General Queries

What are the Online Award categories?
Best Film Best Director Best Male Character Best Female Character Best Story Best Cinematographer Best Editor Best Social Film...
Fri, 12 Jun, 2015 at 5:36 PM
What is Short of the Month all about?
Short of the Month is a website that hosts monthly online short film contests. Each month we bring out a new contest for short filmmakers around the globe. ...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 11:17 PM
How long will it take a movie to get approved?
Usually movies get approved within a week. But some movies get delayed because of the following reasons: Your film is not in English. We are faci...
Fri, 12 Jun, 2015 at 5:36 PM
How does this monthly contest work?
Submit your film using one of our submissions formats.  If selected, your film will be featured on our website alongside other official selections...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 11:19 PM
My film was not approved after even after 3 weeks, what now?
If your film is not approved even after 3-4 weeks, it might have got rejected. But there might be other factors. To know the reason, create a support ticket...
Fri, 12 Jun, 2015 at 5:36 PM
Are there any awards for the nominees or winners?
Yes, 'Short of the Month' which is the best film award winner of the particular month gets prize money of $100. The winners of the rest of the ca...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 11:20 PM
How many films would be nominated for a particular festival?
Five nominees in each category. However, winners can be more than one for each category.
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 11:20 PM
I am not sure if I want to make my film public online. If done so other film festivals might not accept my film.
We totally understand your concern. We have an option of keeping your film password protected on our website as well. That way you can stay in competition a...
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 11:21 PM
For how long my film will be available on short of the month website?
An officially selected film will be available on our short film database for lifetime.
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 11:21 PM
Can I remove the film after the festival is over?
No, but you can keep it password protected.
Sat, 21 Feb, 2015 at 11:22 PM