WIFTA Short Film Showcase

About the festival

Our date for the event is now Thursday, December 3rd! We will have the Short Film Showcase as well as some panels and workshops.

*Our notification date has been pushed by a few weeks

Each year Women In Film & Television Atlanta (WIFTA), often in conjunction with Women In Film & Television International (WIFTI), hosts a short film showcase that highlights the work of talented filmmakers throughout the Southeast and beyond. There is a focus, of course, on uplifting the works of strong Women filmmakers, crews, and leads. We accept entries from independent filmmakers from all genres - drama, comedy, action, sci-fi animation, spiritual / gospel, documentary and experimental.

This year the Showcase will take place in late July. Due to the current climate, we have decided to offer the 2020 Short Film Showcase as a virtual event. We will show case films, do Q&A's, and provide classes online. More event info, including platform, coming soon.

Also, we will be keeping the submission fees the same throughout all of the deadlines in order to help filmmakers in this time.

Women In Film and Television Atlanta (WIFTA) is dedicated to improving the status and portrayal of women in film, television, video and other screen-based media by offering opportunities for media makers to connect, create, champion and inspire. With an emphasis on professionalism, education and training, we support the work of women in moving images media and foster greater public awareness of their efforts.

Best Short Film - $500 Prize
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Female Representation

Along with the above awards, screenings will include the top film from each of the following categories:

Drama
Comedy
Documentary
Action
Sci-Fi
Animation
Spiritual/Gospel
Experimental

About

Our date for the event is now Thursday, December 3rd! We will have the Short Film Showcase as well as some panels and workshops.

*Our notification date has been pushed by a few weeks

Also, we will be keeping the submission fees the same throughout all of the deadlines in order to help filmmakers in this time.

Best Short Film - $500 Prize
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Female Representation

Along with the above awards, screenings will include the top film from each of the following categories:

Drama
Comedy
Documentary
Action
Sci-Fi
Animation
Spiritual/Gospel
Experimental

Terms and rules

Short Films eligible for review must adhere to the following guidelines:

-Must be 20 mins or less (including opening and closing credits/title sequence)
-Must have at least 3 of the following : a Woman Director, Producer, Writer, Cinematographer, or prominent lead actress (Films with a strong female cast will also be accepted for consideration).
-Must have been completed in 2017 or later.

Rules & Guidelines:

-WIFTA does NOT pay screening fees.
-WIFTA does NOT offer refunds for submitted works.
-If selected, any incomplete films must be completed and sent to WIFTA by Monday, July 22nd, 2019 to be screened during 2019 showcase.
-Online screeners only

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Comedy - Short Films

Entry fees

Early Bird (25th March, 2020) $15

Regular (20th May, 2020) $15

Late (26th August, 2020) $15

Description

Films in the Short Film Comedy Category will showcase a woman director, producer, writer, lead actress, cinematographer, or a heavily-female cast, and are 20 minutes or less (including opening titles/credits and closing credits).

Drama - Short Films

Entry fees

Early Bird (25th March, 2020) $15

Regular (20th May, 2020) $15

Late (26th August, 2020) $15

Description

Films in the Short Film Drama Category will showcase a woman director, producer, writer, lead actress, cinematographer, or a heavily-female cast, and are 20 minutes or less (including opening titles/credits and closing credits).

Action - Short Films

Entry fees

Early Bird (25th March, 2020) $15

Regular (20th May, 2020) $15

Late (26th August, 2020) $15

Description

Films in the Short Film Action Category will showcase a woman director, producer, writer, lead actress, cinematographer, or a heavily-female cast, and are 20 minutes or less (including opening titles/credits and closing credits).

Sci-Fi - Short Films

Entry fees

Early Bird (25th March, 2020) $15

Regular (20th May, 2020) $15

Late (26th August, 2020) $15

Description

Films in the Short Film Sci-Fi Category will showcase a woman director, producer, writer, lead actress, cinematographer, or a heavily-female cast, and are 20 minutes or less (including opening titles/credits and closing credits).

Spiritual/Gospel - Short Films

Entry fees

Early Bird (25th March, 2020) $15

Regular (20th May, 2020) $15

Late (26th August, 2020) $15

Description

Films in the Short Film Spiritual/Gospel Category will showcase a woman director, producer, writer, lead actress, cinematographer, or a heavily-female cast, and are 20 minutes or less (including opening titles/credits and closing credits).

Animation - Short Films

Entry fees

Early Bird (25th March, 2020) $15

Regular (20th May, 2020) $15

Late (26th August, 2020) $15

Description

Films in the Short Film Animation Category will showcase a woman director, producer, writer, lead actress, cinematographer, or a heavily-female cast, and are 20 minutes or less (including opening titles/credits and closing credits).

Experimental - Short Films

Entry fees

Early Bird (25th March, 2020) $15

Regular (20th May, 2020) $15

Late (26th August, 2020) $15

Description

Films in the Short Film Experimental Category will showcase a woman director, producer, writer, lead actress, cinematographer, or a heavily-female cast, and are 20 minutes or less (including opening titles/credits and closing credits).

Documentary - Short Films

Entry fees

Early Bird (25th March, 2020) $15

Regular (20th May, 2020) $15

Late (26th August, 2020) $15

Description

Films in the Short Film Documentary Category will showcase a woman director, producer, writer, lead actress, cinematographer, or a heavily-female cast, and are 20 minutes or less (including opening titles/credits and closing credits).