(AUG 8th -PA, AUG 15th -MI, Sept 19th LA)
Short Short Fest is a touring event of cartoons, animations, cosplay, gaming and more! If you enjoy experiencing new works of independent animated content, meeting local artists IRL, and winning prizes with friends then Short Short Fest has you covered! All nights are unique with each night its own party for the artists of the community it is held in and a new original line up of shorts.

Watch cartoons, enjoy drawing on the community art wall, play Super Smash Bros, meet artists, and discover your new favorite films! Come early and mingle with other cartoon lovers and creators! Draw on the community art wall, win prizes like a NEW Drawing tablet, a Art Supplies, Cartoon Network animation concept art and much more! BUT MOST OF ALL get a good seat for all the featured original cartoons!

FULL INFO & DIRECT SUBMISION PORTAL >>> http://www.barnhousecollective.com/ssf/

Awards & Prizes

Short Short Fest has event prizes spanning from Brand New drawing tablets, Original concept art from classic shows, and animation care packages.

For featured submitters, a film will be selected as a stand out piece for the artist to receive our award. At Short Short Fest, we select an artist who we would like to cradle, uplift and support. We call this award the "Wedgie".

The 2026 Wedgie winner was Clara J. Bakker.

Rules & Terms

Short Short Fest is an event open for all animators. Indi, web, industry and beginners. We do not turn away any film based on its genre, style, or creative direction. The only rule that we apply is that it must be shorter than 5 min (but we can still be flexible on that)

Short Short Fest is an event built to bring together the animation community and give its artists and community supporters a platform to connect, meet, have fun, and show animated work confidently.

Short Short Fest was created to show what the East Coast has to offer, and how you don't need to be in California to be an animator. For more information or a faster submission review, visit our website. ShortShortFest.com
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  • Kyle Knapp

    I attended the Michigan show and had a great time! The Capri Drive-In is a really cool venue of a fest like this and the organizers did a great job to make it a fun event.

    August 2025
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  • cole bruce

    great awesome sause festival would submit again

    August 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Cole! Hope to see you out this summer!

  • Grey Anderson

    The staff was so nice and accommodating! They really went the extra mile to make sure I had a good experience both at the festival and on my trip there and back. Lots of great films and the venue had a great atmosphere.

    August 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for letting us feature your work Grey! Glad you had a good time and hope you can make it out again this year!

  • Erika Lynn

    Overall, the Shorts Shorts Fest, 2023 was a lot of fun. They even do a raffle! The people running the fest were extremely kind and really promoted networking, I loved the environment! Hope to attend next year (:

    July 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for the notes and helping us improve Erika! We have come a long way since 2023 and we hope you enjoy what it has grown into for our next event. Hope you are staying creative!

  • Evan Ostrow

    Short Short Fest was a great experience. It has a full sense of community behind it, and it's a great way to meet other creative people. The only thing I wasn't aware of is that films are only shown at one location during the road show. Other than that, I'm excited to submit again next year.

    July 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Hey Evan! Thanks for the kind words and the review of the event. Last year was our first tour so we may not have been clear enough on it having a new lineup at every stop of the tour. But as this is a community event all notes from the creatives we host are appreciated and incorporated in growing this to be a bigger and better fest each year. Thanks for helping make last years event a great one!