Southern Shorts Awards

Submit Your Film

Submit your short film through FilmFreeway. All submissions receive written feedback from three professional judges, whether or not the film receives a festival award.

Submit on FilmFreeway
1
Create Account
Sign up or log in to FilmFreeway — it is free and takes under a minute.
2
Upload Your Film
Add your film file or a private streaming link.
3
Complete the Form
Title, director, runtime, genre, and crew credits.
4
Pay Entry Fee
Fees vary by festival date. Check FilmFreeway for current pricing.

Before You Submit

  • Film must be 40 minutes or less
  • Use H264 or MP4 format — no raw camera files
  • Disable all ads on your submission link
  • No logo bugs or overlays on the film
  • End credits should be 60 seconds or less
  • Include English subtitles for non-English dialogue
  • Completed films only — no works in progress

Read the full rules and guidelines before submitting.