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The Reel Champions Shorts Fest

A Showcase for Up-and-Coming Women and Non-Binary Creatives

Upcoming Deadlines

Earlybird Deadline: Friday, February 13th

Regular Deadline: Friday, April 17th

Extended Deadline: Friday, May 15th

Final Deadline: Friday, June 12th

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Notification Date: Friday, April 15th

Event Date: Saturday, October 17th - Sunday, October 18th

Are you passionate about seeing more women and non-binary folks behind the camera?

Join us for our annual The Reel Champions Shorts Fest and support the industry’s up-and-coming creatives who are too often overlooked!

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TRC Shorts Fest showcases films created by women and non-binary folks to celebrate their unique voices and create more platforms for creatives of marginalized genders. We aim to provide a unique opportunity for filmmakers to share their work with a wider audience and network with likeminded industry professionals who are dedicated to achieving gender parity in entertainment. Submit your film today to be considered!

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Films selected for the live event will screen in Fall 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. Directors are encouraged to attend the event to participate in a live Q&A following the screening. The weekend will also include educational panels and ample networking opportunities.

Congrats to our 2025 Award Winners!

Winners were picked by a jury of NEXT GEN mentors and CFA & TRC Executive Board Members. They received awards gifted by our generous sponsors.

SCREENING SCHEDULE

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The Reel Champions is a DBA of Cinematography for Actors Institute, a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3) and California R&TC 23701(d). Operating under this umbrella, The Reel Champions continues its mission to support people of marginalized genders within the film and television industry through community events, mentorship, and educational programming.
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