Original Festival-Worthy Short Film Story

CALL FOR ORIGINAL SHORT FILM STORIES | 6 MINUTES

Can one small human story reveal a big problem facing our world?

I'm looking for an original, deeply emotional story for a 6-minute short film suitable for an international film festival.

Your story must connect with at least one of these five themes:

1. Society, Community & Humanitarian Issues
War, displacement, inequality, forgotten communities, or the human cost of global crises.

2. Truth, Fake News & Misinformation
A lie that destroys a family, a truth buried for years, or misinformation that changes someone's life forever.

3. Humans & AI
The emotional consequences of artificial intelligence, human connection in a technological world, or the question of what makes us human.

4. Climate, Nature & Our Changing Planet
Environmental destruction, wildlife loss, climate disasters, or the bond between humanity and nature.

5. Human Relationships
The love between parents and children, separation, sacrifice, regret, forgiveness, or a reunion that comes too late.

What I'm looking for

- An original concept with a powerful emotional core.
- A universal story that audiences across cultures can understand.
- A strong central conflict and an unforgettable ending.
- A meaningful message conveyed through characters and actions, not just dialogue.
- A story that can be told effectively in just 6 minutes.

The ambition: Create a festival-worthy film that moves audiences emotionally and stays in their minds long after the screen goes black.

To submit: Send your title, chosen theme, and a 5–10 line synopsis.

I'm not looking for just a problem to discuss. I'm looking for a human story that makes the world feel that problem.

Let's create something unforgettable.