Chatter: Where Audio Meets Visual—A Cinematic Showdown. The first-ever short film festival competition on a social audiovisual app.

• Festival Overview:
  Discover the groundbreaking festival where one of the biggest awards of the night is Best Short Film,  for the people, chosen by the people where the audience vote determines the best in film, all on a dynamic social audiovisual platform. Get ready to witness a cinematic showdown like never before!

• BSSAFF
  We're revolutionizing the film festival scene by bringing the competition directly to a social audiovisual platforms. For the first time, the audience holds the power, selecting the best in film through real-time engagement through this medium. A highly anticipated award is the  Chatter's Choice Awards, for best content creator. 

• What Makes Us Unique:
  This festival blends visual storytelling with social audio, offering an interactive and immersive experience. It’s not just about watching, it's about participating in a global cinematic event.

• Key Highlights:
  • First-of-its-kind film festival on a social audiovisual app.
  • Audience-driven awards in various categories.
  • Diverse media formats including short films, music videos, webisodes, and podcasts, Chatter Channel. (short film contest)

SUBMISSONS OPENS  MAY 15th, 2025 

Submission Deadlines: 

Early Bird May 31st 2025 - $35

Midway June 23rd 2025  - $45

End of the road July 21st -$55

Screeings and events taking place over a course of a weekend on the social AudioVisual App  CHATTER SOCIAL.  (film festival submissions category)

• Best Short Film
• Best Director
• Best Actor
• Best Actress
• Best Cinematography
• Best Original Score
• Best Music Video
• Best Webisode

Each award is decided by the panel of judges  and the Chatter's Audience...Voices that shapes the future of film.

• Eligible Media:
  
  • Short Films
  • Short Documentary 
  • Pilot
  • Music Videos
  • Webisodes 
  • Podcast Episodes 
  • Chatter Channel 
  • Script Writing

(film festival submission)

• Filmmakers Hub: How to Submit:
  Filmmakers, musicians, content creators and podcasters submit your film, music video, webisode, channel or podcast episode directly through Film Freeway.

If you are not on Chatter Social yet and would like to be amongst the audience, who gets to cast their vote,  Download  Chatter Social in the Apple store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chatter-social/id6470361217 or Goole Play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.chattersocial.app 

Once you create your username, send your username to bssavfest@gmail.com to receive your INVITE CODE. Chatter Social is INVITE ONLY... You need a code to participate.  However, Chatter will be public May 2025, and will not require an invite. If you do not want to join Chatter,  no worries you can still watch it live, streaming on FB Live, and Youtube. 

Ensure your media fits the time constraints to qualify.  

FILM SUBMISSONS OPENS MAY 15TH...FESTIVAL AUGUST 16TH  AWARD SHOW AUGUST 17TH 

• Submission Guidelines: 
  • Short Films: Under 22 minutes
  • Short Documentary Under 22 minutes
  • Music Videos: Under 8 minutes
  • Webisodes: Under 20 minutes
  • Podcast Episodes: Between 30-90  minutes
  • Content  Creator:  Under 60 minutes

• Awards Ceremony:
  Winners will be announced during a live awards ceremony streamed directly through the app, celebrating the best in social audiovisual cinema.

• Join the Chatter's Choice Audience:
  Sign up to become apart of the Chatter's Choice Audience, where your voice directly impacts the awards. Engage with submissions, cast your votes, and be a part of cinematic history.  Get ready to enjoy the festivities and one of the most exciting apps to date. Each vote you cast brings us closer to crowning the best short. Again if you are not yet on Chatter you've been sleeping undera a rock 😉 but follow the steps above.