Santa Barbara International ShortFest

Categories for Film Submissions:

The Santa Barbara Short Film Festival accepts submissions in several categories, including:

Narrative Short: This category is for short films with fictional narratives.

Documentary Short: This category is for short documentaries.

Animation Short: This category is for short animated films.

Experimental Short: This category is for short films that experiment with new forms, styles, or techniques.

Student Short: This category is for short films made by students, including high school and college students.

Santa Barbara Filmmakers: This category is exclusively for filmmakers who reside in Santa Barbara County.