Shortie Film Festival

All the movies are evaluated following the category specification.

Films can be submitted to multiple categories. The sub-category must be added to the main category.

All the films must be 45 minutes or less.

You can submit multiple projects.

We don't require premiere status. Although we would suggest it.

Please submit the director's statement and image, description of the project with all the specifications, promo photos/videos of the project.

If you decide to make any changes to your movie you have to go through the submission process again.

If the film makes it to the official selection, the filmmaker will be notified via the contact method listed in the submission form.

Films must be made in or after 2021.

Shortie accepts movies in all languages. If the film is not in English it must have English subtitles by the time submitted. Shortie doesn't cover any subtitling expenses.

Shortie takes the quality of films very seriously. We only accept HD films, so any movies below 720p resolution with poor audio quality will not be considered.

Submissions for the festival must be accompanied by the submission fee and a filled online entry form. Films must be submitted via online streaming services such as Youtube, Vimeo, etc (using a private link) or via FilmFreeway submission platform. If you change the password or link after submitting, you must email info@shortiefilmfestival.com. The submission will be considered failed if the applicant doesn't notify about password changing.

Shortie encourages all the filmmakers to send us promotional material such as posters, stills, trailers, and teasers so we can fully promote the movie. Shortie reserves the right to use any promotional materials on our website, social media, and press releases.

Applicants are responsible for having all the rights and permissions for all third-party materials in their films, including but not limited to music, trademarks, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights.

By submitting a film you give us rights to screen it in front of a live audience during the festival if selected for the program.

Films of the 'Official selection' will be notified via email which was listed by the applicant.

Once the project is submitted, submission cannot be canceled or refunded.
Shortie doesn't waive any submission fees. This rule applies to all applicants.

Shortie doesn't cover any travel expenses or lodging for those participants who decide to travel to NYC for the time of the festival ( even though we strongly encourage that).

We retain the right to change the date and venue of the festival under urgent circumstances.

Shortie Film Festival has the right to add, alter, change, or delete any portion of the guidelines at any time without notice.

The Festival reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project for any Festival program or submission category.