Where can I submit short films?

Here is a list of 20 film festivals, both domestic and international, that are worth submitting to in the upcoming year:

  • Sundance Film Festival.
  • Cannes Film Festival.
  • Palm Springs International ShortFest.
  • Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.
  • Aspen Shortsfest.
  • Tribeca Film Festival.
  • Los Angeles Film Festival.

How do you get a short film picked up?

In fact, some online short film websites get MILLIONS of views each month, and they have active subscribers.

  1. Online Short Film Festivals and Curators.
  2. Instagram and IGTV.
  3. Facebook Watch.
  4. The Film Fund: Auteurs and FF Studios Chat Community.
  5. Twitter.
  6. Your Email List.
  7. Local Film Meetups and Screening Events.
  8. YouTube.

Can anyone submit a short film to Sundance?

Only films retaining world premiere status are eligible for open submission to this category. Completed films that have been or will have been exhibited theatrically or otherwise made available to the general public, either for free or for purchase, prior to January 30, 2023 are not eligible to submit to this category.

How much does it cost to submit a short film to Sundance?

Sundance Film Festival Submissions The U.S. or International Short Film will cost $40 as well as entry of Episodic Content and New Frontier Projects. Likewise, U.S. Feature Films and International Features cost a bit more to enter into the Sundance Film Festival and will run $65 for an on-time entry fee.

How do I send a short film to an Oscar?

To submit a film, go to submissions.oscars.org to register and request access to either the Animated Short Film or Live Action Short Film category. Once approved, you’ll receive an automated email with instructions.

How do you make a short film go viral?

8 Tips to Get Your Short Movie to Go Viral

  1. Be visually unique with great music and sound. Going viral means stimulating people enough to prompt them to share your work.
  2. Tell a story and trigger the right emotional response.
  3. Keep it short.
  4. Know your potential stakeholders.
  5. Piggyback where you can.
  6. Conclusion.

How many short films does Sundance accept?

7 short films
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 95-minute theatrical program of 7 short films curated from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival short film program, including three titles that won Festival awards.

Is there money in short films?

Short films, whether they are being shared online or through film festivals, are most profitable as a calling card that will get you more work. Look at it as a resume, but for your film career. Every short film you write, direct, produce, and -most importantly – share will lead to more work.