CONTEST RULES:
15th Annual Short Shorts Film Festival Saturday, January 18 at 7pm CST
DEADLINE TO ENTER: January 10, 2020, 4:30pm CST.
FILM DURATION MUST BE FIVE MINUTES OR LESS
Film must not contain any nudity or any content that would give the film an R-rating Film MUST have original or royalty free music that you have obtained permission to use
Film content must be original (no adaptations)
Film may be in any genre: animation, documentary, comedy, drama, music video, etc.
You may submit more than one film to the festival
There is a $15.00 entry fee, per film
THE LAST DAY YOUR FILM WILL BE ACCEPTED IS January 10, 2020 at 4:30PM CST.
You will be notified via email the week of January 13, 2020
Filmmakers that are finalists receive one complimentary ticket to the event
A panel of judges will review the films, and the top selections (usually 12-15 total) will be shown at the festival on January 18, 2020 at 7pm
The audience will score each film from 1-10, and the top three (first, second, and third place) will be announced live at the event,and will receive a cash prize (listed below)
Filmmakers need not be present to win.
There are no refunds on entry fees to if your film is disqualified, or not selected as a finalist.
Checks will be handed out the evening of the event or put in the mail the following Monday. Please make sure you list your proper mailing address on your application
Cash Prizes 1st-$300 2nd-$200 3rd-$100
Additional Info:
The fee for entering the film festival is $15 (US) per film.
Questions/Problems, please email: Robert at rlee@duluthplayhouse.org