LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS is a cinematic event dedicated to celebrating the art of filmmaking and nurturing emerging talents in the international film landscape. Our festival aims to provide a unique platform for directors, producers, and cinematic artists of all genres and backgrounds, facilitating the sharing of their works with a diverse audience of film enthusiasts.

With a rich and diverse program, we showcases an eclectic selection of films ranging from narrative to documentary, from experimental artistic expression to genre filmmaking. Each year, we strive to curate a variety of content that stimulates the minds and hearts of audiences, promoting cultural diversity and expressive freedom.

We are committed to supporting and showcasing innovation and creativity in the world of cinema, rewarding the most deserving works with significant accolades and international visibility.

Join us in celebrating the magic of cinema and discovering new talents that will inspire and captivate audiences worldwide!

The shorts selected and winners will receive the opportunity to sign a distribution deal with VS Distribution for a paid admission of 7-day theatrical run in Los Angeles County.

LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS 2024
2nd Edition

LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS is organized by "VS Distribution".

1) LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS accept Live Action Short Film, Animated Short Film and Documentary Short Film with english subtitles.

2) The director/Producer/User will be notified the official selection by FilmFreeway and then he will can use the official Laurel’s on his project.

3) LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS reserves the right to refuse submission and remove any projects at any moment.

4) All registration fees submitted with FilmFreeway to LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS are non-refundable.

5) Travel and living expenses are charged by the Director/Producer/User.

6) All projects submitted and selected (including trailer,teaser,poster,pressbook ecc) will be published on our website www.vocespettacolo.com and on our social media channels.

7) The copies are and will be used by the Organizing Committee only for cultural, non-profit purposes and the best sequences may be broadcast by media as promotion before, during and after “LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS” also in collaboration with Public Institutions, Media, Schools, etc.
- You authorizes:
a) the widest broadcasting of the work (that is not subjected to any right or other indemnity) making it as easy as possible for the work to be put at the disposal of the institutions that may require it.
b) the vision of the video to delegates, credited journalists, observers, experts invited by the Organizing Committee.
c) the deposit of the copies of the production in the Central Archives of the VS Distribution Organizing Committee, to be used exclusively for study, documentation and institutional purposes.

8) The Director/Producer/User must declares to acted in the respect of dispositions of the cine-television rights. The participants will be considered directly responsible for any request or claim for damages or refund coming after the presentation of the work at the LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS.

9) The Organizing Committee grants the right to use the participants’ names at the Program, for its own promotional activity.

10) LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS does not accept:
a) Low quality Video
b) Amateur video and smartphone video
c) Political and religious video
d) Sex video
e) Racials video

11) The LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS's Primary Awards is the opportunity to sign a distribution deal with VS Distribution for a paid admission of 7-day theatrical run in Los Angeles County.

12) LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS can remove the selected projects from the program at any time.

13) You agree to indemnify VS Distribution, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos submitted and selected.

14) The Director/Producer/User is invited to publicly review the program in the section of FilmFreeWay, but for any problems that occurred during the Program or at the end of it, he accept to don't damage the image of the program through untrue and offensive statements. In such a case, the project will be immediately disqualified and the board may initiate legal action by seeking compensation for professional image damage.

15) By submitting the project to LOS ANGELES SHORT FILM AWARDS the Director/Producer/User understands and accepts these requirements, rules and regulations.

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  • Grazie a tutto lo staff per averci scelto come migliori best director.Onorati e felici di aver partecipato a questo bellissimo festival....alla prossima spero

    October 2021
  • È stato un Festival molto emozionante. Grazie per il premio come miglior attrice e per la candidatura alla finale del corto

    October 2021