Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
60 Seconds or Less Video Festival
United States · Est. 2006 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
United States
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 20 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
The 60 Seconds or Less Video Festival is a Washington College–sponsored festival in Chestertown, Maryland, best known for its strict microshort format and its emphasis on ultra-brief storytelling. It showcases films in all genres, especially works 60 seconds or less, while also accepting shorts up to 30 minutes, and it is notable as a long-running niche event in the short-form festival circuit with screening and awards opportunities for both open and student entries.
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 20 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2006
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
14
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Thank you for selecting my film to be part of your festival Unfortunately I Couldn't attend but the communication was excellent at every step. Definitely submitting again next time round
- Filmmaker
Here at Escape Studios we were delighted to have had our short film Vivi Ossa selected for the 60 Seconds of Less Video Festival. Many thanks indeed!
- Filmmaker
Great opportunity for shirt films. Thanks
- Filmmaker
Thanks you so much, very nice Festival, I wish you best luck with your team..
- Filmmaker
It's a very cool festival! Good movies, nice people!
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