Step into the spotlight at the 4th Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival! We’re thrilled to open our call for submissions for this year’s celebration of cinematic creativity. Join us on a quest to uncover the brilliance of undiscovered filmmakers from every corner of the globe. Our platform is a tribute to the independent spirit of short films and the visionaries behind them. We are passionately committed to bringing emerging talent into the limelight and sharing their narratives with an expansive audience.

Are you a storyteller at heart, a filmmaker with a vision that defies the mainstream? Seize this chance to present your masterpiece at our festival. We are on the edge of our seats, eager to experience the unique voices and perspectives you bring to the screen. Let’s honor the craft of short filmmaking together.

Our Journey Through Cinema:
Embarked in 2015, our voyage has been nothing short of extraordinary. We’ve forged partnerships, supported both seasoned and emerging talents, and engaged with industry connoisseurs to delve into the essence of filmmaking. The incredible encouragement of the film community has fueled our progress. The trying times of the pandemic opened our eyes to the profound support we’ve received from every filmmaker and enthusiast.

In recognition of our 6th anniversary and the rich legacy we’ve built, we launched the Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival in 2021 as a token of gratitude and a celebration of cinematic artistry. Our previous festivals in 2021, 2022 & 2023 showcased an eclectic mix of fiction, documentary, and animated shorts over a captivating 2-hour event. Attendees and critics alike had the privilege of selecting their favourites amidst an atmosphere of camaraderie and inspiration.

As we unfurl the red carpet for the 4th Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival, we invite you to save the date and become an integral part of our vibrant collective. Stay tuned for an even more enriching (and virtual) festival experience that promises to leave you inspired and connected. Watch this space for updates and insights.

Thank you for considering the Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival as the launchpad for your creative endeavours. Let’s make 2024 a year of unforgettable stories and groundbreaking short films!

Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Direction
Best Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Music
Best Screenplay
Best AI Generated Film(New Category)
Best Poster
Audience Choice Awards (Most Voted Film)

Prizes will be announced in mid May 2024.

We at Indie Shorts Mag are a bunch of professional & devoted cinephiles who stoke the spirit of filmmakers and their craft. And we try our best to filter from the short films submitted the ones that truly deserve to be promoted, shared, and publicized.

SELECTION: 'Story' and 'Direction' remain the most determining factors in our selection. We believe, even the simplest of stories can be delightfully narrated, and even the most spectacular stories can fail in the delivery. The essence of a film's being rests solely on its direction and story. Neither does the duration of the film matter, nor the complexity or simplicity of the story. It's how they're dually dealt that counts the most.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Brian Nestor

    Great festival, glad to be selected for it

    September 2023
  • Thank you ISMSFF for selecting our film, Joined by Fate as an official selection, Semi-Finalist, Finalist and then nominee for Best Documentary Short Film. Throughout the entire process the festival organizers kept us updated and were very professional. We especially enjoyed the award nomination process. It felt like the Oscars! I would recommend ISMSFF to indie short filmmakers. Thank you again for the opportunity and exposure!

    July 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Christina,

    On behalf of the entire Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival team, I extend our heartfelt gratitude for participating in this year's event with your remarkable documentary, "Joined by Fate." Your talent and dedication shine through your work; showcasing it was an honor.

    We're thrilled you had a positive experience throughout the festival process.

    Thank you again for choosing our festival to showcase your talent. We cherish the opportunity to provide a platform for filmmakers like you and wish you continued success in your filmmaking journey.

  • Thanks for selecting "Enter the Room" into your festival. I wasn't able to view the live inline screening because I was driving to Iowa for another film festival, but I appreciated the effort put into this festival and the Awards Ceremony stream was a nice addition. I had a very good experience overall and will definitely consider submitting future projects to Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival.

    July 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Harry,

    Thank you for your kind words and for submitting "Enter the Room" with us at the Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival! We're thrilled that you were part of this year's event.

    Thank you for your kind words about the Awards Ceremony stream; we put a lot of effort into making it a memorable and enjoyable experience for all the filmmakers and audience members. It's heartwarming to know you had a positive overall experience with our festival.

    We're always excited to see more of your work and eagerly look forward to your future submissions.

    Once again, thank you for being part of the Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival. Your film enriched our event, and we wish you all the best in your filmmaking journey!

  • I was honored to participate in this year's Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival! - 😃😃😃🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

    July 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Serkan,

    Thank you so much for participating in this year's Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival with your films! We are delighted that you shared your talent and creativity with us.

    As organizers, our greatest pleasure comes from providing a platform for talented filmmakers like you to showcase their work and connect with an appreciative audience.

    Your participation adds value to the festival, and we are grateful for the effort and dedication you put into your film. We hope this experience has been rewarding and inspiring for you as an artist.

    We hope to see more of your incredible work in future editions!

  • Lev Mergian

    I had such a great time being part of this festival and it was so exciting watching our film work its way through their awards process. We made it to the finals and were nominated for Best Editing and the video they out together of the nominees made it feel like the academy awards. A great virtual viewing experience of the films, and a well organized fest. Thank you ISMSFF!

    August 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your kind words, Lev! We're so happy to have had your film a part of our festival and even more thrilled that it was nominated for an award. We will pass your compliments to the A/V team, who worked on the final awards video.