Important: The review and online feature process takes 8-10 days from submission. Monthly deadlines align with the Short Film of the Month award.

1. Submit your Short Film
Submit your short film using a YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive link. Both public and private links are accepted.

2. Human Review Process
Every submission on Shorted is reviewed by human jurors, and every editorial review published on the platform is written by humans, never AI. Films are evaluated on storytelling, direction, performances, and overall craft. Reviews are typically completed within 8–10 days.

3. Selected Films & Awards
Selected films are featured by Shorted with an editorial review and promotional support. Exceptional films are also considered for recognitions such as Short Film of the Month and Short Film of the Year.

4. Premiere & Promotion
Outstanding films may receive YouTube premiere opportunities, Instagram promotion, and newsletter features to help them reach wider audiences.

Awards & Prizes

Short Film of the Month
Based on our team's ratings, the highest-scoring film will be awarded 'Short Film of the Month' (SOTM). Submissions made between the first and last day of the month are eligible, with results announced by the 15th of the following month.

Rules & Terms

Awards Evaluation System
By submitting a film to SHORTED, you confirm that you have read and accepted the terms below and agree to accept the outcome in accordance with our evaluation system and criteria.

We evaluate each submission fairly using four criteria: Story, Screenplay, Production, and Performance.

Submitting a film does not guarantee that it will be featured. All rule-compliant submissions receive a score, whether or not they are selected.

By submitting a film to SHORTED, filmmakers acknowledge that all synopses, introductions, captions, and accompanying editorial copy published by SHORTED are independently written by our editorial team as part of our curatorial process.

This editorial content reflects SHORTED's own voice and interpretation of the films we feature and may differ from filmmaker-provided descriptions, statements, or intended interpretations. As such, editorial copy is not subject to approval, revision, or replacement at the request of filmmakers, except where factual inaccuracies are identified.

What are the submission rules?
The short film should be under 60 minutes in duration and should not contain offensive or pornographic material. The person submitting it should either own the content or have the required distribution license and should not be plagiarising or copying content from another. Additionally, short films should not include banner ads, although ad-films are accepted. All short films that are submitted must be shared in their original language. Burnt subtitles should be present for all short films that are not in English.

What is the refund policy?
The submissions are irreversible, and a refund is not applicable if the user wants to withdraw the submission after submitting on the website or for not following the rules. If the film is not featured for not meeting the minimum criteria, the submission fee will not be refunded.

What happens if I get selected?
All the short films that receive a cumulative rating of 6.8 or above are featured on the platform. Our editorial team also writes a review of the film along with the feature. Additionally, we will promote it on our Instagram handle and newsletters.

How do you showcase short films?
We review the short films and embed the YouTube/Vimeo link along with it. We also add detailed information about the cast and the crew. For short films traveling in the festival circuit, we add the festival information.

How long does the review generally take?
The review takes approximately 8-10 days to go live on the website.

If I submit, am I guaranteed a feature?
Unfortunately, no. We showcase the best short films with our viewers, which is why not all short films get featured. They are judged for screenplay, direction, production, and performances.
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  • Agata Nawrocka

    Shorted has a great taste for independent cinema. But what matters most is that I can really feel their support and the wind in my wings. Highly recommend this platform and people who work there.

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Agata! We are happy you chose Shorted to share your work with the world. :)

  • Sophia Zolan

    Shorted is great! They gave a very kind review to my short film, Shadow, and gave it more exposure by spotlighting it on their website. Highly recommend!

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    We loved watching and featuring 'Shadow'! Can't wait to see more of your work. :)

  • Dan Perlman

    Shorted has been very kind to review my films Being Bublé (2025), Practice Space (2024), and Cramming (2020). Few platforms that spotlight short films. Shorted really makes an effort.

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    It's always a joy to feature your work, Dan. Glad to be part of your journey!

  • Michael Fodera

    Very glad there is a platform like Shorted out there, they have always been supportive of indie filmmakers and I'm always happy to have my work featured. They are part of a wonderful community of filmmakers and I've networked with some amazing talent through Shorted.

    March 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Happy to support, always. Thank you for your kind words, Michael. :)

  • Emil T. Jonsson

    Big ups for Shorted. They've featured two of my shorts and been super friendly all the way. Getting a Best of the Month was great for our visibility as well. Keep it up!

    March 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much, Emil! What a pleasure it was featuring your work. Happy to help with the visibility. :)))