We are an Extraordinary Internationally known Short Film Festival solely created to offer a Platform and Environment where Independent Filmmakers, Actors, Screenwriters, Producers and Film Production Companies of the Film Entertainment Industry near and abroad can Connect, Network, and Collaborate while being supported by a Community of Moviegoers as we bring the Best Quality and Innovative Storytelling to the Big Screen.

Awards & Prizes

Best Short Film
Best Documentary Short
Best Music Video
Best Short Screenplay
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
The Spirit Award
Aspiring Actress Award
Best Director
Best Editor
The Social Justice Award
The Humanitarian Award
Best Comedy Short
Best Drama Short
Best Sci-Fi Short
Best Thriller Short
Best Experimental Short
Iconic Actor Award
Iconic Actress Award
Best Director of Photography
A.I Content Award
Best Cinema Storytelling Award
Immersive Impact Award
Best Cinematography Award
Best Documentary Drama Short
Best Ensemble Cast Short
Best Action Drama Short
Best First-Time Director Award
Best Music Video Director
Best Documentary Thriller Short Award

Rules & Terms

We reserve the right to refuse any short film, documentary, music video, or screenplay that doesn’t meet the requirements.

Please submit all entries to usffllc55@gmail.com.

Submissions for our Fall Season Urban Short Film Festival 2025 in Chicago, IL. will open soon. Stay tuned.

Most of the films submitted and featured in this festival are for mature audiences, and may not be suitable for kids.
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  • MARXELLE BECTON

    USFF ATL TOUR WAS SECOND 2 NONE. ORGANIZED. PROFESSIONAL. GREAT HOST AND SET.UP. TRUE HONOR TO BE APART.

    May 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank You Marxelle Benton, it was an honor screening your documentary and we look forward to your future project submissions. Keep filming and keep telling your story.

  • MARAL FOROUZESH None

    “I had a positive experience with The Urban Short Film Festival. The communication was smooth and the team was supportive. Thank you for considering my film and for providing a platform for independent filmmakers.”

    MARAL FOROUZESH & FILKOOL

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Maral and thank you for considering our festival for your future film projects.

  • Stan Williams

    I had a wonderful time at the event. Met some great people. I’m so happy I decided to get involved! Thank you Urban film 🎥 festival I’m grateful to have been apart of it all.

    July 2025
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    Response from festival:

    We at the Urban Short Film Festival are grateful to provide a platform that allows extraordinary, gifted and likeminded individuals like yourself to shine and share your work with the filmmaking community.

  • Linda Broocks

    This is a terrific festival. I was extremely honored that my film, Unleashed, a Love Letter to Survivors, was included in the lineup of remarkable short films, curated by Anton Mitchell--a really talented filmmaker in his own right--whose film Roxy was also screened. The entire experience was great!

    June 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Linda Broocks, it was an Honor and we are looking forward to viewing future projects of your Extraordinary work(s).

  • Thomas Mac

    Great festival, with a great line-up. Thank you for selecting my film, Faith Interrupted, for your festival. Great honor to be included in the beautiful palette of works presented.

    May 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Thomas Mac. We will continue to put our best foot forward when it comes to shining a beacon of light on powerful and creative filmmakers like yourself. “Faith Interrupted” was a rollercoaster ride to redemption.