Festival Process at VTSFF

Submissions Open

• Every year in August, submissions for the Videotape Short Film Festival open to filmmakers from all over the world.
• The submission window will remain open until officially closed by the festival team.
• Filmmakers are welcome to submit their short films via our official portal.

Eligibility & Compliance Check

Once your film is submitted:

• Our internal team will review the film to ensure it meets all eligibility criteria and complies with festival rules and regulations.
• Films that do not comply will be rejected at this stage, and no further action will be taken.
• Films that pass the eligibility check will be marked as “Official Selections” of VTSFF and will move on to the jury screening.

Official Selections & Jury Screening

• All Officially Selected films will be announced on our Instagram page.
• These films are reviewed by a panel of juries.
• A curated list of standout films — “Shortlisted films” — will be chosen for further consideration.

Nominations Announcement

• Shortlisted films are reviewed by a second-level judging panel of industry professionals.
• The top-performing films are declared as “Nominated Films” of VTSFF.
• Only nominated films will be invited to the physical screening and award event.

Grand Award Ceremony

The VTSFF culminates in a prestigious Award Ceremony & Screening Event where:

• Nominated filmmakers and their teams walk the red carpet, enjoy interviews, celebrity interactions, and photo shoots.
• Winning films and talents are announced live during the event.
• Awards, honors, and special surprises are presented to the winners.

We encourage every filmmaker to be part of this journey, share their voice, and celebrate the art of cinema with us!