The 5th Annual Film Pipeline Shorts Competition seeks remarkable directors and diverse, engaging content—the type of work defined by forward-thinking perspectives and unconventional yet universally appealing stories.

Film Pipeline has created a platform significantly different from the typical festival: selected entrants are given introductions to managers and agents for potential representation, one-on-one collaboration to develop or produce other scripts, and extended promotion of their film to our broader Pipeline audience.

With over two decades of experience discovering new screenwriters, we've cultivated a dynamic, hands-on process of development and industry introductions for filmmakers. This allows both emerging and seasoned writers/directors to receive one-on-one assistance in all facets, from concept to circulation. And, most importantly, Pipeline spotlights and supports selected talent long-term with the intent of fostering their careers.

Winner and runner-up awarded:

• $5,000 to winner; $500 to runner-up

• Industry circulation to select partners, including agents and managers

• Promotion of the short and the filmmakers’ future work

• Additional review of other shorts or scripts, with circulation consideration

• Financing opportunities for additional shorts

2022 Finalists

Bury Your Fish
Written & Directed by Emma Josephson

Candlelight
Written & Directed by Scott Newton

Evie
Directed by Alex von Hofmann
Written by Luke Martin

Monsters
Written & Directed by Frank Tremblay

Post-Citrus
Written & Directed by Madison Hatfield

Written By
Written & Directed by Callie Bloem & Christopher J. Ewing

Winner Announced: December 10th