Have you ever asked yourself, what is a short film?

Yes we all know it is a film that is 40 minutes or less, but what is it really? Is it an idea? A pitch? An example? A calling card? Business card?

The answer is of course all of the above.

That idea underscores the overall mission of The Short Film Showcase. The best way get your short film seen, and help your career grow, is to show it the masses.

The Short Film Showcase is an hour long television show that features some of best short films in the world.

We want to make sure your short film is seen by the thousands of people across the country, instead of just the few dozen or so that will be attending a traditional film festival screening.

This is not your standard online showcase or film festival. Your short film will actually be on Television! This will promote you as a filmmaker and help bring more attention to the movie you have created. You can check out an example of the show here: https://vimeo.com/204188941

The Short Film Showcase has already been green-light to air on two networks, Tuff-TV and AMGTV. Both of which can be seen in more than 81 million house holds across the United States! We are also planning to air the show on Amazon Prime, Roku, FilmOn, Netflix along with many other Broadcast TV Stations and TV Networks.

Awards & Prizes

Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best First Time Filmmaker
Best Soundtrack
Best Sound Design
Best Short Short (under 5 mins)
Best Documentary
Best Narrative
Best Drama
Best Experimental
Best Animation
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Sci Fi

Rules & Terms

By submitting your film, You hereby authorize the the Short Film Showcase/Off The Road Productions LLC to exhibit the submitted film online and on television in perpetuity.

The individual(s) or company submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening while understanding and accepting these requirements and regulations.

All submissions are handled fairly and equally, regardless of which deadline you choose. Late submissions are screened and judged in the same manner as early submissions. However, we encourage you to submit as early as possible.

All films must be in English or have English subtitles. Non-subtitled or dubbed foreign language films will not be considered.

All clearances must be obtained for exhibition.

Applicants are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for third-party materials included in the film, including but not limited to music, trademarks, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. The Short Film Showcase expressly disclaims all liability or responsibility for any violations of the foregoing.

You agree to indemnify us and hold us and our employees, owners, affiliates, and partners harmless from all claims and liability associated with your participation or entry to the Short Film Showcase.

Entries must be submitted online, either via the online submission platform you have chosen or e-mailed to Roadydistribution@gmail.com.

This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in the State of California, and its validity, construction, and effect shall be governed by the laws of the State of California applicable to agreements wholly performed therein. The municipal, state, and federal courts located in the Los Angeles County, State of California, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any and all disputes arising under this Agreement and the parties hereto hereby submit themselves to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts for such purposes.

By submitting your film to the Short Film Showcase you agree that you have read, accept, will abide by all rules and regulations.