Contest Details

Who Can Enter?

The Shorts Contest is open to anyone who is interested in trying their hand at making a 3-minute or shorter digital film.

Film Theme

Each film must be three minutes or shorter in length, and must adhere to the established Film Theme for that round of the Shorts Contest. Themes will be defined in advance, and deadlines and details will be available here on our website every three months.

Short-Form Rules and Guidelines

1. Films must be a maximum length of three minutes.

2. All entries must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. (US Eastern Time) on the defined deadline day.

3. By entering, contestants agree to give 360 | 365 and its sponsors the rights to screen the film and use it on its website during and after the contest period.

4. Filmmakers must certify that their short contains no unlicensed use of copyrighted material.

5. No rude, unlawful, discriminatory, or sexually explicit material allowed.

6. All films can be entered, regardless or previous screenings and awards.

7. Entrants can submit more than one film.

8. Questions can be directed to ShortsContest AT film360365 DOT com

9. All entrants must agree to the Shorts Contest Official Rules before submitting their entries.

10. If you are the Grand Prize Winner of a contest, you are ineligible to participate for the next contest. However, you can fully participate the following cycle.