Is the first festival listing really free?

Yes. As a special launch offer, your first festival event listing is free — with no setup fees and no credit card required to get started.

Can filmmakers submit from anywhere?

Yes. The platform is built for global reach so you can attract submissions from filmmakers worldwide.

Does Shortfundly handle payments and jury workflows?

Yes. You can collect submissions, manage jury and selection, handle payments, and track analytics from one place.

Create ExtraordinaryFilm FestivalsFor a Brighter Tomorrow

A simple, powerful and global platform to manage your film festival. Collect submissions, manage jury, handle payments, promote your festival and reach filmmakers worldwide.

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Good Films Build

Brighter Worlds

Film Festivals Connect People

Celebrate Cinema
Together

Live Submissions Active

10,000+

Filmmakers Reach

Global

Filmmaker Audience

100+

Festivals Supported

Create. Manage.

Showcase. Inspire.

Everything You Need to Run a Successful Film Festival

All-in-one platform, built for festival organizers.

Collect Film Submissions

Easy submission process for filmmakers

Manage Jury & Selection

Invite jury, review and select entries

Handle Payments

Secure and seamless payment processing

Track Analytics & Reports

Real-time insights and reports

Promote Your Festival

Reach more filmmakers worldwide

Global Reach

Attract submissions from across the world

Bring your Festival
to the World

Organizers Choice

Why Choose
Shortfundly?

Trusted by festival organizers, loved by filmmakers.

Easy to set up and manage
Cost effective and time saving
Built for global filmmakers
Custom branding for your festival
Dedicated support team
Part of the Shortfundly creator ecosystem

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Special Launch Offer

Get Your 1st
Festival Event Listing
FREE!

Start your festival on Shortfundly and connect with filmmakers from around the world.

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No setup fees. No credit card required.

Supporting FilmmakersEmpowering Festivals

How It Works

Launch your film festival in simple steps.

Step 01

1. Sign Up

Create your organizer account

Step 02

2. Set Up Festival

Add details, categories and branding

Step 03

3. Start Receiving Submissions

Filmmakers submit their films

Step 04

4. Manage & Promote

Review, select and promote globally

“Shortfundly made our film festival simple to manage and helped us reach filmmakers globally. Highly recommended!”

Festival Organizer

Independent Film Festival

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Frequently Asked Questions

Film festival organizers, colleges, cultural organizations, and independent collectives can set up and manage festivals on the Shortfundly Festival Platform.