Open Mic Shorts Night @ Secret Movie Club Theater (in LA)

For screening short films
Starts 7:30PM PT
Running time must be under 10 min.

Film must not be intentionally mean to any group of people for purely ideological or tribal reasons. Other than that, we’re not here to gate keep. You can submit anything you like from a 5 minute documentary to a 3 minute music video with content that would get a G rating to content that would get an NC-17 rating. Just as long as it has clear artistic intent and merit.

NON-COMPETITION (SHORTS MADE BEFORE YOU READ THIS): You must submit your short by December 15th at midnight for consideration in that month’s Open Mic Short Night.

COMPETITION (A SHORT MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR TONIGHT): OR. . .if you take up the challenge and make a short film on our theme of the month, you can submit it by by 9am the Friday morning before the events (in this case December 16, 2022). Remember, if you decide to compete in our theme competition, the short must be made between our announcement of the theme and the deadline. It must be under 10mns long and it must follow the guidelines above.

The winner of the Theme of the Month Competition will get their short broadcast to our over 80K+ social media community. Their short will be preceded by an interview with the winning filmmakers along with shout outs to their social media handles. And the winning filmmaking team will get 2 complimentary tickets to two months of our events.

So if you’re ready to create and celebrate cinema, SUBMIT YOUR SHORT to: community@secretmovieclub.com by the deadlines above WITH THE SUBJECT LINE “Open Mic Short Night – January – [Your Short’s Title]”.