Berlin, Germany -- Oct 25-30, 2014

The annual Berlin Short Film Festival aims to be one of Europe's leading film festivals for short filmmakers. It is a unique platform for new talent and a celebration of cinematic creativity and innovation. The Festival attracts an astonishing array of filmmakers from across the world and offers Berliners an extraordinary chance to glimpse the future of cinema.

The festival aims to provide opportunities for talented short filmmakers from all over the world to learn together and exhibit their work in a stimulating international environment.

FESTIVAL 2014

The Berlin Short Film Festival is an annual gathering point for short filmmakers from around the world. Six days of screenings and networking events provides ample opportunities for short filmmakers to showcase their achievements, learn from fellow filmmakers, and build contacts for future collaborations. The Festival also benefits from the vibrant Berlin filmmaking community.

The Berlin Short Film Festival runs every year in October at the Babylon Cinema in downtown Berlin.

SUBMISSION INFO

Submissions Open for 2014
Submissions Information:
The 2014 Berlin Short Film Festival will have space for 100 short films, music videos and short documentaries. The festival is open to any film in any genre under 50 minutes in length. The festival prioritizes low-budget films of independent spirit and exciting new talent.
NOTE: film submissions are preferred via Withoutabox or Film Freeway:

or

If you are unable to use Withoutabox or Film Freeway, please contact us on info@berlinshort.com for alternative details

Submission specs:
* We only accept digital submissions. We accept no hardcopy submissions. Either use Withoutabox's in-build secure screeners, or link us to your film online (Vimeo or other storage site)

ENTRY FEES:
Deadlines: Early (ending June 13. 2014), Regular (ending August 15. 2014), Late (ending September 12, 2014)
Fees for short films (between 5 and 50 minutes) are €20 early, €25 regular, €30 late.
Fees for short short films (under 5 minutes) and Music Videos are €15 early, €20 regular, €25 late.

Please send any related press materials, including electronic press kit, and photos to info@berlinshort.com
Our submissions email address is:
info@berlinshort.com
We do not accept hard copy submissions, only digital submissions

1. The Berlin Short Film Festival is open to international short films in one of the following categories:
Jury Award categories:
Best Short Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Short Short Film
Best Sci-Fi Short Film
Best Horror Short Film
Best Experimental Short Film
Best Comedy Short Film
Best Music Video

 

Contact

For any questions, contact us via email on:  info@berlinshort.com