In the Spotlight today is the 20th Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest, an Academy-qualifying platform that lends power and prestige to the best short films from every corner of the globe. As one of the largest showcases of shorts in North America, ShortFest annually screens unforgettable stories from more than 40 countries and skillfully promotes them to the audiences they seek. All films submitted to ShortFest are also eligible to participate in the ShortFest Market, a library of content open to sales agents, distributors, and other industry representatives who regularly attend the festival.
With 20 competitive categories ranging from student projects to documentaries to animated tales, ShortFest offers plenty of ways to win big -- and prize money, film stock, and production services valued at more than $70,000 USD are all awaiting the best of the best. But success at ShortFest is only the beginning: all first-place winners in ShortFest's Live-Action and Animated Categories become eligible for Academy Awards nominations.
Due to its close proximity to the entertainment capital of the world, ShortFest is an ideal environment for the development of valuable relationships with industry players who can accelerate careers. From morning until late into the night, ShortFest offers an array of receptions, seminars, master classes, and one-on-one meetings engineered to foster discussion and collaboration. In previous years, popular ShortFest Forums have tackled topics including "Taking Your Content to Market," "Meet the Agents, Managers, and Actors," and more.
UPCOMING DEADLINE
March 10, 2014 - Regular Deadline
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
ShortFest showcases and markets the world's best short-form cinema and its creators.
MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
When selecting films for competition, ShortFest honors ingenuity, creativity, and verve. Great shorts are presented in all genres and styles, and ShortFest is dedicated to promoting them to the world with all the enthusiasm and expertise they deserve. Since the inception of ShortFest, 95 of its featured shorts-including Toyland, Freeheld, and God of Love -- have snagged Academy Awards nominations.
With 20 competitive categories ranging from student projects to documentaries to animated tales, ShortFest offers plenty of ways to win big -- and prize money, film stock, and production services valued at more than $70,000 USD are all awaiting the best of the best. But success at ShortFest is only the beginning: all first-place winners in ShortFest's Live-Action and Animated Categories become eligible for Academy Awards nominations.
Due to its close proximity to the entertainment capital of the world, ShortFest is an ideal environment for the development of valuable relationships with industry players who can accelerate careers. From morning until late into the night, ShortFest offers an array of receptions, seminars, master classes, and one-on-one meetings engineered to foster discussion and collaboration. In previous years, popular ShortFest Forums have tackled topics including "Taking Your Content to Market," "Meet the Agents, Managers, and Actors," and more.
UPCOMING DEADLINE
March 10, 2014 - Regular Deadline
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
ShortFest showcases and markets the world's best short-form cinema and its creators.
MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
When selecting films for competition, ShortFest honors ingenuity, creativity, and verve. Great shorts are presented in all genres and styles, and ShortFest is dedicated to promoting them to the world with all the enthusiasm and expertise they deserve. Since the inception of ShortFest, 95 of its featured shorts-including Toyland, Freeheld, and God of Love -- have snagged Academy Awards nominations.
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