Our Mission

Our Mission Is To Discover Talented Filmmakers From All Over The World And Help Them Expand Their Project Possibilities.

Rules & Terms

1. We select films for the Festival that have been made since 2025
2. For short films, the maximum time is 40 minutes.
3. Micro-short film is considered a film that is less than 5 minutes.
4. By sending the film to our Festival, the filmmaker undertakes to have all the film’s rights and present it in the festival environment.
5. If you register for the Festival, your money will be non-refundable.
6. The Festival has complete independence and freedom in choosing films. If a movie is selected, the Festival office will contact the entrant by phone or email. The Festival does not provide feedback or screening notes to entries that are not selected.
7. This Festival is held voluntarily by a group of volunteers. Its members’ goal is to respond to filmmakers in the shortest possible time within a maximum of three days.
8. We accept films of all genres.
9. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.
10. All entries must be either in English or subtitled in English. Dialogue lists are not accepted..

Submission

If you’re looking for an opportunity to showcase in the best possible way your film, to spread the news about it and experience a joyful festival atmosphere then Florida shorts is what you need. You can do the submission through Filmfreeway.
SPECIAL FESTIVAL

Awards & Prizes

Best US Narrative Short
Best US Documentary Short
Best International Narrative Short
Best International Documentary Short
Best Experimental
Best Micro Short
Best Animation
Best Male Director
Best Female Director
Best Producer

Best Cinematography
Best Editor
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Script
Best Unproduced script
Best TV Series/Pilot/Web
Best Science Fiction
Best Horror
Best Erotic
Best Comedy

Best Dance Short
Best Student Film
Best Women Empowerment Short
Best Music Video
Best Thriller
Best Trailer
Best Composer
Best First Time Filmmaker

TESTIMONIALS

““Florida Shorts beautifully blends exceptional short films with a welcoming and inspiring festival atmosphere.” ”

Our present is full of war, violence, hatred, racism... In times of such an inhuman atmosphere, a true fairy tale like our film clearly has values, beauty, and magic that deserve recognition. We are very grateful to your festival for this recognition.

eva stocker-füzesi

Thank you so much for this meaningful recognition. Joining from Korea, even from afar, I feel deeply connected to everyone who made this festival possible. My childhood memories come from a Korea still living with the scars of war and severe poverty. Yet what I remember most is how people survived through love—within families—and through kindness—between neighbors. This award encourages me to keep restoring human stories with care and sincerity.

Mira Kim

Thank you for the opportunity to have our short discussion-starter film "WHY?" included in the festival. "Semi-finalist" is a "big deal" for this small production company!

gilbert sommerville

Thank You to the Florida Shorts Film Festival for the honor. We are truly grateful to win the US Narrative Short award. Thank you for taking the time to look at our short film. From the bottom os our hearts, we say "Aloha!"

Elvis Maleko

Great Experience Once Again At The Florida Shorts Film Festival... We Are so Honored That "Cold Cruel Day" Won The Award For Best Micro Short...

Greg L. Hines
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