OVER 80 SHORT FILMS

JURIED & AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

TABLE READS

LAUNCH PARTY

SUNDAY BRUNCH AWARDS

violet crown I vinegar hill theatre I common house I vault virginia I the bradbury

PREPARE YOUR MIND & CREATIVE SOUL

march . 21-23 . 2025

more info to come

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INDIE short FILM FESTIVAL

And the 2024 Winners Are

BEST ANIMATION

Matta & Matto

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Object 817

BEST NARRATIVE

The Masterpiece

BEST OF FEST

Essex Girls

BEST SCREENPLAY

Shiloh

HONORABLE MENTION

My Own Worst Enemy

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD

Jess

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

PRESENTING SPONSOR - UVA HEALTH OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND ENGAGEMENT

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS

THE CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU - CBS19 - WOODARD PROPERTIES - VAULT VIRGINIA - COMMON HOUSE - VINEGAR HILL THEATRE - UVA Arts - LIFEVIEW MARKETING AND VISUALS - CVILLE WEEKLY - WTJU - HARVEST MOON CATERING - FRIENDS OF CVILLE DOWNTOWN - PAM & FRANK EDMONDS - GIG STRATEGIC - CRIOLLA DCP - BEACON A New Hill Project - Ting - VIRGINIA TOURISM CORPORATION / VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE - C&F Bank - QUIRK HOTEL - CHARLOTTESVILLE RADIO GROUP - YORK PROPERTIES

SHORT Can Be CONFUSING

Many people are not aware of what defines a short film , nor, do many people understand its purpose. Our good buddy Max did not know that James, the guy on the phone, was referencing short films during a serious phone conversation. He assumed that James was being offensive to little/small/short people, so Max sticks up for them because he is proudly one of them. Did Max go overboard? You be the judge and email us at danceandstep@gmail.com with your thoughts. We will share them on our site.

On & Off Screen Events

  • ALL ACCESS PACKAGE

    All Access Packages cover entry into every event of the festival including as follows: Sunday Brunch Awards, Table Read, All Screening Blocks, Panel Discussions, & Launch Party.

    $159

    ON SALE IN JANUARY

  • MOVIE BUFF PASS

    The Movie Buff Pass grants entry to ALL screening blocks. Screening blocks are featured daily, March 21-23. The Movie Buff will have access to reserve screening blocks prior to the public.

    $100

    ON SALE IN JANUARY

  • LAUNCH PARTY

    3.21-22, 2025 9:00PM-12:30AM

    What’s a festival without a Launch Party? Not a festival at all. The ISFF Launch Party will feature live performances and a dj. Location: Common House — $25

    ON SALE IN JANUARY

  • SUNDAY BRUNCH

    3.23.25 11:30AM-1:30PM

    We have to eat, so let’s have brunch and find out who won the awards at the same time? Space will be limited - $45 Buffet Style - Location: Bradbury

    ON SALE IN JANUARY

  • SCREENINGS

    3.21.25 - 3.23.25

    All screenings will take place at Vinegar Hill Theatre and the Violet Crown Theater. Screening blocks featuring domestic and international films. Individual screening blocks are only $15.

    ON SALE FEBRUARY

  • PANELS

    3.22.25 10A - 4PM

    Panel discussions will include pros to discuss various filmmaking crafts including but not limited to cinematography, acting, directing, producing, and women in film. Location: Common House

    RESERVE IN JANUARY

  • TABLE READS

    3.23.25 9:30AM-11:30AM

    The festival will feature a screenwriting competitions with the top three scripts receiving the honor to be read by seasoned actors. Limted Seating. Location - Vault Virginia - FREE

    Reserve in January