Short. Sweet. Film Fest. Student Film Category
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What Is Short. Sweet. Film Fest. Student Film Category?
Short. Sweet. Film Fest.'s Student Film category is a discounted entry path in its 16th annual Cleveland shorts festival, scheduled for March 1-7, 2027 at Atlas Cinemas Shaker Square. It is not a high-school-only contest: the published rule is a film meeting any listed festival category that was produced while the filmmaker was a student. No age, grade, citizenship, or residence limit is stated.
The live FilmFreeway listing accepts submissions and prices the Student Film category at $25 standard/$20 Gold through September 30, $30/$25 through October 31, $35/$30 through November 30, and $40/$35 through December 31, 2026. Films must be under 40 minutes, have been produced after January 1, 2022, not be works in progress or industrial/instructional works, and be available as MP4 files if selected.
Short. Sweet. Film Fest. Student Film Category Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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