It's time for YEAR THREE!! Enter your film for a chance to be screened in one of the most beautiful recently restored theaters in the Chicagoland Area. It's not just a film festival, it is also going to be one of the biggest parties of the year. Don't Miss it.!

The Blue Island Short Film Festival
Submit by January 1st 2025
Line Up Announce January 3rd 2025
Screening Thursday April 10th, 2025

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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  • Eliza S

    Was thrilled to have had You First screen at the Blue Island Film Festival! The Lyric is such a beautiful space, and the night was wonderful. Clear and easy communication. Highly recommend!

    April 2025
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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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