Welcome to the 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

-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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  • Benoit Lamarche

    We are thrilled and deeply honored to have been chosen for the 21st edition, and to top it off, winning the award for Best Student Film! What an incredible experience!

    March 2024
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  • Cathy Cahlin Ryan

    Great communication and wonderful experience,

    March 2024
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  • Ron Chaney

    Great communication and service, we are so pleased to be included in the Vegas Shorts festival. This was our second selection and first win for Devil's Den. Cast and Crew say thanks for recognizing our short and the effort/love put forth in all areas of film making. Thank you, Ron Chaney

    January 2024
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  • Matt Townsend

    So honoured to have won at the 20th Season of the Vegas Shorts with our Screenplay 'Sirens of Silence'. Heartfelt Thanks!

    January 2024
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  • Esther Inbal

    A great pleasure to participate and to be nominated best documentary !!!

    January 2024
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