Date limite d’inscriptions
06 oct. 21
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Any film under 35 minutes -- Narrative, Doc, Experimental, Music Video, Etc.. From Any Country -- Submit It Here
02 janv. 2021
Appel à Inscriptions
12 juin 2021
Date limite précoce
12 juil. 2021
Date limite standard
12 sept. 2021
Date limite retardée
06 oct. 2021
Festival fermé
18 oct. 2021
Date de notification
12 nov. 2021
13 nov. 2021
Début du Festival: 12 novembre 2021 Fin du Festival: 13 novembre 2021
Due to the current pandemic, Festival show dates are TBD but we are aiming for an in person fest!
** Help CELEBRATE 18 GREAT YEARS OF CHICAGO REEL SHORTS **
** RATED THE TOP 5 SHORTS FESTIVAL IN THE NORTH AMERICA ** (2014) audnews.com
For well over a decade the ** Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival ** has provided FILMMAKERS from around the World the opportunity to showcase their work to REEL PEOPLE in the Chicagoland area.
They seek to provide a supportive atmosphere with low entry fees and low cost ticket prices.
With unique venues like the state of the art "Chicago Filmmakers Fire House Theater", Classic venues in Chicago’s Belmont Theater District or a basement screening at the World Famous "Mothers" where you can enjoy a local brew while you watch some of the Worlds best films.
We are all Shorts All the Time !!! No Features stealing your spotlight :)
We love to give out awards!! Each screening has an Audience Choice Award and the festival gives out unique festival awards like Best Youth, Best Comedy, Best Drama, BEST OF FEST.... each year it is different based on the films we program.
So go ahead and submit your film!!!
GENERAL RULES
RULES & REGULATIONS
Submission Fees
All submissions and payments are through Festhome's secure online submissions system.
Screening Requirements
If your film is selected for exhibition, please be advised that the Festival will require a downloadable MP4 file.
Submission Procedures
* Please submit ONE film per entry with title, type, email and contact name or online screener link
* One digital press kit (This is often overlooked. We need posters and stills for promotion and press inquiries)
* Payment (see Payment & Return).
Eligibility Requirements
* World and US Premieres are not required.
* All films and videos in a language other than English must be subtitled in English for Festival presentation.
* Filmmakers must deliver final format (as indicated) for festival screening. No exceptions will be permitted.
* Short Films YOUTH must be works shot, directed, and produced by high school or secondary school (pre-college) students. Adult supervision is limited to advisory capacity.
Festival Awards
All, shorts and music videos are eligible for all Awards. Awards and prizes will be given but are to be determined at a later time.
ALL DECISIONS BY OUR JUDGES ARE FINAL.
To submit a film you must hold or share copyright of the film and its content.
Date limite d’inscriptions
06 oct. 21
Any film under 35 minutes -- Narrative, Doc, Experimental, Music Video, Etc.. From Any Country -- Submit It Here
Date limite d’inscriptions
06 oct. 21
NEW CATEGORY!!! With all the wonderful TV themed stuff being produced we've decided to open up the festival to Web Series, TV Pilots & Trailers (film or tv). Besides screening your project at our Chicago REEL Shorts event, we will put winning shows/videos in touch with our Chicago and Los Angeles Industry Contacts... We might even have an LA INDUSTRY screening as well other surprises!
Festhome responsabilise les festivals en retenant le paiement des droits de la plupart des nouveaux festivals jusqu'à ce qu'ils aient examiné les candidatures, organisé leurs festivals et d'autres méthodes.