Short-filmz.net is a website to support independent filmmakers started in 2012. We used to be called as short-filmz.com before. We publish short films, photos and screenplays from all over the world and we regularly host a contest and announce winners on our website. We have memberships where you can register on our website and reach out to other fellow filmmakers, writers and photographers with same interests. We will be writing reviews and our thoughts on our website for not just the winners but also for all the official selections.

-We typically accept films that has good story telling and acting.
-For screenplays, we typically look for scripts that has a good flow and depth in characters.
-For photos, we typically look for shots that has a good composition, colors, editing and story the image conveys.

Awards & Prizes

Top three to ten films will be selected by our team and will be posted on our website on our Exceptional Short Films page along with a short review about the film. We will also post all the films considered for the contest on our Official Selections page. We will also give a short review for all the official selections. We will not post the videos of your films on our website until your film is available to public viewing in YouTube or Vimeo.

Screenplay Contest
We will post the names and the profiles of top three screenplay contest winners on our website under exceptional screenplay category. We will also post the profiles of official selections on our website. We will give a short review for all the official selections and exceptional screenplays.

Photography Contest
We will post the names and the profiles of top three to ten photography contest Winners and official selections on our website. We will give a short review for all the official selections and winners

Please note the order of selection below

1. Winner
2. Official Selection
3. Finalist
4 Semi-Finalist
5. Quarter-Finalist
6 Not-Selected

Please note: Not-Selected films, finalists, semi-finalists and quarter finalists will not get reviews

Rules & Terms

1. We require a vimeo or YouTube or FilmFreeway digital screening link. We don't accept DVDs
2. We don't have any prior screening or première requirements
3. Please include English subtitles for non-English films. We won't consider other language films without English subtitles
4. We consider only non-documentary films at this time
5. Duration of the film should be less than or equal to 25 minutes
6. Once we notify the official selections and winners, they can let us know if we can post the film for public viewing in our website. If not, we will just have a poster, synopsis, review, and trailer. If the filmmaker is interested, we will also post their email address so potential producers can contact them.

Screenplay Contest
1. We accept short film screenplays with up to 20 pages in length and feature film screenplays with up to 200 pages
2. Screenplays should be properly written adhering to proper screenwriting format
3. We will read the screenplays submitted only for the purposes of this contest and will not share with anyone outside our festival team without your permission

Photography Contest
1. We accept different categories of photos without limiting it to a specific category
2. We judge the photos based on the composition, quality, subject, color pattern and uniqueness
3. We need a Title, Location (If it is a nature, landscape or architecture) and a caption for your photo submissions
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  • Pipou Phuong Nguyen

    Thank you for selecting my film The Boy who Cheated Death 🥳✨

    April 2025
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  • Jill Remez

    Thank you for honoring my screenplay, The Movie Star. It really means a lot.

    April 2025
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  • Peng Gefei

    It’s an honor to be shortlisted for this competition. This has truly been a valuable experience.

    March 2025
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  • Guliz Mutlu

    Dear Shortz Film Festival

    Words seem insufficient to truly express the depth of my gratitude for the Semi-Finalist selection of my film, Asphalt Adonis. To be recognized by such a prestigious and globally respected institution is an honor beyond measure, and I am still somewhat overwhelmed by the news.

    From the moment I conceived of Asphalt Adonis, it was a deeply personal and passionate project. It represents countless hours of dedication, collaboration, and unwavering belief in a story that I felt compelled to tell. To see that story resonate with the discerning eyes of the Shortz Film Festival jury is not only validating but also incredibly inspiring.

    Being named a Semi-Finalist at the Shortz Film Festival provides Asphalt Adonis with a platform that I could only have dreamed of. It opens doors to new audiences, new opportunities, and new conversations. It elevates the film's visibility in a way that will undoubtedly impact its future trajectory, and for that, I am profoundly thankful.

    Beyond the potential benefits for the film itself, this selection holds immense personal significance. As a filmmaker, I constantly strive to hone my craft, to push creative boundaries, and to tell stories that matter. This recognition from the Shortz Film Festival serves as a powerful affirmation that I am on the right path.

    The Shortz Film Festival is more than just a competition; it is a celebration of cinema in its purest form. It is a gathering of artists, visionaries, and storytellers from around the world, all united by a shared love for the art of filmmaking.

    Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for this extraordinary honor. I am deeply humbled and inspired by your recognition as a female director.

    With sincere gratitude,

    Guliz Mutlu

    Asphalt Adonis
    The Short Film with English Subtitles: https://youtu.be/FstzieFrSP4

    March 2025
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  • Ernest Dempsey

    Thank you for featuring my script. Loved to be part of it!

    March 2025
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