Zeal Reel Micro Short Film Competition

I had such a great time attending this festival! Everyone was really lovely and welcoming. Communication was very clear from day one of submission! They're serious about encouraging new filmmakers to keep working, the grand jury prize allowed me to update my gear and subsequently the quality of my videos. I will always be thankful to those who are involved in this festival (especially to Shawn). I did not know one single person from inside the organization so I can attest that these are very honest and professional people. Go submit your film!

This was the first year for the Zeal Reel contest so the organizers deserve praise for being able to carry it off smoothly. There were some problems with communication, but that was more than made up for by the lovely reception and screening. It was terrific for me and the star of my film to see it on a large screen with an audience. The networking opportunity was also very good. There were filmmakers from as far away as New York City and the audience/judges were a very diverse and talented group of people. It was a pleasure to talk with fellow producers of micro short films. I hope to produce something for next year.

Excellent communications, to include a social media showcase of the selected films. We were very proud and honored to have our short selected by Zeal Reel's festival!

My 1 min music trailer of Beatles “John from Liverpool” was selected and screened at the festival. We did not get to attend in person but very excited to be part of the great lineup of excellent films.

I thought the Zeal Reel festival was a great opportunity for me as a micro filmmaker. They really understand what it means to make an effective one-minute film. I found them enthusiastic by email, and they had an active social media presence when it came to marketing their event. I wasn't able to attend, but I am wholly satisfied and look to this as a festival to which I will submit again! Can't wait to hear the award winners!