The Shortie Film Festivals
We are planning to hold our short film festival on the following dates
Cultplex Manchester
Sunday 30th November 2025
Sunday 10th May 2026
Sunday 15th November 2026
If you would like to submit a film then please follow the details below
Tickets for this are on sale via Eventbrite
Short Film Submissions
If you are filmmaker and would like your film to be entered for screening then please submit for free
Rules for Submission
The film must not be more than 20 minutes long and we accept music videos , docu-films, horror, sci-fi and other narratives.
We will accept submissions of films that have previously screened elsewhere, including at other festivals.
There is no required completion date for screening, but films completed in the past 2 years are preferred.
Your film must not be in breach of any copyright, including music or sound used in your film.
We reserve the right to reject any film if not suitable for the audience and our decision is final
Submissions Now Closed for November Showing
Next Film Festival is 10th May 2026