Louisiana Public Broadcasting is calling for short films from local filmmakers to be considered for the 12th Annual PBS Short Film Festival. The PBS Short Film Festival showcases powerful stories from filmmakers across the country. This year’s Festival will take place in July 2023 but entries must be submitted to Louisiana Public Broadcasting by Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

The PBS Short Film Festival began in 2012 as an annual film festival focused on independent short films that often cover social issues.

To enter, submit the film to [email protected] for review. In addition, include the title of the film, the filmmakers’ contact information, plus a brief description of the film. Films should be three to 15 minutes in length and can be fiction or non-fiction. The most appropriate films for this festival are those featuring creative or compelling storytelling, as well as high production quality. If selected for nomination, filmmakers will be required to adhere to technical requirements for the festival, as well as submit additional information about their film upon request. For more information about requirements, visit this website.

“Louisiana Public Broadcasting strives to showcase homegrown content and creators on all platforms,” said Jason Viso, Director of Programming at LPB. “The PBS Short Film Festival gives us the opportunity to put Louisiana stories and Louisiana filmmakers in a national spotlight. LPB-nominated films have been selected for inclusion in the festival for the last several years, so we hope Louisiana filmmakers take advantage of this great opportunity.”

All entries must be received by Wednesday, February 22.