Category: Film Submissions

Call for Short Films & Animation – EXTENDED DEADLINE: Jan 3

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS 2012 Call for Entries

call for entries

 


Spring/Summer 2012 ScreeningsClick here to download our 2012 Spring/Summer Submission Form PDF

Submission Guidelines

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: EXTENDED!! January 3, 2012


HOLLYWOOD SHORTS is one of Los Angeles’ most popular and longest running monthly industry short film microcinemas.  Since October 1998, the HOLLYWOOD SHORTS team has hosted some of the top international short films and animation at screening venues throughout around Los Angeles.  This is an international showcase, and we accept all formats of production, including traditional and computer animation, 35mm, 16mm, Digital Video and HD.  All genres are accepted, including comedy, drama, sci-fi, children’s programming, music video, experimental and documentary. HOLLYWOOD SHORTS is generally held on the third weekend of each month.  Our monthly INDUSTRY SCREENING SERIES is non-competitive.  Appropriate submissions will also be eligible for programming in our special events, the annual ANIMATION SHORTSFEST, our annual WOMEN FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE and the AFRICAN AMERICAN FILMMAKERS SHORTSFEST.


 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Film must be no longer than 30 minutes. Submissions are accepted in DVD (NTSC ONLY please)  REGION 0 or 1 for review.  Digital submissions are accepted via secure online screener (e.g.: Vimeo, etc) or ftp upload.

Film must have been completed no earlier than January 2010.  Shorts can be originally shot on film, HD, or other video formats, as well as all animation formats. Films are evaluated in the following genres: drama, comedy, animation, documentary, music video, experimental.

Submission DVDs are generally not returned unless requested, and sent with self-addressed stamped envelope.   Selected submissions remain eligible and in consideration for up to 12 months for other special screenings and festivals organized and hosted by HOLLYWOOD SHORTS throughout the year.

DO NOT send packages with a signature requirement.

 

SUBMIT YOUR FILM

SUBMIT YOUR FILM ONLINE: Email link and password of your secure online screening page (Vimeo, private Youtube, etc.)

Film Title, and filmmaker name must be in Subject line of email.

PAY ENTRY FEE ONLINE: Click here to go to online payment page

$15.00 submission fee. Checks should be made out to: HOLLYWOOD SHORTS

INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS:  $15.00 must be money order or cash – US DOLLARS.
No international checks please.

Each shorts program screening includes an extensive Filmmaker Q&A.


SUBMIT PACKAGES TO:
 HOLLYWOOD SHORTS
 1801 Garfield Ave
Hollywood, CA  90028


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Dec 15, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

Call for Films: 5th African American ShortsFest

 

2012 African American ShortsFest www.hollywoodshorts.com5th African American ShortsFest

at the  American Cinematheque

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 18,  2011

 

CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM

 

 

Ya'Ke - director of KATRINA'S SON

Ya'Ke Smith - KATRINA'S SON

CALL FOR FILMS

We are currently accepting short films, animation, web series and music videos submissions for our 5th AFRICAN AMERICAN SHORTSFEST at the American Cinematheque in Hollywood.

Our annual AFRICAN AMERICAN SHORTSFEST in association with the American Cinematheque continues the mission to share the outstanding work of filmmakers and animators exploring new themes and crafting breakthrough storytelling that will expand the future of American Cinema. We are thrilled to return once again to the historic Egyptian Theatre, right in the heart of Hollywood, just in front of Oscar Micheaux’s star on the Walk of Fame.

 

SUBMIT YOUR FILM AND ANIMATION

Questions?   Email Us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Call for Films – 4th African American ShortsFest

American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre




CALL FOR FILMS & ANIMATION

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 17, 2010

 

CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM

We are accepting short films of all genres and animated shorts for our annual AFRICAN AMERICAN SHORTSFEST with the American Cinematheque in Hollywood.

As part of our Signature Screenings Series, the 4th AFRICAN AMERICAN SHORTSFEST continues our mission to share the outstanding work of new voices exploring new themes and crafting new storytelling styles that will expand the future of American Cinema. We are thrilled to return once again to the historic Egyptian Theatre, both right in the heart of Hollywood, and just a few feet in front of Oscar Micheaux’s star on the Walk of Fame.


GO TO SUBMISSION PAGE

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HOLLYWOOD SHORTS accepting submissions for Fall/Winter 2010

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS 2010 Call for Entries

call for entries


Fall/Winter 2010 SubmissionsClick here to download our 2010 Fall/Winter Submission Form PDF

Submission Guidelines

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:   June 11, 2010


HOLLYWOOD SHORTS is one of Los Angeles’ most popular and longest running monthly industry short film microcinemas.  Since October 1998, the HOLLYWOOD SHORTS team has hosted some of the top international short films and animation at screening venues throughout around Los Angeles.  This is an international showcase, and we accept all formats of production, including traditional and computer animation, 35mm, 16mm, Digital Video and HD.  All genres are accepted, including comedy, drama, sci-fi, children’s programming, music video, experimental and documentary. HOLLYWOOD SHORTS is generally held on the third weekend of each month.  Our monthly INDUSTRY SCREENING SERIES is non-competitive.  Appropriate submissions will also be eligible for programming in our special events, the annual ANIMATION SHORTSFEST, our annual WOMEN FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE and the AFRICAN AMERICAN FILMMAKERS SHORTSFEST.


 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Film must be no longer than 30 minutes and sent in DVD (NTSC ONLY please)  REGION 0 or 1 for review.

Film must have been completed no earlier than July 2008.  Shorts can be originally shot on film, HD, or other video formats, as well as all animation formats. Films are evaluated in the following genres: drama, comedy, animation, documentary, music video, experimental.

Submission DVDs are generally not returned unless requested, and sent with self-addressed stamped envelope.   Selected submissions remain eligible and in consideration for up to 12 months for other special screenings and festivals organized and hosted by HOLLYWOOD SHORTS throughout the year.

DO NOT send packages with a signature requirement.

Electronic press kits may be submitted via email:  submissions@hollywoodshorts.com
Film Title, and filmmaker name must be in Subject line of email.

$15.00 submission fee. Checks should be made out to: HOLLYWOOD SHORTS

INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS:  $15.00 must be money order or cash – US DOLLARS.
No international checks please.

Each shorts program screening includes an extensive Filmmaker Q&A.


SUBMIT PACKAGES TO:
 HOLLYWOOD SHORTS
 1801 Garfield Ave
Hollywood, CA  90028



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CALL FOR SHORT FILMS – Comedy Film Nerds

COMEDY FILM NERDS - Call for Short Films

COMEDY FILM NERDS is programming comedy shorts for their digital download store

COMEDY FILM NERDS

We are currently programming comedy shorts for COMEDY FILM NERDS, the film review website run by standup comics/filmmakers GRAHAM ELWOOD and CHRIS MANCINI.  The site features film reviews and profile articles all written by stand up comics who all LOVE film, and all things film nerd.

The website has a great podcast and a very active download store, and we are adding a select group of short films to the digital download programming.  We also program lots more comedy shorts for the COMEDY FILM NERDS LIVE monthly show at the World Famous IMPROV on Melrose in Los Angeles.  The comedians riff on the latest theatre releases, and show films.

Please send your links to your short films to us at

SUBMISSIONS at HOLLYWOOD SHORTS dot com

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