Etheria Film Night Short Film Competition

Etheria Film Night is a genre film showcase dedicated to spotlighting short films directed by women, typically held in partnership with venues such as the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles. The event screens a curated selection of sci‑fi, horror, fantasy, action, and thriller shorts from around the world and has occasionally included a specific high school filmmaker category or student-focused selections as part of its program. While the festival itself is not exclusively for high school students, teen filmmakers can submit work when a student or high school category is offered in a given year, gaining the chance to have their short film screened to an industry audience and film fans. Participating offers exposure, networking opportunities with filmmakers and genre professionals, and experience with the film festival submission process. Because Etheria’s categories and eligibility can change from year to year, high school students interested in competing should carefully review the most current submission guidelines on Etheria’s official site or submission pages.