NETWORKING
In our Live & Networking Event, meet filmmakers from all around the world while enjoying a drink at our filmmakers lounge.

FEELING THROUGH
DOUG ROLAND
LIVE EVENT
SAVE RALPH
SPENCER SUSSER
A thrilling Annual Event held at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. All filmmakers will get VIP passes to the screenings and filmmakers lounge.as well as courtesy tickets for cast, crew and friends. Get ready to walk the red carpet.
La vie d’Adèle
Abdellatif Kechiche
CASH PRIZES
5000 USD in cash prizes throughout the year.
On A Quarterly BASIS, THE Best short of the season will receive a cash prize of usd 1500

A SCAVENGER HUNT
DANIEL LOBB
SOCIAL MEDIA
FRAGILE MOON
PHYLLIS TAM

We are VERY committed to promote your project. In addition to our live event, all of the Official Selection films will be screened at our online event, Participate in live Q&A sessions and video presentations that will be posted on our social media.
HEREDITARY
Ari Aster
AWARDS
AS FILMMAKERS, WE CREATED A FESTIVAL TO RECOGNIZE DIRECTORS, CAST, AND CREW FROM ALL AREAS. HSF LAURELS WILL BE AWARDED TO ALL OFFICIAL SELECTION FILMS. WINNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE AN ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE. THE WINNING FILMS IN THE MAIN CATEGORY WILL BE SCREENED AT OUR LIVE EVENT.
