How to Submit Your Film
Submitting is simple.
There’s a small submission fee per film which helps cover platform running costs and supports the Filmmaker Impact Fund.
You can choose between two options:
• Exclusive Placement – your film streams only on The Short Film Show and may also appear on our 24/7 channel or in curated collections.
• Non-Exclusive Placement – your film can stay on other platforms while still being featured here.
When you’re ready to upload, have these items prepared:
- Your film file (MP4 or MOV, HD or 4 K, max 2 GB)
- Film Trailer
- BTS stils or video
- Film Poster (portrait)
- Film Hero Image (Landscape & no text)
- synopsis
- Full cast and crew credits
- Subtitles files (VVT or SRT)
After submission you’ll receive an automatic confirmation email and can track progress through your filmmaker account.
Review & Curation
Every film is personally reviewed by our curation and judging team — experienced filmmakers and industry professionals who know what makes a short film stand out.
They look for:
- Clear storytelling and pacing
- Technical quality (image / sound)
- Originality and impact
- Suitability for our audience and broadcast standards
If anything’s missing or needs attention, we’ll contact you to update your assets.
Approved films are marked ready for release and scheduled for the on-demand platform, films may also appear on our channel.
Filmmakers Impact Fund
Once your film is live, you can opt into the Filmmaker Impact Fund, our revenue-sharing model that rewards creators when audiences engage with their work.
Earnings are calculated using viewer engagement data (primarily watch time, and where relevant completion/retention). Eligibility requirements and payout thresholds are defined in the Filmmaker Agreement and may be refined over time to keep the system fair and sustainable.
Some films, including exclusive films and films involved in sponsorship or featured programming (such as Editor’s Choice), may also receive additional promotion and may qualify for extra weighting within the Fund depending on the current rules.
Learn more about the Filmmaker Impact Fund.
Rights & Licensing
You retain full ownership of your film.
By submitting, you grant The Short Film Show a licence to host, screen, and promote your work across our platforms (including our website, apps, social channels, and where applicable the linear channel), according to your selected placement terms.
Key points:
- You can withdraw within 14 days of submission by emailing support@theshortfilmshow.com.
- After that, the licence remains active for hosting and promotional use.
- We may feature stills or clips in trailers, social posts, and liner Chanel.
- If any copyright concerns arise, use our Copyright Infringement Form and we’ll investigate immediately.