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*All submissions are given equal considered for Best Short Film, including animated shorts, documentary shorts, web series, music videos and commercials. In addition to Best Short Film, all submissions are considered for Awards of Excellence, Merit, Honorable Mention and Special Mention placements at no additional cost. These placements increase your odds of placing in the competition and are our way of honoring Finalists.

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Best Animated Short - 40 USD*While animated shorts are also considered for Best Short Film, selecting the Best Animated Short subcategory decreases your competition as only animated shorts are considered for it. It is possible for a submission to win both Best Short Film and Best Animated Short.
Best Documentary Short - 40 USD*While documentary shorts are also considered for Best Short Film, selecting the Best Documentary Short subcategory decreases your competition as only animated shorts are considered for it. It is possible for a submission to win both Best Short Film and Best Documentary Short.
Best Music Video - 40 USD*While music videos are also considered for Best Short Film, selecting the Best Music Video subcategory decreases your competition as only music videos are considered for it. It is possible for a submission to win both Best Short Film and Best Music Video.
Best Web Series - 40 USD*While web series are also considered for Best Short Film, selecting the Best Web Series subcategory decreases your competition as only web series are considered for it. It is possible for a submission to win both Best Short Film and Best Web Series.
Best Actor - 40 USD
Best Actress - 40 USD
Best Cinematography - 40 USD
Best Director - 40 USD
Best Editing - 40 USD
Best Music - 40 USD
Best Poster Design - 40 USD*Once your submission is processed, you will receive an e-mail from us requesting a PDF or JPG of your poster.
Best Screenplay - 40 USD*Once your submission is processed, you will receive an e-mail from us requesting a PDF of your screenplay.
Best Trailer - 40 USD
Best Visual Effects - 40 USD
Scorecards - 20 USDScorecards include numerical rankings and judge's notes, if any, for all categories submitted to. Scorecards are sent electronically within 3-4 weeks after the current competition deadline.