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he Creates Shorts Fest is a professional, women-centered short film festival and creative industry expo.
She Creates Shorts Fest is a professional, women-centered short film festival and creative industry expo designed to showcase films, provide education, and connect filmmakers with community and business partners.
The event blends film screenings, panels, networking, and an interactive expo, creating a lively, high-energy weekend that attracts creatives, entrepreneurs, and community supporters from across Northeast Ohio and the Midwest.
ADMISSION INFO
Milestone
Date
Opening Date
July 1, 2026
Regular Deadline
July 25, 2026
Late Deadline
August 23, 2026
Notification Date
September 1, 2026
Event Date
October 1–3, 2026
Categories & Fees
Short Films — All genres, 5–20 min (incl. credits)
Regular: $45 standard / $25 student
Late: $55 standard / $35 student
Micro Shorts — All genres, 1–4 min
Regular: $45 standard / $25 student
Late: $55 standard / $35 student
Episodic — All genres, max 20 min total (up to 2 episodes)
Regular: $45 standard / $25 student
Late: $55 standard / $35 student
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES
- Oct 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Thu)
- Oct 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm (Fri)
- Oct 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 7:00pm (Sat)
