- Best Short Film: Awarded to the film that demonstrates outstanding overall quality in storytelling, direction, and production.
- Best Director: Recognizes the filmmaker who exhibits exceptional skill and vision in directing.
- Best Screenplay: Given to the film with the most compelling and well-crafted script.
- Best Cinematography: Awarded for excellence in visual storytelling and camera work.
- Best Editing: Honors the film with the most effective and innovative editing.
- Audience Choice Award: Selected by viewers based on their votes throughout the festival.

Film Age: To be eligible for submission, films must have been completed within the last 4 years. Submissions of films completed before [2020] will not be accepted.
Film Duration: Films must not exceed 20 minutes in length. This includes credits.

Genres Accepted: We are pleased to accept short films across a diverse range of genres, including but not limited to:

Drama
Comedy
Action
Thriller
Horror
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Romance
Documentary
Animation
Experimental
Musical
Historical

Submission Format: Films should be submitted in a high-definition digital format. Acceptable formats include MP4, MOV, or AVI. The preferred resolution is 1920x1080.

Press Kit: Each submission must include a comprehensive press kit, which should consist of:
- A detailed synopsis of the film (up to 300 words)
- A biography of the director (up to 200 words)
- Cast and crew credits
- A minimum of three high-resolution stills from the film (minimum 1920x1080)
- A trailer or teaser (if available)

Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by given dates. Late submissions will not be considered.

Grant of Rights: By submitting a film, the filmmaker grants the festival a non-exclusive right to use all submitted materials, including the film, press kit, and stills, for promotional, marketing, and festival-related purposes. This includes the use of excerpts for promotional trailers and social media.

Screening Rights: Filmmakers grant the festival the right to upload and stream the submitted film on our streaming platform, CINELOOM.NET. This includes the right to make the film available for viewing by registered users of the service.

Publicity and Promotion: The festival reserves the right to use clips, trailers, and stills from the film for promotional and publicity purposes, including but not limited to festival posters, website features, and social media campaigns.

Selection Process: Submitted films will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of industry professionals. Films will be evaluated based on artistic merit, originality, and overall quality.

Notification: Filmmakers whose films are selected for the festival will be notified. Notifications will be sent via email to the address provided in the submission.

Streaming Service: Selected films will be featured on CINELOOM.NET. The streaming schedule and additional details will be provided to the filmmakers upon selection.

Copyright and Ownership: Filmmakers must ensure that their submission does not infringe on any copyrights or intellectual property rights. By submitting, filmmakers confirm that they hold all necessary rights and permissions for the film’s content.

Indemnity: Filmmakers agree to indemnify and hold harmless the festival, its affiliates, sponsors, and partners from any claims, liabilities, or damages arising from the content of the film or its submission.