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Introduction to the film festival

Film Festival Highlights
Launched in 2015, the Global Short Film Awards recognize excellence in highly creative and imaginative films under 15 minutes long. Winning films may be screened in New York City or another location (date and location TBA). Winning films or their trailers are screened in Cannes, and awards are presented in Cannes, France annually at a special event. The red-carpet GSF Awards, held concurrently with the Cannes International Film Festival, is attended by film industry professionals, celebrities, VIPs, filmmakers and upscale consumers and executives, and is covered by international press. Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your good film.

Awards

1. Engraved awards presented in each category to winning films at the Cannes event if a representative attends in person. 2. Ticket for 1 person from each winning film to the awards event to receive their awards in Cannes, France (travel and accommodations not included). Additional tickets available for purchase at filmmaker discount. 3. Social media and internet promotion. 4. Printable certificate to winners (upon request). 5. Official Selection laurels to finalists and Winner laurels to winners for use in promotion of their films. 6. Other prizes and offers TBA at Festival Director's discretion including film distribution, and sponsor prizes or gifts.

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Thriller Adventure Crime Family Music Love Magic Fantasy Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Literary Biography Western Drama others Documentary
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：AVI HDV MPEG4 DCP MOV MPEG
HOW TO ENTER: Online submissions only. Submissions accepted through Sfilmmaker.com COST TO ENTER: See fees per film per category. (Entry fees are non-refundable). ENTRY MUST INCLUDE: Link to a 30-60 second trailer and a separate link to the film, including password if required. Third party download must be enabled, if necessary. NOTIFICATION: All entrants will be notified of their status once scoring is completed. Winning trailers or films will be shown at GSF Awards in Cannes, France in May 2025 (subject to change) and posted or linked on social media and website. ELIGIBILITY: a) Films must be 15 minutes or less in duration including titles and credits. b) Films must be in English or include English sub-titles. c) All types of production companies are eligible including individuals, professional or amateur filmmakers, non-profits and educational institutions, public and private entities. d) Entered films may have already been shown in public before. SUBJECT MATTER: Please be guided by the categories indicated in this listing. The following content is prohibited: pornographic images and language, slanderous or libelous images and language, and any visual or verbal content that might be considered hate speech, racist, misogynist, overly violent, obscene or offensive. DEADLINE as announced elsewhere in this presentation. PRIZES: See above. Additional prizes may be offered subject to sponsorship commitments. Prizes cannot be exchanged for monetary compensation. COPYRIGHT: Filmmakers retain copyright to their film entries. PRODUCTION DATE: Entries may have been produced at any time. MULTIPLE ENTRIES. The same film may be entered in multiple categories, with a separate fee for each entry. LEGAL: By entering the competition and submitting a film, the filmmaker hereby grants Global Short Film Awards, Aquino Global LLC and their representatives the right to utilize a poster, trailer or clip excerpt from any film accepted for exhibition for promotional purposes. The filmmaker hereby warrants that they are authorized to submit the film for screening and that all participants’ images and voices have been released for publication and screening. Filmmaker further warrants that they have obtained all necessary permissions from off-screen participants involved in the submitted film(s) or video(s), including but not limited to owners and/or managers of property shown, actors, technical crew, stylists, composers, musicians, performers, makeup and hair artists, sponsors, extras, editors, photographers, videographers and other staff. Filmmaker accepts all rules and regulations of the event. The filmmaker indemnifies and holds harmless Global Short Film Awards, Aquino Global LLC and their representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses, whether real or perceived, including but not limited to attorney’s fees and court costs, which may be incurred as a result of any claim involving credits, copyright, trademark, press coverage, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening of the film(s) or video(s) submitted. In the eventuality of litigation, filmmaker agrees compensation will not exceed the amount paid by filmmaker to Global Short Film Awards or Aquino Global LLC, if any, with the file/video submission(s). STANDARD DISCLAIMER: Participation in any events produced by Global Short Film Awards and/or Aquino Global LLC does not guarantee any specific volume of sales, specific number of attendees or presence of specific attendees or celebrities, or specific media coverage. Global Short Film Awards, Aquino Global LLC and their representatives and affiliates shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, whether real or perceived, including without limitation losses, lost revenues, or lost profits that may result from participating in our events. We reserve the right to change venues for better or equivalent venues.

Previous Shortlisted And Award-winning Films

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile
David Liang David Liang is a seasoned technology leader with a deep passion for driving digital transformation. A native of Canada, he is a graduate of the University of Toronto.
Kenneth Stevens A native of New York City, Kenneth Stevens lives in Cannes, France. He holds a degree in Accounting and Finance and worked for a number of years in the financial sector on Wall Street. In 2007 Mr. Stevens launched a company that focuses on financing film productions using debt as a strategy to help independent filmmakers get their creative ideas into the marketplace. With a lifelong interest in the visual arts, after his first visit to Cannes, Mr. Stevens discovered a passion for experimental film and animation, and anything involving the moving image. In recent years, Mr. Stevens has collaborated with the Global Short Film Awards in a variety of capacities.
Adrie van de Nieuwenhof Adrie van de Nieuwenhof is an award-winning artist, cartoonist, art curator, photographer, and art broker. Based in The Netherlands, he is the founder and publisher of A3Art.nl Magazine.
Andres Aquino Andres Aquino is the Founder and Producer of the Global Short Film Awards. He is also the Founder and Producer of Couture Fashion Week New York, and the CEO of Aquino Global LLC. Mr. Aquino is also a renowned fashion designer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur.
Christina Z. Chang Christina Z. Chang of Toronto, Canada part of a distinguished panel of judges for the Global Short Film Awards. Christina Zongxuan CHANG, CL Exhibition, CEO. She is a freelance writer with a passion for arts, culture and film. She believes in the power of storytelling to break silences and transform the way people see the world.

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Authorization Letter

Duration (several sessions)

    10

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Trophy
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2024-07-22
    Submission start time

  • 2024-08-15
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2024-09-15
    Regular Deadline

  • 2024-12-31
    Late Deadline

  • 2025-02-15
    Extended Deadline

  • 2025-02-15
    Submission end time

  • 2025-02-27
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2025-02-27
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2025-05-20
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2025-05-20
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Drama or Action
    Video length ：0 - 15
    Can be short feature or Action, maximum 15 minutes.

    2024/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 0 Dollar

    2024/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2024/12/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2025/02/15
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    Not available
  • Documentary Short
    Video length ：0 - 15
    May include topics related to nature, social concerns, education, biography, history, science, technology, medicine, environmental issues, business, cultural heritage, etc.

    2024/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 0 Dollar

    2024/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2024/12/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2025/02/15
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    Not available
  • Experimental | Science|Nature
    Video length ：0 - 15
    Maximum 15 minutes

    2024/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 0 Dollar

    2024/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2024/12/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2025/02/15
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    Not available
  • Animation
    Video length ：0 - 15
    Maximum 15 minutes.

    2024/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 0 Dollar

    2024/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2024/12/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2025/02/15
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    Not available
  • Music|Dance|Nature video
    Video length ：0 - 15
    Maximum 15 minutes.

    2024/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 0 Dollar

    2024/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2024/12/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2025/02/15
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    Not available

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