JOIN OUR ANNUAL LIVE EVENT AT THE LEE STRASBERG THEATRE & FILM INSTITUTE

USD 5000 in ANNUAL CASH PRIZES FOR the BEST SHORT OF EACH SEASON

AN UPRISING festival with real networking possibilities for NEW filmmakers

JOIN OUR ANNUAL LIVE EVENT AT THE HISTORIC RALEIGH STUDIOS IN THE HEART OF HOLLYWOOD

USD 5000 in ANNUAL CASH PRIZES FOR the BEST SHORT OF EACH SEASON

AN UPRISING festival with real networking possibilities for NEW filmmakers

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.


ALL BLOOD RUNS RED

PAUL MIGNOT

Celebrate the best of worldwide cinema now

be part of the most exciting uprising competition in Hollywood

We are excited to watch your project.