Welcome to the bi-monthly and annual IMDb qualifying Vegas Shorts Festival!

The fest promotes international and American short filmmakers through its various online competitions and award events. The fest was established with the intention of selecting, awarding, promoting and recognizing short filmmakers in various genres. Vegas Shorts believes in the power of short filmmaking and stands with all diverse groups of filmmakers from around the globe. We consider the art of filmmaking an essential component of our lives and encourage works that use powerful and creative approaches toward the language of cinema in order to create a unique vision.

Awards & Prizes

Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Producer
Best Cinematography
Best Script (Unproduced and Produced)
Best Editor
Best Composer
Best Comedy
Best Experimental
Best Animation
Best Science Fiction
Best Horror
Best Student Film
Best Indie Film

Rules & Terms

We accept films below one hour in all categories.
No premiere is required for the competition.
No completion date requirements.
International and American shorts compete together.
You agree to use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster) for promotional purposes.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Our team cannot provide feedback regarding the selection.
You must own all the rights to the film or have permission to use any songs included in your film.
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  • Damir Susa

    ...Viva Viva Viva Las Vegas...

    April 2026
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  • Evan Haiman

    It’s a tremendous honor for our team that our first documentary, "Ringside in the Mountains", has received the 2026 Best Documentary Award at this festival. We’re incredibly grateful to the programmers and jurors for embracing the film and helping shine a light on this overlooked chapter of history. This recognition means a great deal to all of us who poured our hearts into bringing this story to life.

    April 2026
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  • Nurija Berrios

    Fantastic experience!!! Thank you Vegas Shorts.

    December 2025
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  • Barbara Zonzin

    It has been a pleasure to be part of the 27th edition and win the Best Documentary Award with my project, "Io Corro".

    August 2025
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  • Sally Llewellyn

    I'm delighted Vegas Shorts selected My Lady Garden as their Winning script - it is positive affirmation to keep on writing, editing and improving.

    August 2025
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