The Palm Springs International ShortFest, Short Film Festival & Film Market, celebrated as one of the most acclaimed short film showcases in the world, will take place at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs June 19 - 25, 2012. Film submissions are now being accepted through April 6, 2012.

The Palm Springs International ShortFest, Short Film Festival and Film Market, now entering its 18th year, is the largest showcase of short films in North America. With over 300 films from more than 40 countries screened annually, the Festival is truly a world-class event. Each year over two-thirds of the films presented at the Festival are acquired by distributors, networks or on -line companies, or find sales agents. Festival winners are eligible for Oscar® consideration in the Short Film categories for Live Action, Animation and Best of the Fest categories. Since the Festival's inception, over 80 short films from our Festival have gone on to win Oscar® Nominations.

Entry requirements:

Early Entry Fees– Postmarked by January 16, 2012: Student: US $30.00, Non-student: US $40.00

Regular Entry Fees– Postmarked by March 16, 2012: Student: US $40.00, Non-student US $50.00

Late Entry Fees– Postmarked by April 6, 2012: Student: US $50.00, Non-student US $60.00

Entry forms are also available at www.psfilmfest.org or by calling (760) 322-2930 and Withoutabox

LA Shorts Fest accepts narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, music videos and web series. Submissions must be under 60 minutes in length for inclusion in our festival. LA Shorts Fest is proud to be an official qualifying festival for the Academy Awards Short Film competition. The winners in our six categories become eligible for the Academy Awards.

DEADLINES:

Films must be postmark by the following deadline:

• Regular Deadline: March 31, 2012
• Final Deadline: May 12, 2012

FEES:

Shorts under 30 minutes, for each entry:

• Regular Deadline: $49 for non-members, $39 for members
• Final Deadline: $59 for non-members, $49 for members

Long shorts 30 to 60 minutes, for each entry:

• Regular Deadline: $59 for non-members, $49 for members
• Final Deadline: $69 for non-members, $59 for members

Entry forms are available at https://lashortsfest.com/forms/entry/2012_entry_form.asp