The 22nd Annual Standing Rock International Shorts Festival

Open to all filmmakers and videographers worldwide with original work.

We are seeking films/videos that are 15 MINUTES IN LENGTH OR LESS

DEADLINE:

Nov. 30 First deadline
Dec. 31 Final deadline

Traditional approaches as well as experimental or unconventional entries are welcome. We look for Originality, Technical Skill, and Cultural Relevance as a way of screening our entries.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION:

The competition takes place in the 1st part of the festival, among shorts that are screened from around the world. There are two awards.

1. Juried Choice
2. People's Choice

Criteria for Judging

1. Originality
2. Technical Skill
3. Cultural Relevance

Juried Choice Award is a framed certificate announcing Best of Show among the jurors.

People's Choice Award is $200 U.S. Cash award. The audience is given a ballot and votes for a favorite at intermission. Ballots are counted and winner is announced at the end of the night. The winner of the People's Choice award is also invited to be the featured artist for next year's festival.

ENTRY FEE

The nonrefundable $10 entry fee for Ohio Residents & $15 for non-Ohio Residents is for each film or video submitted by November 30th.

Submissions from December 1st through December 31st will be a nonrefundable $15 entry fee for Ohio Residents & $20 for non-Ohio Residents for each film or video submitted.

TIME FRAME

Nov. 30 First deadline
Dec. 31 Final deadline

Juried Choice Award is a framed certificate announcing Best of Show among the jurors.

People's Choice Award is $200 U.S. Cash award. The audience is given a ballot and votes for a favorite at intermission. Ballots are counted and winner is announced at the end of the night. The winner of the People's Choice award is also invited to be the featured artist for next year's festival.

Films must be 15 minutes or less in duration including credits.

Up to two films are allowed per individual/group.

There are no restrictions on whether your film has been online or screened by other film festivals.

Standing Rock Cultural Arts retains the right to refuse any submission without refunds.

Standing Rock Cultural Arts assumes the right to use stills from accepted films in promotional materials. Any images used will be credited to the video artist or filmmaker that made it.

Overall Rating
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  • Extremely grateful to be selected and screened in this original and special contest with my shor movie, "From Pain to Beauty". I would have gladly been there to enjoy all the other entries as well, unfortunatley we are too distant. Thanks to all the organisation, see you soon adn ad maiora! Elena Del Mar

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Good to hear from you, Elena! And thank you for the five star review! Congratulations on winning 3rd place for the Jury Prize. Below is a wrap up of the festival and competition.

    Cheers!
    Jeff Ingram/Executive Director
    Standing Rock Cultural Arts
    300 N. Water St., Suite H
    Kent, OH 44240
    330-673-4970

    www.standingrock.net

    Standing Rock Cultural Arts is a non profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Wrap Up 21st Annual International Standing Rock International Shorts Festival

    We had such an amazing turn out for the 21st Annual Standing Rock International Shorts Festival. Thank you to everyone who attended. Thank you to all the filmmakers who provided their films. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out. Thank you to jurors, Drew Tiene and Cindy Penter for countless hours of viewing films for the official screening competition. And thank you to The Kent Stage who opened their doors to for us to screen our film festival. There were 21 films in competition that were eligible for the Juried Choice and the People’s Choice Awards.

    So many great films. Such a difficult competition to choose a favorite. But when the dust settled and the ballots were counted, these are the final results. Congratulations!

    AWARD WINNERS!
    The recipients for both awards are:

    PEOPLE'S CHOICE-
    First Place: Oot Here Mae Lane 5:17 Director: Tristan Crowe. Ireland
    Second Place: We Forgot About The Zombies 3:43 Director: Chris McInroy.   Texas
    Third Place: The Borders Never Die 14:50 Director: Hamidreza Arjomandi. Iran

    JURIED CHOICE-
    First Place: The Borders Never Die 14:50 Director: Hamidreza Arjomandi. Iran
    Second Place: Portrait of Consumption 8:23 Director: Gillian Fortin. Canada
    Third Place: From Pain to Beauty (the movie) 2:00 Director: Elena Del Mar. Spain

  • It’s great honor choosing my work as winner first place, thanks audience and festival :)

    February 2023
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    Response from festival:

    We loved having your film, "The Sprayer," be shown here in Kent. So many people loved it!

  • I couldn't attend but communication was great and so was the staff!

    February 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for submitting your film, "We are wrestlers!" We were happy to present your film and the audiences loved it!

  • The greatest Rock Festival 🎩 Thank you to hosting our film JUST LIKE WATER 🎬 Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

    November 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for submitting your film to us and giving us the opportunity to present work from Greece!

  • Nella Citino

    Fabulous time had by all. I couldn't attend in person but everyone who went instead had a great time and were treated well. Thanks for the recognition and hospitality.

    March 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for submitting your film and giving us the opportunity to present it to many people!