Welcome to

LuminaFlicks International Short Film Fest


If you have any questions about the festival, please write to us on the mail : luminaflicksshortfest@gmail.com


LuminaFlicks is a new international festival striving to be a beacon for talented filmmakers from around the world. Our goal is not just to organize events, but to create a unique platform for inspiration, creative exchange and discovery in the exciting world of short film


About us

We are proud to offer filmmakers the opportunity to meet and work together, encouraging the exchange of ideas and supporting experimentation in filmmaking. LuminaFlicks is more than just a festival, it is a community of like-minded filmmakers where each member contributes to the enrichment of short film culture.

We believe in creative freedom and diversity of expression, and hence create a platform where every filmmaker can unleash their potential and share their unique story. LuminaFlicks is not just a festival, it is a luminary that illuminates talent and inspires new creative heights.

Join us to be part of this exciting journey in the world of short film, where the light of creativity merges with the international spirit of art. LuminaFlicks is more than just an event; it's a platform for the birth of stories, conversations and new ideas. Welcome to our luminous community of filmmakers where every frame is a source of inspiration and exciting discoveries.


Dates & Deadlines

February 24, 2024

Opening Date


February 27, 2024

Earlybird Deadline

March 18, 2024

Regular Deadline

April 9, 2024

Extended Deadline


April 30, 2024

Final Deadline


May 3, 2024

Notification Date


May 3, 2024

Event Date


Awards and prizes


  • All projects selected for the season are assured of receiving a certificate confirming their participation and their esteemed status within the festival.
  • Our esteemed jury members diligently evaluate the quality and creativity of each project. Works that garner the highest ratings are nominated for awards in their respective categories.


  • Beyond the primary award in each category, exceptional projects may also be honored with awards recognizing outstanding achievements and notable honorable mentions. These additional accolades aim to celebrate excellence and exceptional contributions within the diverse landscape of the festival.


Categories & Fees

**Best Short Comedy:** **Best Thriller Short Film:** **Best Montage:**

**Best Short Documentary Film** **Best Historical Short Film:** **Best Screenplay:**

**Best Short Drama:** **Best Short Film Tragedy:** **Best Artistic Design and Scenery**

**Best Short Animation:** **Best Short Film Under 5 Minutes:** **Best Visual Effects:**

**Best Horror Short Film:** **Best Short Film 5-10 Minutes:** **Best Sound and Sound Design:**

**Best Romantic Short Film:** **Best Short Film 10-20 Minutes:** **Best Costumes and Makeup:**

**Best Short Movie Shot on a Phone** **Best Short Film 20-40 Minutes:** **Best Original Soundtrack:**

**Best Short Fiction:** **Best Actor:** **Best Cinematography:**

**Best Short Action Movie:** **Best Actress:** **Best Luminous Snapshots:**

**Best Social Short Film:** **Best Male Role:** **Best Cinematic Mosaics:**

**Best Frame Flux:** **Best Flickering Fables:** **Best CineVerse Chronicles:**



Rules & Terms


  • Non-refundable tickets: Admission tickets are non-refundable once purchased.
  • Student Allowances with Proof of Status: Student Allowances can only be paid for with supporting documentation such as a copy of the student ID included in the project.
  • Use of materials for promotional purposes: CineTech Future Fest reserves the right to use film trailers, teasers, posters, and stills for promotional purposes, but the full film is not subject to release under these materials.
  • English subtitles for movies in other languages: In case the movie is not in English, English subtitles are mandatory for better audience experience.
  • Compliance with festival rules: All participants and venues are required to comply with the established rules and regulations in order to ensure a smooth and quality event.


Winners

·Best Short Comedy -- Allison M Zevallos -- Late for Work

·Best Short Documentary Film -- Yola Leonidovna Monakhov Stockton -- Stories Are Our Maps

·Best Short Drama -- Paul W Miley -- S for Submission

·Best Short Animation -- Christopher Angus -- Hinter-Land

·Best Romantic Short Film -- GEORGE ZOUVELOS -- Ashes to Ashes

·Best Short Movie Shot on a Phone -- Kathleen Renee Krenitsky -- BayouTech

·Best Short Fiction -- Luciano Alzate – Asphyxia

·Best Short Action Movie -- Armin Alic -- Dojo

·Best Social Short Film -- DB Morgan – "The Slip": A day in the life of a teenage carer.

·Best Thriller Short Film -- David Carroll -- Dead Tone

·Best Short Film Tragedy -- Paolo Furino, Felice Antignani -- Shared psychosis

·Best Short Film Under 5 Minutes -- Paul Efron -- SAVA Cassava Doctor/Family Testimonials

·Best Short Film 5-10 Minutes -- Teymour Tehrani – DISCONNECT

·Best Short Film 10-20 Minutes -- Victor Gulley -- Kimpact

·Best Short Film 20-40 Minutes

·Best Actor -- Alexandre Mahutte -- Nightmare!

·Best Actress -- Muxel Paule -- Tom and Luce

·Best Male Role -- CHRIS QI YAO – Reboot

·Best Montage -- Lillian Carter – WOMAN

·Best Screenplay -- Kevin Dobbs -- Only Man For Me

·Best Artistic Design and Scenery

·Best Visual Effects -- Ioulia Lymperopoulou -- 13 Strokes...

·Best Sound and Sound Design -- Erika Errante Baruffaldi -- Il Fuoco Grande - The Big Fire

·Best Costumes and Makeup -- Freddie Saj -- Blind Date

·Best Original Soundtrack -- Lucinda Luvaas -- Road 721

·Best Cinematography -- Luis Enrique Jiménez -- Another Day

·Best Cinematic Mosaics -- Linda Rosenfeld -- KAMPOT the FREE TOWN

·Best Dialogue -- Jamie Max Lee -- Curating Grief: Loss and Objects

·Best Concept -- Jelitssa Marlenne Ozuna -- Letter from a Forgotten Prisoner


Email: LuminaFlicksShortFest@gmail.com

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