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  Jan 15th, 2026

Submission Deadlines: 

Early Bird January 22nd 2026 - $30

Midway February 16th 2026  - $40

End of the road March 9th 2026 -$45

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

🏆 Awards & Judging Process

Each award at the Best Short Social Audiovisual Festival (BSSAV) is determined through a hybrid 

judging system:

50% Industry Panel Vote

A select group of respected producers, directors, and writers evaluate the artistic and technical merits of each submission.

50% Live Audience Vote on Chatter Social

Our global audience plays an equally vital role by casting real-time votes during the live screenings. These are the voices helping shape the future of film and content creation.

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

(film festival submission)

🥇 Award Categories

• Best Short Film - The highest honor — awarded to the most outstanding submission across all categories.

• Best Director - Celebrating bold vision and storytelling mastery behind the camera.

• Best Performance - Recognizing an actor or ensemble cast that delivers emotional impact and presence.

• Best Content Creator - For striking visuals, camera movement, lighting, and composition.

• Best Cinematography - For striking visuals, camera movement, lighting, and composition.

• Best AI Experimental - Celebrating innovation in storytelling through artificial intelligence, blending creativity and cutting-edge tech.

• Best Music Video - Honoring artistic innovation and narrative flair in the music video format.

• Best Webisode - your original short-form webseries.

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 

 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.

🎖️ What Winners Receive

Winners in each category will receive:

A custom BSSAV Trophy recognizing excellence in their category

An official Certificate of Achievement from the festival

A social media spotlight and interview feature on Chatter Social

Priority submission waivers and invitations for future BSSAV events

Opportunities for distribution, collaboration, and exposure through our media partners

• 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.