Short film competition for students

Where can I submit my short film for students?

Many festivals allow students to submit work for free if you do so early!

  • ALL AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL FILM FESTIVAL. …
  • NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth) …
  • BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. …
  • BOSTON INTERNATIONAL KIDS FILM FESTIVAL. …
  • BURBANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. …
  • SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.

Where can I submit short films?

20 Film Festivals You Should Enter Your Short Film Into

  • Sundance Film Festival. Park City, Utah. …
  • Cannes Film Festival. Cannes, France. …
  • Palm Springs International ShortFest. …
  • Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. …
  • Aspen Shortsfest. …
  • Tribeca Film Festival. …
  • Los Angeles Film Festival. …
  • Telluride Film Festival.

How do I apply for a short film?

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 I apply for short film festivals?

Submitting to Film Festivals

  1. Highlight personal threads. …
  2. Give your film a hook. …
  3. Seek out connections. …
  4. Give your film the time it needs. …
  5. 6 Filmmakers Share Their Advice for Project-Winning Treatments. …
  6. 5 Things Every Filmmaker Should Know Before Making Their First Feature.

How do I submit a short film to Netflix?

Netflix only accepts submissions through a licensed literary agent, or from a producer, attorney, manager, or entertainment executive with whom we have a preexisting relationship. Any idea that is submitted by other means is considered an “unsolicited submission.”

Can short films make money?

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.

Does Netflix accept short films?

Netflix isn't known for short films and they don't make them easy to find (a search for 'short films' won't bring them all up), but you shouldn't sleep on the quality of their catalog, which contains some true gems.