Now Accepting Submissions for Mighty Shorts FilmSlam

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ATLANTA, Ga (August 22, 2021) — The Mighty Shorts Comedy Collective is now accepting video submissions for the upcoming FilmSlam. The Mighty Shorts FilmSlam is a showcase of Atlanta’s best comedy shorts and will be held on September 21, 2021 at 8pm at Landmark’s Midtown Arts Cinema.

There will be a panel of judges that will select winners in a variety of categories in effort to recognize the most outstanding work. There will be a prize awarded by the audience as well, so filmmakers are encouraged to invite their friends and fans. Anyone with a short form comedic video is invited to submit. All submissions are due by Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11:59PM ET. If your film is selected for the showcase you will receive four free tickets to attend the event.

The Mighty Shorts FilmSlam will be en evening to celebrate the Atlanta comedy community and the amazing work that is constantly being created right here.

Think of you’ve got something to submit? Here are details:

Submission deadline: Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11:59PM. 
*We will not accept late submissions. No exceptions.


Content parameters:

  • Must be comedy

  • Must be shorter than 10 mins; however, we strongly favor films that are 5 minutes or shorter in the final selections. 

  • Files should be less than 5 GB

  • No limit on submissions per person

  • Films must be created in 2021. We will strongly favor films that were created in the two months prior to the event and those that are not already available online. 

  • Mighty Shorts management reserves the right to make the final decision on films that will be featured in the FilmSlam. 

How to submit:

  • Cost: It’s FREE to submit!

  • Send a download link to submissions@mightyshorts.com

  • Please include the film title and the names and roles of those you wish to be credited for the film as well as preferred contact information. 

Event details:

  • When: September 21, 2021 @ 8pm - 10pm

  • Where: Landmark’s Midtown Arts Cinema: 931 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

  • What: We’ll show our selection of video shorts, the panel of judges will award prizes and there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers

  • Tickets: $10 

**Featured filmmakers will receive 4 comp tickets to the event


Lauren Barash