes in length including all credits.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
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- Standard: $26
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $27
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $28
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $29
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $30
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Suspense/Thriller Film (6-30 minutes)
This category is reserved for films with intense dramatic moments. Stories featuring characters that are fighting for their lives or involved in intense situations. Films like Silence of the Lambs, Seven, Panic Room, Zodiac, etc … all have adrenaline pumping scenes, emotions and dangerous situations, but are not considered action films, like a martial arts flick or “Fast and the Furious” type of film. The judges are looking for tense moments, strong editing and good sound design. If the judges feel that your film belongs in a different category, they will email you and move the film to a different category, free of charge. The duration of video files submitted to the Suspense/Thriller Film category must be between six and thirty minutes in length including all credits. (06:00 - 30:00)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $36
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $37
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $38
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $39
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $40
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Screenplay: Comedy Short
This category is reserved for screenplays that are funny, engaging and make people laugh. The judges are looking for screenplays that have great character development, funny moments, comedic situations, smart dialogue, humorous personalities, and a storyline that is easy to follow. Most genres of comedy screenplays fit into this category. General comedy, musicals, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, family comedy, slapstick comedy, action comedy, student comedy, fake commercials and even mockumentary screenplays. Please note that we also have separate screenplay categories for Dark Comedy, Horror Comedy, and Romantic Comedy. The maximum number of pages allowed for the Screenplay: Comedy Short Category is 60 pages in .pdf format.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Dark Comedy Short
This category is reserved for short screenplays that are on the darker side of the comedy genre. Sometimes referred to as “Black Comedy” these films have a sick sense of humor and may not be suitable for mainstream festivals. Often times these stories end with the death of a character or have some strange gruesome scenes. Dark comedy films can make you laugh and cringe at the same time. If your audience laughs and then says “that’s messed up,” then you’ve probably written something pretty dark. This event has selected dark comedy screenplays that feature strange cruelty, or feature characters that are trying to get rid of a dead body, or they accidentally poison the wrong person, or even dream of murders, dark situations and revenge with strange dark comedic elements. The maximum number of pages allowed for the Screenplay: Dark Comedy Short Category is 60 pages in .pdf format.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Dark Drama Short
This category is reserved for a drama screenplay that is intended for a mature audience. Screenplays that could deal with a variety of darker topics like murder, death, abuse, suicide, depression, hallucinations, shootings, police investigations, gang violence, kidnapping, riots, uncomfortable risky situations, verbal abuse, war, PTSD, flashbacks, psychological breakdowns, or some other topic that fits into a serious drama category and not necessarily in the Horror Screenplay Category. The maximum number of pages allowed for the Screenplay: Dark Short Short Story category is 60 pages in .pdf format.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Drama Short
This category is reserved for screenplays with real-life stories, people and situations of a more serious nature. Screenplays that require strong acting, great writing and compelling situations. Screenplays that bring out emotions in the reader are what the judges are looking for. Strong drama stories deal with everything from romance and family relationships to post traumatic stress disorder, depression and loss of life. Medical dramas, stories about overcoming adversity, period dramas, sports stories, immigration issues, poverty, coming of age stories, have all been selected by our judges in past events. Excellent character development, scenes that are easy to visualize and storylines that keep the reader engaged are viewed favorably by our judges, especially in the drama category. Submissions to the Screenplay: Drama Short category must be less than 60 pages in length.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Experimental Short
This category is reserved for films that are outside of the Hollywood mainstream. Creative works that some would consider odd, strange, artistic, weird, innovative, fresh, enlightening, inspirational, confusing, mysterious, futuristic, retro, or difficult to classify. Experimental screenplays must have some element that has something truly unique about it. Submissions to the Screenplay: Experimental Short category must be less than 60 pages in length.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Fantasy Short
Is your screenplay about magic, the supernatural, wizards, witches, curses, super powers, magical artifacts, etc? This is the place to submit your Fantasy screenplay. The maximum number of pages allowed for the Short Fantasy Screenplay category is 60 pages in .pdf format.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Horror Short
Have you written a short horror film screenplay that would make an awesome short film? Please keep the length of your screenplay to 60 pages maximum (not including the title page.) Monsters, creatures, killers, slashers, monsters in the closet, demon possession, freaks of nature, aliens, psychological thrillers, if you're in space no one can hear you scream right? Horror Films are adrenaline pumping nightmares that are created to gross people out, freak people out or at least give them a jump right? Send it to us, we have some judges that can't get enough of the Horror Film genre. Send it over.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Horror Comedy Short
This category is reserved for comedy screenplays in the horror film genre, that are full of jokes? Is it a Slasher parody, is it a reality show about vegetarian Vampires or Redneck Zombies? Is your film full of 80's era bad one-liners, evil blood oranges or face eating waffles? You know if your screenplay is a Horror Comedy screenplay, the question is, are you going to send it to us? The maximum number of pages allowed for the Screenplay: Horror Comedy Short Category is 60 pages in .pdf format.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Romantic Comedy Short
This category is reserved for short romantic comedy screenplays with a storyline about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. Romantic comedies have funny moments, but may have some dramatic elements to them as well. Well written characters, good stories and funny situations are what the judges are looking for. The maximum number of pages allowed for the Screenplay: Romantic Comedy Short Category is 60 pages in .pdf format.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Relationship Drama Short
This category is reserved for relationship drama screenplays with storylines about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. We’ve received submissions in the past with some of the following film topics: Lost love, break-ups, separation, divorce, re-marriage, rekindling old flames, therapy sessions, dating stories, love stories, trust issues, growing old, growing apart, surviving traumatic experiences with a loved one, unexpected romance, random hook-ups, sexual exploration and more. The judges are looking for well developed characters, good stories and dramatic situations that are easy for the reader to visualize. Submissions to the Screenplay: Romantic Drama Short category must be less than 60 pages in length.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Science Fiction Short
Have you written a science fiction short screenplay that would make an awesome short film? Please keep the length of your screenplay to 60 pages maximum (not including the title page.) Futuristic technology, time travel, spaceships, gadgets, different planets, disease outbreaks, artifacts, scientific experiments. We love Sci Fi, even if SyFy channel doesn't play enough of it anymore. Submit your screenplay, let's check it out.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
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- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Screenplay: Short (Any Genre)
Are you not sure which genre or category to submit your screenplay? All genres/types of screenplays are eligible for this category. The judges will contact you if your screenplay is a better fit for another category. Submissions to this category must be less than 60 pages in length. Our partner event, the Austin Micro Short Film Festival, offers this category as well.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Teleplay: Comedy Series Episode
This category is reserved for screenwriters that are presenting their creative comedy ideas in a sitcom, web series or episodic format. Screenwriters are able to submit an episode for an existing television series like Seinfeld, Big Bang Theory, Blackish, Portlandia etc ... Or you can submit something completely original. Well written characters, good stories and funny situations are what the judges are looking for. Submissions to the Teleplay: Comedy Series Episode category must be less than 60 pages in length.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Teleplay: Dark Comedy Series Episode
This category is reserved for short teleplays that are on the darker side of the comedy genre. Sometimes referred to as “Black Comedy” these films have a sick sense of humor and may not be suitable for mainstream festivals. Often times these stories end with the death of a character or have some strange gruesome scenes. Dark comedy films can make you laugh and cringe at the same time. If your audience laughs and then says “that’s messed up,” then you’ve probably written something pretty dark. This event has selected dark comedy screenplays that feature strange cruelty, or feature characters that are trying to get rid of a dead body, or they accidentally poison the wrong person, or even dream of murders, dark situations and revenge with strange dark comedic elements. Submissions to the Dark Comedy Teleplay Episode category must be less than 60 pages in length.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Teleplay: Drama Series Episode
Teleplay: Drama Series Episode Category Description: This category is reserved for teleplays with real-life stories, people and situations of a more serious nature. Teleplays that require strong acting, great dialogue and compelling situations. Stories that bring out emotions in the reader are what the judges are looking for. Strong drama stories deal with everything from romance and family relationships to post traumatic stress disorder, depression and loss of life. Medical dramas, stories about overcoming adversity, period dramas, sports stories, immigration issues, poverty, coming of age stories, have all been selected by our judges in past events. Excellent character development, scenes that are easy to visualize and storylines that keep the reader engaged are viewed favorably by our judges, especially in the drama category. Submissions to the Teleplay: Drama Series Episode category must be less than 60 pages in length.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Teleplay: Horror Series Episode
This category is reserved for creative and scary Horror Screenplays that have adrenaline pumping moments. Do you have a story that was intentionally created to scare people? Does your screenplay depict any horrifying action sequences, blood, gore, monsters, psychotic people, slashing, stalking, zombies, vampires, disease outbreaks, demonic possession, haunted buildings, or any other elements that would classify your screenplay as a true horror film experience? Submissions to the Teleplay: Horror Series Episode category must be less than 60 pages in length.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
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- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Teleplay: Romantic Comedy Series Episode
Teleplay: Romantic Comedy Series Episode Category Description: This category is reserved for short romantic comedy teleplays with a storyline about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. Romantic comedies have funny moments, but may have some dramatic elements to them as well. Well written characters, good stories and funny situations are what the judges are looking for. Submissions to the Teleplay: Romantic Comedy Series Episode category must be less than 60 pages in length.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $33
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $34
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $35
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Teleplay: Series Episode (Any Genre)
Are you not sure which genre or category to submit your screenplay? All types of screenplays are eligible for this category, if it is a part of an ongoing series (TV or Streaming) The judges will contact you if your screenplay is a better fit for another category. Submissions to the Teleplay: Series Episode category must be less than 60 pages in length. Our partner event, the Austin Micro Short Film Festival, offers this category as well.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $31
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $32
- Regular Deadline
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- Late Deadline
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- Final Deadline
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