Film Pipeline Short Film Contest 2025

The Film Pipeline Short Film Contest 2025 invites filmmakers to submit scripted short films for a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize and receive development support, industry exposure, and potential financing consideration for future projects. It targets emerging directors and offers year-round support to selected filmmakers beyond the prize. Submissions can include completed projects or proofs-of-concept intended for expansion into larger works, with industry access to major companies through the network facilitated by Film Pipeline.

Grand Prize of $5,000; development assistance for the submitted short and potential financing consideration for future projects; industry circulation to major companies; invitations to private industry events; year-round development support for selected filmmakers.

Open to filmmakers worldwide aged 18 or older.

Register on the Film Pipeline Short Film Contest website, upload your short film (or provide a secure link), and submit supporting documents if desired.