Submit to the archive here!
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Experimental Short Film Archive is a home for your experimental short film!
Once the film festival run is done, what do you do with your short film? The major short film distributors tend to move away from experimental shorts leaving experimental filmmakers with no place to showcase their film! That's why Experimental Short Film Archive was created! We want to be the home for your short!
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We want films that are:
experimental
short (under 45 minutes)
Of high quality
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No! This is to help filmmakers so it is totally free to submit!
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At this time, no, we do not. One day, we would like to monetize the channel and once we do, we intend to only run enough ads to cover the expenses to run the channel.
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It depends on the amoun of submissions at that time but we try to get back to you within 6 to 8 weeks.
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You are giving us non-exclusive right to distribute via our YouTube page and that’s it. You still own the film and can still submit it to festivals, other distribution platforms, anything at all really!
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We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.
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Email us at gordanaproductions@gmail.com, and we will remove the film as soon as possible. You don’t need a reason. Just let us know, and we’re on it! :)
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No. Only the films that meet the submission requirements and are deemed of high enough quality. That being said, we try to accept most of the films submitted. We want to help filmmakers.
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Yes, we will email you to receive the film file and notify you of the release date.
Filmmaker Reviews
“A fantastic festival. I would absolutely recommend submitting your film. Great exposure and experience.”
— Ken Holmes
“Thank you so much for this platform!”
— Anonymous Producer
“Having my short on a channel that’s not my own adds some legitimacy.”
— Anonymous Director