Melrose Hill
Melrose Hill
Welcome to the future of Film Festivals
no nonsense.
leave your ego at the door.
A festival for the people by the people.
Submission schedule
Festival Submission Schedule
Early Bird Deadline: May 20th, 2026
Regular Deadline: June 9th, 2026
Extended Deadline: June 29th, 2026
Notification: July 10th, 2026
Festival Date:
Sunday, July 26th, 2026
our mission
We aim to offer a festival experience that goes beyond mere submission, ensuring that participants receive valuable feedback in return. Our goal is to create a platform where artists can truly flourish, where they have the opportunity to receive unbiased, constructive opinions on their work, regardless of selection outcomes.
Our mission is to empower artists to transcend their own limitations and gain insights into how their art resonates within the industry and the audience.
Run by creative artists just like you
Melrose Hill is more than just a showcase,
but a place for creatives to learn & grow
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Submit to the festival
If you're considering whether the Melrose Hill Short Film Festival is the right fit for you, take a moment to explore our submission requirements and disclaimers over on Film Freeway. Submit your artistic creations and be part of our festival experience today.
FAQ
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Through our FilmFreeway link here!
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Yes. Every film submitted will be reviewed by our panel of judges, and will be given all notes made by them.
If selected, you will also receive feedback from our panel of industry professional judges. -
This is a no nonsense, leave your ego at the door type of festival.
Always take what resonates, and leave what doesn't.
If you are not open to other perspectives this is not the festival for you. -
For every 10 films selected.
1 film will win.Best Short Film
all genres welcome! -
SUBMITTED
-all judges feedback
SELECTED
-all judges feedback
-a screening at our venue in Hollywood
-2 free screening passes
WINNER
-all judges feedback
-a screening at our venue in Hollywood
-2 free screening passes
-award -
Film Length: Short films must be between 3-15 minutes long.
Production Date: Films must have been completed after January 1, 2022.
Premiere Status: We do not require a premiere status, but preference may be given to films that have not been widely distributed.Submission Guidelines:
Format: Films must be submitted via FilmFreeway in MP4 or MOV format.
Language: Films not in English must have English subtitles.
Submission Fee: All submissions must be accompanied by the appropriate fee (see FilmFreeway for details).
Melrose Hill
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