"Shorts can pack an emotional punch and take us on a wonderful ride in 40 minutes or less. We feel the creators of such entertainment deserve recognition and encouragement," said Founder & Festival Director Roxanne Marciniak.
When your film is an "Official Selection" at a well-organized film festival it is the most gratifying experience. This is what we want to bring to you. Our goal is to further inspire you to keep creating...keep writing...keep directing...keep producing...keep acting...keep telling stories...keep making short films!
Short Films Rock!
Many actors, directors and writers have launched their careers by making short films. Many continue to make short movies to tell stories their own way.
We had the privilege to screen THE ARRIVAL at the First Annual Rock the Shorts. THE ARRIVAL a dark comedy written and directed by Jocelyn Deboer & Dawn Luebbe.
Michael McMillian stars opposite Deboer and Luebbe as a husband who magically has two wives after his son wishes for a "new mommy." McMillian is best known for his TV roles on TRUE BLOOD, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND and SILICON VALLEY.
Academy Award Winners--Live Action Short Films!
A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE LIVE-ACTION SHORT FILMS THAT HAVE WON ACADEMY AWARDS. One day your film may be on this list!
2024 The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, 2023 An Irish Goodbye, 2022 The Long Goodbye, 2021 Two Distant Strangers, 2020 - A Neighbors' Window, 2019 – Skin, 2018 – The Silent Child, 2017 – Sing, 2016 – Stutterer , 2015 – The Phone Call, 2014 – Helium, 2013 – Curfew, 2012 – The Shore, 2011 – God of Love, 2010 – The New Tenants