The Mission

The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival has a mission to give emerging filmmakers a platform in a way that celebrates very short form storytelling. Most shorts categories are 40 minutes or less which decreases the chance of a small or micro-short to be included or qualify for awards. We know first hand that making a film takes a lot of hard work and a lot of dedication so by focusing on this unique and fun style of filmmaking, we can fill a void in the festival community.

The BTSSFF is a semi-annual film festival with live screenings in Chicago that celebrates short film, from all over the world, under 5 minutes in length. The films will be judged by a jury of artists, advertising, and film professionals, that will look for powerful and innovative ideas, creativity and quality.