Open Call for 2025 Entries
Has Begun!
Submissions are currently OPEN for 2025
Film Selections will be announced FALL 2025
2025 Entry Deadlines and Fees
(submit by dates)
February 12, 2025 Super Earlybird Deadline - $30
March 12, 2025 Earlybird Deadline - $35
June 12, 2025 Regular Deadline - $40
July 12, 2025 Extended Deadline - $45
September 12, 2025 Super Extended Deadline - $50
October 6, 2025 Last Chance Deadline - $55
(Notifications should be in Oct 2025)
Festival show dates are TBD (More info coming soon)
Festival show dates are TBD (More info coming soon)
Calling All Filmmakers
Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival is excited to announce the opening of their 22nd Season. A festival created and designed to celebrate the art of the short film, we welcome submissions from around the world. With programming and various themed categories, we help spotlight the best of this genre, the Short Film. So please join us in making the 22nd annual Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival a continued success. Follow the submit links below for Rules, Deadlines, and Fees.
Check Back often for updates to festival and join our Facebook group for news.
Don't forget to submit your film, the next submission deadline is coming soon!
Submission Fees
All submissions and payments are through Filmfreeway's secure online submissions system.
Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival is excited to announce the opening of their 22nd Season. A festival created and designed to celebrate the art of the short film, we welcome submissions from around the world. With programming and various themed categories, we help spotlight the best of this genre, the Short Film. So please join us in making the 22nd annual Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival a continued success. Follow the submit links below for Rules, Deadlines, and Fees.
Check Back often for updates to festival and join our Facebook group for news.
Don't forget to submit your film, the next submission deadline is coming soon!
Submission Fees
All submissions and payments are through Filmfreeway's secure online submissions system.
