SHORT FILM CONTEST
Calling all filmmakers - professional and aspiring!
Do you have a Borscht Belt story to tell? The Borscht Belt Film Fest has issued an official call for original short films about the Borscht Belt resort era. Selected films will be screened during the film fest on the weekend of October 31-November 2 in Ellenville, NY, in the heart of the Catskills.
The festival seeks both narrative and documentary short films to screen in a short film contest at the conclusion of the three-day film event. There is no cost to enter and there will be prizes! See details below, including a contest entry form.
“Many people have a Borscht Belt story they would like to share, and now is your chance to share yours. Your film can be a documentary, a fictional story, or animation. It can be about bungalow colonies, rooming houses, stand-up comedians, waiters, or couples who fell in love on vacation. Here’s a great opportunity to capture special memories from family and friends about this fascinating era or create your own story. You could be the next “Dirty Dancing!”
Melody Gilbert, Director
Borscht Belt Film Fest
Contest Rules:
Duration: Films must be at least 5 minutes and no longer than 10 minutes.
Theme: Films must focus on the Borscht Belt resort era.
Quality: Films must be suitable for projection on a big screen.
Eligibility: Professional or amateur, all ages can submit.
Deadline: Films must be submitted by October 1, 2025
Selection: A jury of film industry professionals will select the winners and prizes will be awarded.
Submit your film through the contest entry form below. We will notify you if your film has been selected for the screening. Selected films will have a chance to win some very nice awards.
For questions about submissions, contact info@borschtbeltfilmfest.org.