Short Shots Film Competition is an international short film festival that will screen carefully selected films across all genres and, once the winners are announced, 8 finalist will participate in a televised show where the viewers vote on the $1000 grand prize winner. Along with the monetary grand prize, there will be a special filmmaker interview episode. The show is created by the minds behind the Film Village and the producer's of numerous independent films who produce and distribute content globally.

Festival Winners go on to compete as finalist for fully produced Television Show
$1000 grand prize winner
Grand Prize Award Winner Full Episode Interview

Films can be no longer than 20 minutes

SELECTION OF WINNERS & PRIZES

FILMS WILL BE SELECTED BY THE SHORTS SHOT FILM COMPETITION JURY ALONG WITH THE FESTIVAL PROGRAMMER & PRODUCER.

THE SHORT SHOTS FILM COMPETITION and SURGE COLLECTIVE GROUP ARE NOT LIABLE NOR WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS OR UNAUTHORIZED MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED IN THE FILM. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO SECURE PROPER PERMISSION FROM THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OF MUSIC, STOCK FOOTAGE OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL WHICH COULD VIOLATE ANOTHER ENTITY’S COPYRIGHT OR EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE MATERIAL.

ALL FILMS SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO BE APART OF THE TELEVISED GRAND PRIZE WINNER COMPETITION. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE AFTER THE FESTIVAL, YOU WILL BE GIVEN AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH US.

FILM SUBMISSION NOTES

 FILMS MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS
 IF YOUR FILM IS SELECTED, YOU MUST PROVIDE A 1920x1080 MP4
 ALL NON-ENGLISH FILMS MUST HAVE ENGLISH SUBTITLES
 NO EDITS OR CHANGES WILL BE MADE IN FILMS BY SHORT SHOTS TV FOR ANY REASON
 THE SUBMISSION OF ALL FILMS REPRESENTS AN AGREEMENT TO THE POLICIES SET FORTH IN THE RELEASE FORM AND THE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

I hereby agree to permit my film to be screened by Short Shots TV. I am the sole owner of all legal rights and title and have the authority to submit the enclosed materials to Short Shots TV. I guarantee that all rights necessary for a film festival screening have been obtained.

I will indemnify and hold harmless the Short Shots TV, individually and collectively, from and against all claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, liabilities 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, publicity, screening, credits, and loss of or damage to the screening materials entered.

I understand that, unless otherwise specified, the Short Shots TV provides no financial compensation for any exhibition of my work.

The Short Shots TV reserves the right to use the submitted publicity information, photos, and excerpts in its marketing and publicity, including online formats, for the festival and any other uses related to the promotion of the festival.

I understand, am authorized to accept, and agree to abide by all terms listed in this release and in the submission guidelines.