Films selected for the ShortList Short Film Competition are selected across categories. They are not selected within genre categories. Genre categories are used only to provide the Judges with a way to navigate towards films that align with their areas of cinematic interest.
For instance, typical ShortList selections might include all of the following on one list:
Gripping dramas
Innovative animations
Thought-provoking science fiction
Compelling documentaries
Experimental films
Heart-warming comedies
This diverse representation ensures that the ShortList Short Film Competition remains a true celebration of cinematic art in all its forms, offering something for every film enthusiast.
Entry Categories
The ShortList Short Film Competition
The ShortList Short Film Competition entry categories are listed below:
These categories are designed to accommodate various storytelling styles, genres, and creative visions, ensuring that filmmakers from all backgrounds and with different artistic approaches have a place in our competition.
Drama, or Comedy
Action, or Adventure
Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Thriller
Family Film
Documentary
Animation
Horror (We do not consider films with explicit and graphic violence, or gore focused horror.)
Narrative Short (When a film doesn’t neatly fit into a category, choose Narrative Short.)
International Films - (Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, & UK) - Non US films should list themselves as International, plus all applicable genre categories. The regular submission fees apply to films produced or co-produced in or with Australia, Canada, Japan, the UK and all EU countries.
International Films (30% Discounted Entry Fee for Qualifying Countries) Qualifying Countries are all countries EXCEPT Australia, Canada, EU Countries, Japan, UK & USA) - The category International Films - Qualifying Countries is for films that were produced or co-produced with NO CONNECTION to Australia, Canada, EU Countries, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Any film claiming this discount and having a connection to one of these countries will be disqualified.
For additional submission information, reference The ShortList Short Film Competition rules page.
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