Last year was a sold out extravaganza. So this year we are doubling the excitement. Be part of the fasting growing film festival in the Midwest at the newly restored historical landmark Lyric Theater in Blue Island Illinois. After years of films being limited to digital screenings, it's time to see your work on the BIG SCREEN in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE.

The Blue Island Short Film Festival
Submit by Oct 1st 2023
Line Announce Oct 3rd 2023
Screening Saturday November 4th and 5th 2023

Awards & Prizes

Awards will be given for Best of Fest, Audience Choice, Best Actor, and Best Actress.

Rules & Terms

Please submit films that are 10 minutes or less in length.

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  • Harry Waldman

    Thanks for selecting "Enter the Room" into your festival as an award winner for Best Actor to Peter Mastne! The communication was clear and concise, the quality of films at the festival was very high, the organizers were very friendly, there was a large crowd to view the films and the Lyric Theater is one of the cooler venues I've been to in the Greater Chicago area. I had a very good experience overall and will definitely consider submitting future projects to The Blue Island Short Film Festival.

    November 2023
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  • Brian Farrell

    This is a fantastic festival! Both last year and this year were so much fun. The Lyric Theater is a gorgeous venue with a beautiful big screen and comfortable seating. It was so cool to have our films screen at this festival. The festival programmers Mark and Ken Nilsson hosted a top notch event. Lots of community turnout which made for an awesome audience. Definitely will submit to this one next year. Thanks for having South Pasadena Short Films in the Blue Island Short Film Festival!

    November 2023
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