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ReelShort Global Filmmaking Contest

ReelShort has launched a global filmmaking contest (July 18 – October 16, 2025) offering up to $100,000 in cash prizes and opportunities for creators to showcase their short-form work to an international audience.

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ReelShort, the first vertical streaming platform dedicated to cinematic short-form storytelling, has launched a Global Contest designed to spotlight emerging and established filmmakers.

This is an incredible opportunity to:

  • Showcase your work to a global audience
  • Compete for cash prizes up to $100,000
  • Explore potential production opportunities with ReelShort

What You Need to Know

Submissions must be original, vertical videos (9:16) between 45–90 seconds, in MP4 or MOV format.

**Contest runs from July 18 – October 16, 2025

Awards and Prizes

The contest features 4 theme-based award categories and 3 special award categories.

  • Theme Awards (200 winners total) include up to $10,000 cash plus ReelShort VIP subscriptions.
  • Special Awards include the Best Series Award (up to $50,000), Editorial Honor Awards, and Student Creator Awards.

About ReelShort

ReelShort is dedicated to championing cinematic storytelling in a vertical, short-form format. The Global Contest is part of their mission to connect filmmakers with new audiences and industry opportunities.

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