Championing new voices in short film
An international short film festival high above Downtown Los Angeles, where new filmmakers meet the industry.
A festival built for filmmakers.
We champion new voices in short film and create the access that moves their work forward. Over four days at City Club, emerging storytellers from around the world screen their films and meet the people who decide what gets made next.
Screen on the 51st floor.
Selected films screen in a private-club setting high above Downtown Los Angeles, presented with the seriousness the work deserves.
“72” Directed by Marissa Chibás-Preston
Best Drama, 2025
Why short film?
Short film is where the industry finds its next directors. What used to take years now happens fast, and a short can lead straight to a feature. We exist to put the filmmakers making that leap in front of the people who can make it happen.
Awards snapshot
Best World Short
Best Latino Short
Best Director’s Short (shawna baca Award)
Best Screenplay (Pagecraft writing Award)
And 17 more Awards for the best in short film
In partnership with the Alliance of Women Directors
We’ve partnered with the Alliance of Women Directors, who share our commitment to access, to open more doors for emerging directors.
