One-Reeler is a unique Los Angeles-based international awards competition that recognizes and promotes short films with a runtime of 12 minutes or less. Attracting filmmakers from all over the world, the competition emphasizes original, concise and impactful storytelling – the same qualities film festivals and distributors look for. With hundreds of short films submitted every year from all over the world, placement in our competition signifies to the film industry that your “one-reeler” is exceptional. Past competition Winners have also won or been nominated for: BAFTAs, Critics Choice Awards, Emmys, Genie Awards, Golden Globes, Hollywood Film Awards, Saturn Awards.

Winner laurels in gold, black, and white for your film's marketing and promotion; indefinite listing on the One-Reeler website; custom 24k One-Reeler Winner Statuette for our Best Short Film winner; IMDb Awards credit for all films that place in the competition; scorecards available.

• Submissions must be 12 minutes or less (excluding end credits).

• Submissions in other than English must be subtitled English.

• Screenplay submissions must be uploaded as a PDF file, typed in English, and properly formatted using 12-point Courier font. Most screenwriting software will do this for you.

• Please provide an online link to your submission and be sure to include the password on our submission form if applicable. DVDs are not accepted.

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  • Federico Santini

    A truly beautiful festival, well organized and with excellent communication!

    February 2024
  • Very impressed by my experience with One-Reeler! Communication was timely, professional, and friendly. It was great to take part in the competition and be recognized as an award winner. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of the competition! :)

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Hello Autumn,

    Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review! We really enjoyed THE FEAST and are honored to include it among our December winners!

    - One-Reeler Team

  • Matt Townsend

    A fantastic festival that communicated well, and honoured our short horror Screenplay, Sirens of Silence. Thank you One-Reeler!

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Matt, and congratulations once more on your placement! We really enjoyed SIRENS OF SILENCE and hope to see more of your work in the near-future.

    - One-Reeler Team

  • Thank you for the win... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Mario, and congratulations once again!

    We hope to see more of your work in the near-future!

    - One-Reeler Team

  • Barry Samson

    Thank You Jeff and One Reeler! What an excellent Festival!
    Our film "Cats and Husbands" was a Finalist and we are so honored! Thank You for your excellent celebration Independent Cinema!

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Barry! We really enjoyed CATS AND HUSBANDS and hope to see more short films from you in the future.

    Congratulations once again!

    - One-Reeler Team