Better than a film festival and script competition combined. We have become known for our critical and thoughtful approach, as passionate writers and filmmakers, we are very supportive of every project we receive.
Sunday Shorts is a monthly film festival which culminates with a weekend of screenings and an awards ceremony in London.
In 2018, we relocated our monthly official selection and themed screenings to Lisbon; Portugal's historical capital, fast becoming the creative and start-up hub of Europe.
Our submissions now start at an even lower fee of just $5 for students, $6 Gold, and $7 regular, for films under 3 minutes, and scripts under 5 pages.
50% OFF for Christmas Films! This month, we are finalising a separate program for a short film Christmas event, and are therefore encouraging films that contain a Christmas theme, both Documentary and Fiction, by offering 50%-off standard submission fees.
☻ Script Judging - All short scripts are read to the end by the programmer and receive short feedback as standard, and short-listed scripts are read by the festival director. We're looking for scripts with the most potential, that have utilised the screenplay medium.
☻ Film Judging - All submissions are watched in their entirety by the programmer and/or the festival director and receive short feedback as standard. We aim to curate diverse programs of different styles and lengths, and are especially interested in cross-genre films, but story always comes first.
☻ Q&As - We emphasise the importance of sharing our experiences, and strive to present a Q&A along with every official selection. Filmmakers are encouraged to attend their screening, but also have the opportunity to pre-record a Q&A video.
☻ Semi-Finalists - We award Semi-Finalist status to only a handful of projects that we really liked, but are unable to include in the current program. Semi-Finalists also receive a laurel, are promoted on social media, and are considered for future programs.
Jury Award Winner - As voted for by the programmer, the festival director, and guest judges each month. The winner is announced at the event and presented with a certificate and the Jury Award Winner Laurel. Absent winning filmmakers receive their certificate by post. Winners are eligible for Best Film 2020.
Audience Award Winner - As voted for in-person by all attendees at the end of each event. The winner is announced at the event and presented with a certificate and the Audience Award Winner Laurel. Absent winning filmmakers receive their certificate by post. Winners are eligible for Best Film 2020.
Script Competition Winner - Chosen by the programmer and the festival director exclusively from submissions that month. The winner is notified on the notification date and receives the Script Competition Winner Laurel, a Sunday Shorts certificate, and personalised media coverage. Winners are displayed on the 'Scripts' page of our website, with the aim of connecting buyers, financiers and collaborators directly with the writers
Script Competition Finalist - A runner-up is notified on the notification date and receives the Script Competition Finalist Laurel. Finalists are also displayed on the 'Scripts' tab of our website, with the aim of connecting buyers, financiers and collaborators directly with the writers.
Sunday Shorts Film Awards - Once per year in London, a weekend of screenings culminates with an awards and networking event. Each category is judged by an industry guest who are invited to present the award in person. Award Winners receive a physical award and a unique laurel. All selections from the previous 12 months are eligible for nomination in the following categories:
BEST FILM
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE DRAMA
BEST MICRO SHORT (< 3 minutes)
BEST PRODUCTION
BEST DRAMA
BEST COMEDY
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEST ANIMATION
BEST THRILLER (inc. Horror)
BEST EXPERIMENTAL (inc. Music Video)
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October 2019
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Charlie Grant
November 2019 -
Aliona Ortega
October 2019 -
Andor Berényi
October 2019 -
September 2019
