October 25th at The Governors School. Submit today!

What:  Micro Short Film Challenge

When:  Festival will take place on October 25, 2025.  The submission deadline is October 11, 2025

How:  Send a downloadable file link to Rhodes@reedyreels.com

General Rules

• There is no cost to enter.
• A filmmaker or filmmaking team may submit up to 2 entries.
• There are three categories: High School, College, Non Student.
• To qualify for any given category, the core filmmaking team must fall into the appropriate category (for example, a team of high school filmmakers can cast non-students in their film and still qualify for the high school category, etc.).
• Films must be at least 30 seconds long and no longer than five minutes (not including credits).

Submission

• Submit download links to your films to Rhodes@ReedyReels.com.
• All submissions must be received by midnight ET, October 11, 2025
• In your submission email include the following information:
• Which category you are submitting for (High School, College, Non Student)

1. Title of the film
2. Date it was finished
3. Name of submitter
4. Name of director
5. Name of producer (if applicable)
6. Name of writer
7. Name(s) of actor(s)
8. Location (city, state) of filming

Content

No matter what category you submit to, all content must be appropriate for a high school audience. If your film deals with sensitive topics, please be aware that tension and conflict can be portrayed without use of violence, weapons and/or explicit language. You may choose to explore these themes but please note, only projects that do so with respect for their audience will be considered. No guns are allowed in any film entries.

Safety

Safety in the production world is paramount and all contest participants must be conscientious when filming their entries. This includes having legal, written permission from property owners or managers of any location where you shoot. Always review safety guidelines and protocols before shooting or producing any video project.

Judging and Prizes

A team of independent film professionals will evaluate each submission. This challenge is designed for students to participate and the exhibition will be held at the SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities; therefore, it is paramount that the content of films, no matter the age of the filmmaker, must be appropriate for a high school audience. Judges may reject submissions that violate the content restrictions. The top film in each category (High School, College, Non Student) will receive a special screening or a waiver code at the Reedy Reels Film Festival on March 28, 2026.**

**If you choose the screening, your film will be screened but not judged for Reedy Reels and not eligible for a Reedy award. If you choose the waiver code, your film will be judged and eligible but may not be selected.