Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Shorted
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2021 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Los Angeles, United States
63
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
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
Important: The review and online feature process takes 8-10 days from submission. Monthly deadlines align with the Short Film of the Month award. 1. Submit your Short Film Submit your short film using a YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive link. Both public and private links are accepted. 2. Human Review Process Every submission on Shorted is reviewed by human jurors, and every editorial review published on the platform is written by humans, never AI. Films are evaluated on storytelling, direction, performances, and overall craft. Reviews are typically completed within 8–10 days. 3. Selected Films & Awards Selected films are featured by Shorted with an editorial review and promotional support. Exceptional films are also considered for recognitions such as Short Film of the Month and Short Film of the Year. 4. Premiere & Promotion Outstanding films may receive YouTube premiere opportunities, Instagram promotion, and newsletter features to help them reach wider audiences.
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 2 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
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2021
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.1/ 5
Reviews
45
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Big ups for Shorted. They've featured two of my shorts and been super friendly all the way. Getting a Best of the Month was great for our visibility as well. Keep it up!
- Filmmaker
Very glad there is a platform like Shorted out there, they have always been supportive of indie filmmakers and I'm always happy to have my work featured. They are part of a wonderful community of filmmakers and I've networked with some amazing talent through Shorted.
- Filmmaker
Shorted has been very kind to review my films Being Bublé (2025), Practice Space (2024), and Cramming (2020). Few platforms that spotlight short films. Shorted really makes an effort.
- Filmmaker
Shorted is great! They gave a very kind review to my short film, Shadow, and gave it more exposure by spotlighting it on their website. Highly recommend!
- Filmmaker
Shorted has a great taste for independent cinema. But what matters most is that I can really feel their support and the wind in my wings. Highly recommend this platform and people who work there.
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