Preface: Some sites are blocked from the computer I'm working from; will bring current at a later time.For no particular reason I'm starting here:http://dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Movies_and_Film/Film_Festivals/Short_Films/Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival (France)http://www.clermont-filmfest.com/index.php?m=158Deadline for online entry: October 14, 2010 (
Assume similar/same for 2011, IOW we have time).
Registration fee: free of charge
Requirements:
1) Films completed after: July 1st, 2009
2) Maximum running time: 40 minutes
3) Origin: Worldwide, France excepted
4) Festival screening format: 35 mm, Beta SP Pal or Digital Betacam Pal
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival http://lashortsfest.com/content.asp?PageID=21Regular Deadline – April 2, 2011
Final Deadline – May 14, 2011Fees:
Shorts under 30 minutes, for each entry:
• Early Bird Savings Deadline: $39 for non-members, $29 for members
• Regular Deadline: $49 for non-members, $39 for members
• Final Deadline: $59 for non-members, $49 for members
Long shorts 30 to 60 minutes, for each entry:
• Early Bird Savings Deadline: $49 for non-members, $39 for members
• Regular Deadline: $59 for non-members, $49 for members
• Final Deadline: $69 for non-members, $59 for members
Films must be submitted on DVD or DVD PAL in (Region 0 or 1).
Worldwide Short Film Festival http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/festival_info/to_enter.htmlSubmission deadline is February 21, 2011. (Maybe next year).
Some decent cash
prizeshttp://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/festival_info/awards.htmlInternational Hamburg Short Film Festival (Germany)http://festival.shortfilm.com/index.php?id=ikffentry&L=1submission deadline is 15 February 2011. (Next year, folks).
This year for the first time you can upload your film directly to our FTP server.
Accepted formats: Film: Super 8, 16mm and 35mm; Video: DVD, Mini DV PAL, DV Cam PAL and Betacam SP PAL. DVDs need to have five seconds of black before and after the film. We also require exact information on aspect ratio and anamorphic formats if used. If the original version of the film or video is in a language other than English or German, the film should (if possible) be subtitled in English.
The running time of films entered for the competitions (except for the Three-Minute Quickie) should not exceed 30 minutes.
Flickerfest (Australia)http://www.flickerfest.com.au/I can't find a submission page, but
they've already had their 2011 show so... Next year, mates.
Fair prizes
http://www.flickerfest.com.au/prizes.aspxHuesca Film Festival (Spain)http://www.huesca-filmfestival.com/cine/contents/E_reglamento-2011.htmlThe
entry form deadline before 1st March 2011.
All the films selected for the Contest must be in the possession of the Secretariat before 15th May 2011. (Do-able).Format for the selection process must be in DVD
Uppsala International Short Film Festival (Sweden)http://www.shortfilmfestival.com/I can't get the "Enter your film" link to work.
But judging from the
Show dates in OCT 2011 this might be do-able.
Manhattan Short Film Festival http://www.msfilmfest.com/film.htmlCan't really figure out a deadline for the film submission.
There's a screenplay contest with a
July 31st 2011 deadline, but... that's not we're interested in.
I guess it's the same for the shorts:
http://www.manhattanshort.com/ (image/link @ page bottom).
Do-able, IOW!
Brief Encounters Short Film Festival http://www.encounters-festival.org.uk/about-us/contacts.htmlOne of the more "dodgy" sites.
CON-CAN Movie Festival http://en.con-can.com/submissions/schedule.phpDirectors of the 80 movies selected for the competition will be informed by the end of September 2010. (
Assume similar/same for 2011: October - early September. This is a go).
http://en.con-can.com/submissions/guidelines.phpMust be no more than 30 minutes in length.
Application Fee - Free
Webcuts (Berlin, Germany)http://www.webcuts.org/2010/movie-submission.htmlDeadline of submission is the 1st April 2011. (Do-able!)
There is no submission fee.
I guess you win "Braggin' rights".
HEY, MC! > http://www.webcuts.org/2010/categories.htmlGet your Machinima butt in there!
Harmony Film Festival (Australia)http://www.harmonyfilmfest.com/2007/entries.htmlbefore FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th (
Assume similar/same for 2011. Good to go, IOW!)
entry fee of $40.00 AU dollars
All films must be submitted in HQ video file & DVD
AWARDS!!
http://www.harmonyfilmfest.com/2007/about_awards.html(Wow! That and a buck thirty-five will get me a coke outta the machine! [Can I have my 40AU dollars back, now?])
Shorts Film Festival (Australian)http://shortsfilmfestival.com/competition/Earlybird Deadline is: 10 September 2010
Regular Deadline is: 3 December 2010 (
Assume similar/same for 2011. IOW we're good!)
Films must be no longer than 20 minutes
All entries must be submitted online at Withoutabox
There's talk of an entry fee, but I can't find it.
Might be problem. Rick, you Aussie or neighboring?
Asia Pacific Shorts (Film)
NON AUSTRALIAN FILMS from the following countries New Zealand, South East Asia and Asia Pacific are invited to enter this category. • Only entries with significant input from your country of origin are eligible for the Shorts Film Festival Asia Pacific Category and to compete in competition for Best International Short Film. The Festival Manager's decision is final • Shorts Film Festival is open to all genres • Films must be no longer than 20 minutes • Films must have been completed after 1 March 2009.
Token awards:
http://shortsfilmfestival.com/competition/prizes/I think these guys are outta biz.
Angel Film Festival :
http://www.angelfilmfestival.org/index.phpDC Shorts (Washington, DC)http://www.dcshorts.com/enter-a-film/8th Annual DC Shorts Film Festival
September 8-15, 2011. Easy as 3.14159265Films must be under :20.
Token awards.
Each submission requires a separate entry form and fee. We can only preview films on DVD (NTSC or PAL) or online on a secure page.
I don't see what the fee cost is that is mentioned.
Will add to this later!!!
Aside info
http://www.shortfilmdepot.com/index.php?nlang=2http://www.flickerfestfilmmakersresource.com/Finding_Fundinghttp://www.flickerfestfilmmakersresource.com/Listen_to_the_Experts
Preface: Some sites are blocked from the computer I'm working from; will bring current at a later time.Oscar Short Films Awards Festivals Listhttp://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/rules/shortsfestivals.htmlAFI FEST (California, USA)http://www.afi.com/afifest/afifest2010submissions.aspxWe will be open for submissions to AFI FEST 2011 in MarchSome regs
http://www.afi.com/afifest/regulations2011.aspxANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL (Michigan, USA)http://www.aafilmfest.org/submitAll submitting filmmakers will be notified regarding acceptance by February 18, 2011 Maybe next year.
Dodgy :
http://www.aafilmfest.org/awardsANNECY FESTIVAL INT'L DU CINEMA D'ANIMATION (FRANCE)http://www.annecy.org/annecy-2011/take-part/submit-a-filmSubmissions for other [non-feature] categories are now closedFor short films, TV and commissioned films and graduation films*, the PDF interactive form should be completed and sent no later than 1st February 2011. Next year, folks.
All works submitted for selection must be presented on video DVD Pal or NTSC.
Official Awards
The juries will award the following prizes:
a) short films
- the Annecy Cristal
- a special jury award
- the “Jean-Luc Xiberras” award for a first film
- a special distinction
Wow! I'm all giddy!
No, there is no entry fee required. Good.
ASPEN SHORTSFEST (Colorado, USA)http://www.aspenfilm.org/index.php/events/aspen-shortsfestThe final deadline for entries for the International Competition has now passed. Succinct while vague.
ATHENS INT'L FILM FESTIVAL (Ohio, USA)http://www.athensfest.org/Deadline: January 14, 2011 Next year, folks!
SHORT DOCUMENTARY - SHORT NARRATIVE
First Prize $ 400 - First Prize $ 750
Second Prize $ 200 - Second Prize $ 500
Third Prize $ 100 - Third Prize $ 250 ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL (Georgia, USA)http://atlantafilmfestival.com/content/view/621/244/Extended Deadline to Monday, January 24. Next year, folks! All works must be submitted on DVD.
Short Films (Running Times 40 minutes and under)
Regular Entry Fee / WAB Entry Fee
Earlybird Deadline October 8, 2010 $30.00 / $25.00
Regular Deadline December 3, 2010 $40.00 / $35.00
Late Deadline December 31, 2010 $50.00 / $45.00
WAB Extended Deadline January 24, 2011 $70.00 / $55.00 AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL (Texas, USA)http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/guidelines_rulesI dunno... maybe I'm missing something. It appears you just need to show up with your DVD.
Films must be available for screening during the Austin Film Festival, October 20-27, 2011.No prior submission. ??
Films must be short narratives of 40 minutes or less.
The site speaks of not waiving fees, which is fine and all, but there's no mention of what the fees actually are.
BERLIN INT'L FILM FESTIVAL (GERMANY)http://www.berlinale.de/en/service/_filmanmeldung/how_to_berlinale/index.htmlNovember 15, 2010 for short films. (
Assume similar/same for 2011, IOW - next year)Registration fee: € 50,– short films.
Accepted formats for selection:
35mm, Beta Sp, Digibeta, DVD, HDCam, Blu-ray (region free).
Win Bears!
http://www.berlinale.de/en/das_festival/preise_und_juries/preise_internationale_jury/index.html
BRITISH ACADEMY OF FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS [BAFTA] AWARDS (ENGLAND)http://www.bafta.org/awards/film/film-awards-shorts,145,BA.htmlEntry for the 2010/11 British Academy Short Film and Short Animation Awards is now closed. Updated rules and entry requirements for the 2011/12 Awards will be published on this page later this year.
The Short Film Award is open to entries from the UK only and provides an opportunity for British filmmakers to demonstrate their skills to the world.Films must be no more than 40 minutes in duration.
CANADIAN FILM CENTRE’S WORLDWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (CANADA)See Worldwide Short Film Festival in top section.
CANNES FESTIVAL INT'L DU FILM (FRANCE)http://www.shortfilmcorner.com/uk/inscription-condition.htmlDEADLINE TO REGISTER WILL BE APRIL 10, 2011 Do-able squeaker!
Your film length must not exceed 35 min.
First film registration: 95 € (VAT included)
Please note that the registration of your film at the Short Film Corner has nothing to do with the Short Film Competition or the Cinéfondation (please refer to
http://www.festival-cannes.com).
[This becomes somewhat circular at this point as the Cannes site redirects you right back to this page. >
]Upload your film directly on
http://www.shortfilmcorner.com CHICAGO INT’L CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL (Illinois, USA)http://www.cicff.org/content/applications-deadlines/3May 1: Early deadline for entry - save 20% off entry fee!
May 31: Final (postmark) deadline for entry. Pot luck:
http://www.cicff.org/content/awards-presented/5CHICAGO INT'L FILM FESTIVAL (Illinois, USA)http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/entries_and_requirements/rules_and_regulations/Entries eligible for early bird rates must be postmarked by
April 1st, 2011. Regular entries must be postmarked by June 24, 2011. Late entries will be accepted until July 11, 2011, provided that the entry is accompanied by the late entry fee.
Early Bird Rates (Postmarked by April 1, 2011)
- Short Subject - under 60 minutes (category 3) $40.00
Regular Deadline (Postmarked by June 24, 2010)
- Short Subject - under 60 minutes (category 3) $50.00
Entries postmarked June 25 - July 11, 2010 must pay the following late entry fee:
- Short Subject - under 60 minutes (category 3) $70.00
CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL (California, CA)http://www.cinequest.org/ff_submit.phpSubmissions are now closed for Cinequest Film Festival 21.We will begin accepting submissions in the Spring for our next season.
CLERMONT-FERRAND INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (FRANCE)FESTIVAL DE CINE DE HUESCA (SPAIN)FLICKERFEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS FESTIVAL (AUSTRALIA)See same in top section.
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