Film Festival submissions

Click the FilmFreeway link for more info.

Shorts are 45 minutes or less. Entries must be submitted with a secure online screener via FilmFreeway. 
 

Programming decisions are made by the festival directors and our selection committee. If accepted, we will notify filmmakers by email via FilmFreeway. After acceptance, the exhibition copy will need to be in our office two weeks before the festival. We do not pay rental fees for submitted work that is programmed.
 

Although the art of filmmaking is not competitive, Atlanta Shortsfest does give accolades to films selected as best in various categories: Best Narrative and Documentary Shorts, Best Director, Best Comedy, Best Drama, and many more. Visit the awards page
 

Entry fee waivers are only offered to festival alumni. If you screened with us before, contact us for a fee waiver code.