The Film Collective Showcase is a place that allows you to Experience a diverse and captivating showcase of short films spanning all genres, crafted by independent filmmakers who push the boundaries of storytelling.

The Film Collective invites you to immerse yourself in a unique cinematic journey, featuring thought-provoking narratives, stunning visuals, and groundbreaking experiments in filmmaking. We accept short films IN ALL GENRES.


Discover new voices: Immerse yourself in a curated selection of short films from around the world, featuring emerging and established filmmakers.
Connect with the community: Engage in lively discussions with fellow filmmakers, and film enthusiasts in our online talk backs.
The Film Collective is more than just a film showcase; it's a vibrant community dedicated to fostering creativity, celebrating independent filmmaking, and inspiring the next generation of storytellers.

Awards & Prizes

Film Collective Short Film Showcase Merch.
Filmmaker Spotlight on Website and IG Socials for thirty days.

Rules & Terms

ALL FILMS MUST BE NO LONGER THAN TWENTY MINUTES. Your WORK must be the sole property of the person(s) submitting. We accept all genre's of film. If selected we require a compressed video file of your film. All selected filmmakers will be given a HARD DEADLINE in which to have their films sent. If the DEADLINE is MISSED your film will be DISQUALIFIED . WE DO NOT EXTEND FEE WAIVERS.

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  • Essence Mason

    I’m happy to have been included in The Film Collective Short Film Festival. The films shown during the virtual event were really good, and there was great communication throughout the process. There was also a Q&A that took place, which I wasn’t able to attend, but it allowed for filmmakers to come together, which I also thought was good. Thank for selecting “Like Waves!”

    October 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much Essence. It was our honor, pleasure and privilege to screen your work. Congratulations on completing your film because we know how hard it is to bring films to fruition. We look forward to seeing all the exciting things you’re going to do in the future and we look forward to screening your films again and hopefully you can make the next Q&A. 😊

  • Tracy Crews

    This film festival was a great opportunity and I would submit again.

    September 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Tracy! We’re so happy we met your expectations, it’s extremely important to us to have each filmmaker have a positive experience with our festival. We appreciate you entrusting us with your film and we look forward to seeing your successes in the future.

  • Travis Jai

    A great festival online. Met lots of cool people with great personalities and skills. Cant wait for the next one.

    September 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Travis, it was an honor screening your film. Looking forward to seeing more amazing work from you.

  • Albert Crane IV

    got little to no direction, and very little help. Vimeo was confusing, and very low amounts of views of the video.

    they also, just said my video was not selected, although it ran and was promoted for their festival. soooo, not sure id trust them with more of my pieces.

    edit: they responded, but did not tell the truth, as our parkour piece was not accepted. This festival is not worth the time or effort.

    April 2024
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    Response from festival:

    We’re sorry your experience was not a good one regarding our festival. We do our best to provide emails regarding what filmmakers should do once their film is selected. Film freeway limits corresponding to once a week to avoid spam. Also the issue with you receiving a not selected notification after your film ran was a mistake and we did reach out to you after you brought it to our attention to make it clear that your film had been selected and had been included. We market all the films, but we have zero control over who watches or doesn’t watch. We always encourage filmmakers who have been selected to let people know that their film is a selection and will be playing for the entirety of the festival. Self promotion is absolutely key to people coming to see your film. Also I see we spoke several times via email from December 2023 to February 2023 regarding multiple films. Your drug documentary and parkour, both of which were accepted. So I’m not understanding where there was a lack of communication. Thank you.

  • Louis Roussell

    I am grateful to The Film Collective Short Film Festival selected Amber Alert as one of the films for showings.

    December 2023
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