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.

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

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.

Overall Rating
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Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Shelley Lewis

    This was an awesome festival for Flatlanders the Series! 💗 Rokfin.com/flatlanders gives a huge thank you!! 💗💗💗

    February 2025
  • “So glad Maximos Thorn, the lead in our short film Closer to the Line, was nominated for Best Actor. Congratulations to the winner! It was an honor to be nominated. Onward!”

    February 2025
  • Kendrick McLin

    Thank you to My Lord Jesus, for allowing me to do this! I am truly humbled, honored and grateful to have only been a part of the Vegas Shorts festival, but to also have had my film nominated, what a wonderful experience. Thank you Vegas Shorts for this opportunity!

    February 2025
  • Terrence Turner

    Thank you for honouring Mimî M. Khayisa (Ndiweni) for her spectacular one-woman performance in our film "Dishonour".

    February 2025
  • Daniel Neofetou

    Very happy to win best experimental film at Vegas Shorts for my short Promulgate!

    November 2024