The Focus Features | JetBlue Short Film Showcase

Nominations for 2023 are now open!

Faculty members can submit nominations for the 2023 Focus Features | JetBlue Short Film Showcase now through Friday, September 22, 2023: https://forms.gle/JKXxBgnqsRwEcnBt6

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College and University faculty are invited to submit nominations for this year’s Focus Features | JetBlue Short Film Showcase! Now in its 5th year, the Short Film program is open to graduate-level students who have completed a short film within the last academic year. The showcase provides master’s program students an incredible and unique commercial entry point for short thesis films entering the industry. 

Five filmmakers will receive a $10,000 grant and will have the opportunity for their film to be shown on JetBlue flights and on Focus Features’ streaming platforms.

Winning filmmakers will receive mentorship and screening opportunities through the Gotham. Previous recipients have been recognized at the the Gotham Awards. Previous recipients award include: Cannes  jury prize winner, Saim Sadiq (Joyland), Sudaresh Suresh (Telluride selection, Mizaru), and Saleem Nasir Gondal (Post Term).

Learn More About Last Year’s Winners

Eligibility Criteria

Nominee Eligibility  

• — Must have received a master’s degree between September 23, 2022 and September 22, 2023, or must be currently enrolled in a master’s program.
• — Must be the director of the film
• — There is no limit to the number of nominations a school can submit.

Short Film Eligibility

• — This opportunity is for fiction films.
• — There is no limitation on genre, format, or style (live action, experimental, animation, hybrid, etc)
• — Less than 50 minutes in length
• — Completed within the last academic year (September 2022 – September 2023)
• — Film must be insured (A portion of the grant will be applied toward insurance if the film is not insured.)
• — The film does not need to be a thesis film, but it must be made within the duration of the student’s enrollment in the master’s program.
  • — *Full terms available once selected.

How to Submit a Nomination

Student or Alum must be nominated by a faculty member from their institution by completing this year’s nomination form here.

Deadline for nominations: Friday, September 22, 2023, by 11:59 PM EST

Questions? Please contact [email protected]

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