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​Opportunity for Creators and Filmmakers: Enter the Reel Vertical Impact Creator Contest
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LA Shorts is excited to spotlight the Reel Vertical Impact Creator Contest from ReelShort — a unique opportunity for short-form creators to submit original vertical content for a chance to win up to $100,000 in cash prizes and potential collaboration with one of today’s fastest-growing mobile streaming platforms.

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Submit your vertical videos (45–90 seconds, shot on phone or camera) in English — either as a standalone episode or a full series (10+ episodes encouraged). Categories include Romance, Suspense, Beyond Genres, and ReelShort Adaptation. Creators must own all rights; exclusivity is not required.

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Open worldwide. Contest launched July 18. Learn more and submit at ReelShort.com

JULY 17 - 28, 2024

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Meet ReelShort at LA Shorts
This Weekend!

$100,000 Filmmaker contest

ReelShort is transforming entertainment with vertical short-form storytelling, and we’re excited to share it with you at the LA Shorts Festival this weekend!

Meet the ReelShort team and featured stars, discover how to break into vertical content, and learn about our Global Short Vertical Contest offering up to $100,000 in cash prizes and opportunities for production deals.

 

 

 

We’re eager to see what you can create in a short period of time for a vertical screen and how your stories can thrive on our platform.

Don’t miss your chance to connect, ask questions, and explore how to get your work featured.If you’re not attending this year, no worries! You can still connect with the ReelShort team at pr@reelshort.com or fill out the contest interest form to stay informed about upcoming projects and contests.

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Learn more and submit your entry at: ReelShort.com​

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Tickets are available to purchase on each film program page

THURSDAY
JULY 20
4:00-5:00 PM

Shorts-to-features

Making the jump from short film to feature length film. A panel and Q&A with indie filmmakers who transitioned into short film production to making their first feature films.  

FRIDAY
JULY 21
4:00-5:00 PM

DIRECTING 

 Directing for Indie Films and Studio Productions with Director Adam Newacheck (Workaholics, Idiot Sitter) will talk about his career in directing indie films as well as studio productions. 

SUNDAY
JULY 23
4:00-5:00 PM

storytelling

Learning Your Authentic Lens with writer Lisa Ebersole - Writer, filmmaker, Lisa Ebersole, will walk filmmakers through her successful steps to best hone your authentic voice in the filmmaking process. 

MONDAY
JULY 24
4:00-5:00 PM

oNLINE
CONTENT

Creating Online Content with comedian, writer Kurt Maloney" - Creating online content is a tricky process, but comedian and writer, Kurt Maloney, has a career in writing/creating digital content independently and for companies like Smosh.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

TUESDAY
JULY 25
4:00-5:00 PM

PITCHING 

The Art of Pitching

 Writer, showrunner, Chris Amick, will walk filmmakers through his focused process on how to best pitch your project to studios.

WEDNEDAY
JULY 26
4:00-5:00 PM

ANIMATION

The Animation Social Hour with animation guru, Marlene Sharp, hosts a panel of highly successful animation professionals about their careers, the state of animation, their passions, advice for up-and-comers, plus much more!

THURSDAY
JULY 27
4:00-5:00 PM

SCREENPLAY READINGs

Come hear the table reading of the winner of the LA Shorts Screenplay Competition. 

FRIDAY
JULY 28
4:00-5:00 PM

social
media

Using Social Media to Build Your Brand.    Jessica Lancaster returns to LA Shorts with her highly successful social media tips and tricks to best build your online presence for your career and films. 

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