You've made a short film. You've put in your time, effort, blood, sweat, tears, and perhaps even some serious money into your project. Your goal isn't only to get your film seen, but to get it seen around the world and by people who can make a difference in your career. Would being screened by an Oscar qualifying film festival matter? How about having it screened for over 500 executives including managers, agents, producers, film financiers and more? Look no further.
The most prestigious short film competition on the planet is back. For the 5th straight year, Stage 32 is looking for the best short films for our 5th Annual Short Film Program. For the last 5 years, we've screened our winning filmmaker's films at some of the most prestigious festivals around the world, and for our stable of 500+ Stage 32 executives, and this year will be no different.
In this DIY, control your own material world, legions of filmmakers are turning to short films to have their voices heard. Further, with more and more film festivals adding short programs into their lineups and with so many filmmakers shooting short films as proof of concept to showcase their talents, short films are finally getting the attention they deserve.
Our top 5-10 winning filmmakers receive:
Inclusion in our 5th Stage 32 Short Film Program - The most anticipated short film program in the business.
Their film screened theatrically at 3 film prestigious film festivals: The Oscar-qualifying 2020 Hollyshorts Film Festival, The 28th Annual Raindance Film Festival in London, and the 2020 Austin Film Festival.
Their film screened online to a worldwide audience on Stage 32 - This global screening will be available to all of our 500,000+ members on the platform.
Their film showcased to over 500 executives who work with Stage 32 - All of our executives will be able to view an online screening of the program. If a meeting is requested between the executive and the filmmaker, we will facilitate.
Our Grand prize winning director will be flown to Los Angeles or London - Walk the red carpet at either Hollyshorts or Raindance and participate in a live Q&A with Stage 32 Founder & CEO Rich "RB" Botto.
We welcome entries from filmmakers all over the world. Last year's contest produced entries from Stage 32 members in 42 countries and resulted in a curated program of 7 incredible and well received short films made by filmmakers from 4 countries.
Over the last 4 years, our winning filmmakers have gone on to be signed (UTA, Echo Lake, Verve, and more), financed, and produced. One of our winning screenwriter/directors even went on to have one of the biggest spec sales in recent years, a $3MM deal with Warner Brothers, which was based off a short film!
The Stage 32 Short Film Contest gives you the opportunity to show your chops and shine by providing access to some of the top executives in the business and exposure to film festival and worldwide online crowds. This is access, opportunity, and exposure you won't find anywhere else!
The Stage 32 Short Film Program has been featured to critical acclaim in Variety and Indiewire.
Theatrical Screening in Special Stage 32 Short Film Program at 3 Film Festivals - US & UK
The top 5-10 films will be screened in a special Stage 32 theatrical Shorts Program Showcase at the 2020 Raindance Film Festival, the Oscar-qualifying 2020 Hollyshorts Film Festival and the 2020 Austin Film Festival!
Special Worldwide Online Screening
The top 5-10 Short Films will be screened online to a worldwide audience on Stage 32 in a special global event!
Exposure to over 500 Stage 32 Executives
The top 5-10 Short Films will be placed in a special private section on Stage 32 and sent to over 500 Stage 32 executives who will be able to view the films. If there is interest we will facilitate the meetings between interested parties and the filmmakers.
Grand Prize Winning Director Will Be Flown to LA or UK for Screening
The grand prize winning Director will be flown to Los Angeles, CA for the Hollyshorts Film Festival or London, UK for the Raindance Film Festival and Stage 32 will host a Q&A with the Director after the film.
How’s that for access and exposure?