Vegas Shorts is a monthly fest which was established with the intention of selecting, awarding, promoting and recognizing short filmmakers in various genres. The members of jury and the programmers of the festival consist of award-winning filmmakers active in the film industry as professionals in media. Vegas Shorts believes in the power of the language of cinema 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

-You agree to use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster) for promotional purpose.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
- You must own all the rights to the film or have permission to use any songs included in your film.
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  • GIUSEPPE DE VUONO

    Amazing Festival, great communication and hosptality. I will subscribe my next project. Big hug Gius

    August 2022
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  • Benjamin Rosales

    It was such an honor to have my work recognized and awarded in this prestigious film festival. I definitely recommend this film festival to other film makers. Sincerely, Ben Rosales ("These Aren't People" animated short)

    July 2022
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  • Katsuhide Yamago

    Thank you for choosing my movie. I thought it wouldn't be accepted by the masses, and I thought it was a little difficult world view. Therefore, it is very encouraging to have been evaluated properly. I send an oversized appreciation.

    June 2022
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  • Mariana Tschudi

    Thanks very much for giving an award to our film AMEN, it was a pleasure and honour to be part of your festival!

    June 2022
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  • Barbara G. Grant

    I greatly appreciated this festival, and felt that the process was very well-run. Thank you for awarding my Script for "VR House."

    June 2022
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