Suds & Cinema

Trailers are an art of their own! Do you have a teaser or preview of upcoming project (or concept)? We want to showcase it! We're accepting all trailers under 3 mins in length!

Microfilms are a very short films, under 2 mins in length, that tells a complete story or conveys a powerful concept within its brief runtime.

Short Films Made in Ohio are accepted from ALL GENRES! We're looking for creative writing, passionate acting, cool vfx, and entertaining stories! Ohio Shorts should be 14 Mins or less in length, including credits.

Out of State Shorts are also accepted from ALL GENRES! It's exciting to see locally made short films beside those made in other states and countries. We just want to celebrate independent cinema!

Suds & Cinema Short Film Fest proudly shines a spotlight on Ohio filmmakers, but we’re just as excited to feature incredible independent short films from anywhere in the world. Wherever you’re from, we’re looking forward to discovering and showcasing your creative work!

Must receive final submissions by Oct 24, 2025. Official film selections will be notified on 10/27/25.

Download request may be sent to all submitters, whether selected for screening or not.

Who Can Submit a Film?
Any Filmmaker! The submitter must be over 18 yrs old to submit your film, and the venue requires patrons to be 21+ (or with parent)

The person submitting the film must have had a major creative role in the production of the film/video.

What Kinds of Film Are we Looking For?
Comedy! Action! Horror! Animation! Experimental! ETC! We're looking for short films of all genres that are fun to watch in a brewery setting.

Is there a limit to the amount on entry's?
Although there's no limit to number of submissions per person, we're only showcasing up to 2 films per creator.

The Suds & Cinema Screening Event will be held on Nov 20, 2024 from 7-9:30P in Hilliard, OH at the Crooked Can.

[Do not have to be present to participate in festival]

Your entry fee will help cover the cost of operations, including: venue and promotional materials, etc.

Who Decides Which Films Will Be Screened?
Members of the Suds & Cinema jury will view each film submission to determine which films are awarded laurels. The top selections will be showcased at the screening event, eligible for award, and other perks.

Is my film disqualified if it's been posted on YOUTUBE or some other form of social media?
Please submit your movie! However if you do submit a movie that is on some form of social media, we do ask that you remove it from the public domain and take your film "private" or "unlisted" as soon as your film is submitted. The reason for this is to build anticipation and excitement for your film's premiere at our festival.

By submitting to Suds & Cinema, you acknowledge and agree:

1 . I have read, understated and fully comply with all submission eligibility information, Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions of Entry and Entry Eligibility requirements.

2 . To the best of my knowledge, all of the statements in this document are true;

3 . This film or video is not subject to any litigation nor is threatened by any litigation;

4 . I am duly authorized to submit this film to the festival;

5 . I hold Suds & Cinema and festival organizers harmless from any damage to the print(s) or tape(s) en route or otherwise during the course of the festival’s possession of the film;

6 . I hold Suds & Cinema, its owners, management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from my entry.

7 . I certify that I have full rights to the use of the music in the entered work.

8 . I give permission for Suds & Cinema to use stills, titles, copy, and/or information from the film for promotional purposes

9 . I give permission for CinemaSlice to screen the film at the Festival as any festival promotions. And agree to allow speeding up credit sequences for time.

10. Submitter offers Suds & Cinema Film Festival permission from the legal rights holder for a public performance at screening event on Nov 21, 2024.

OTHER NOTES:

There is NO 'Film Made By' date. Please feel free to submit your early work as well as your current.

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT pay screening fees. If any screening fee is requested by filmmaker(s), the associated film will be disqualified.

Your original content remains yours, and will not be used or re-created by Suds & Cinema or affiliates in any form or fashion outside of promotional materials.



We can’t show every film submitted. Unfortunately, we need to be selective, as we only have 2.5 hours of screen time. Best of luck to everyone who submits a film!!



Finally, IF you’re interested in us sharing your short via our Facebook and YouTube social media channels, Drop us a line at TheCinemaSlice@gmail.com with the subject line: “Suds & Streaming” and include a download link to your film. Suds & Streaming submissions will be considered separate from festival entries— in other words, consider sending a link to Suds & Streaming even if your project project wasn’t selected for Suds & Cinema!

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