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Short films, Big experiences
SSIFF is simply about praising the form factor of short films.

The art of telling a story, that within minutes can impress, amaze, outrage, excite, scare, or even move one to tears is unique to this genre.

We would like to pay tribute to all the talented filmmakers out there around the world and be a platform for exposure and dissemination of short films.

About SSIFF

SSIFF is a seasonal festival, with 4 editions per year in winter, spring, summer, and autumn. The festival is organized by award-winning short filmmakers and true film lovers. We know how much time and hard work you put into these films and we made this festival to celebrate that, and to inspire viewers for creativity. SSIFF wants to connect and promote filmmakers regardless of gender, color, sexuality, nationality, or religion.

The jury consists of experienced industry professionals- both artistic and technical - who'll carefully consider every submission.

Every three months, all officially selected works, receive our laurels and mentions on our website, Instagram and Facebook. The winners will receive our special winner laurels, a certificate, a film page on our website, and a promotional program on our social media channels. Winners will also be able to order our special SSIFF trophy.

Awards & Prizes

We are proud to announce the categories in which your artwork could be awarded, they are as followed:

Main categories:

Best Short Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Score
Best Cinematography
Best Editing

Genre Categories:

Best Documentary
Best Music video
Best Drama
Best Thriller
Best Horror
Best Action Film
Best Comedy
Best Student Film

Technical Categories:

Best First-Time Director
Best Original Soundtrack
Best Sound Design
Best Production Design
Best Color Editing
Best Special Effects
Best VFX

Additional Categories:

Best Costume Design
Best Makeup
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Poster
Jury Appraisal *VIP*
Best Overall Experience (Free category)

During selection, the jury will pick projects of great quality to offer a spot in the "Jury Appraisal" category. Creators will be contacted with a special VIP code which opens up the category. In order to gain consideration, the project must already be submitted to the festival.

Rules & Terms

Anybody can submit one or multiple times for one project. There is no limit for submissions.

Films once selected and submitted for the final screening will not be allowed to be withdrawn under any circumstances, until the Festival is over

Participants must have all rights to audio and video used in your film.
1. All films with spoken language other than Danish or English, must have English subtitles.
2. All entry fees are non-refundable.
3. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.
4. The decision of the festival selection committee will be final.
5. The festival authorities will have the right to screen posters and trailers for Education, promotion, and commercial purposes.
7. Films submitted must be the entrant’s original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third Parties. Contestants agree that they have obtained all required copyright permissions regarding music, sound & images. Etc presented in their film.
8. SMPLY SHRTS organizers reserve the right to change, cancel or re-schedule the dates, venue, awards & categories without consent or information to contestants.
9. The organizers reserve the right not to award any or all of the prizes.
10. Film Submitter is paying fees on their own and accepts that SMPLY SHRTS is not forcing them to pay.
11. film Submitter accepts that they will not take any legal action on SMPLY SHRTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST
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  • Cansu Boguslu

    I would like to thank for choosing 'Down From The Clouds" as a "Best Overall Experience Short" at your festival. We are honored. It is a wonderful feeling that the film, which we produced with great technical and emotional care, is understood and appreciated somewhere in the world.

    March 2023
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  • One Day Productions

    Thank you so much. Very professionally managed and communication is perfect. Thank you for officially selection our film "SwaraSamhitha" & awarding the "Best Supporting Actress". This is a huge motivating factor for the team and highly recommend other filmmakers to participate in this film festival's future editions.

    March 2023
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