Our Theme
The grand discovery and the celebration of pursuit, UNCHARTED symbolises the perfect combination of curiosity and tenacity. This year, the BMW Shorties is challenging participants to go boldly where nobody has gone.
About 
The BMW Shorties is back for its 13th year, providing emerging filmmakers and digital content creators with a platform to express their creativity. Over 900 short film entries have been submitted since its creation in December 2006, many of which have been screened at prestigious international film festivals such as Cannes, New York, Rotterdam, Oberhausen, Rome, Clermont-Ferrand and more!
This year’s grand prize winner will receive RM 80,000 in production grant, and recognition for filmmaking talent will also be awarded in a line-up of supporting categories. The BMW Shorties is now open for entries and you have until 11th October 2019 at 6:00PM to submit your short film.
13
Years
of riveting short films
911
Short Film Entries
with many more to come
84
Supporting Awards
presented to deserving cast and crew
13
Grand Prize Winners
who have gone on to inspire future filmmakers
Our Judges
