Join Haydenfilms Institute, a non-profit organization with a mission to empower, educate and fund independent and student filmmakers across the globe, as they screen the top short films submitted to the Haydenfilms 5.0 Online Film Festival. Submissions were received from 6 continents and they are some of the most unique, dazzling, and inspiring films from some very talented filmmakers! The winner will be awarded $25,000 for Best Short Film at the evening awards reception immediately following the screenings. Filmmaker interviews will take place throughout the day. In addition to the screenings on 10/27, guests are invited to join the festivities over the 3-day celebration in Reading from Oct 25-27, 2024.