Franzi Shorts is an international competition for short film screenplays. The winning script will be brought to life with full financing and production by Franzi Films, in partnership with Simple Rent.
We’re inviting applicants from around the world to submit their short film idea.
What You’ll Get if You Win:
- Full development support with our directors and producers
- The film will be produced in Copenhagen by our crew
- An invitation to Copenhagen to join us either on set during production or at the film’s premiere.
- Festival submissions handled by us
- A premiere screening in Copenhagen
Every script is reviewed by our executive producers and directors.
We select 10 finalists for a personal feedback call to:
- Share creative feedback
- Talk about your story’s potential
- Discuss next steps
1 winner will move into full production, starting with revisions and ending with a finished film.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To enter Franzi Shorts, please submit one of the following:
A short film script
or
A treatment describing the story and main characters
We’re open to any genre or style.
Applicants may submit multiple stories, but a separate submission fee applies for each one.
ABOUT FRANZI
Franzi is a production studio based in Copenhagen, with a roster of directors and DPs. Their work has earned major recognition, with films featured at festivals like Sundance, SXSW, and TIFF, alongside three Cannes wins and two Royal Television Society Awards.
ABOUT SIMPLE RENT
Since 2017, SimpleRent has been supplying production equipment to both Danish and international industries, supporting various creative projects. The team is made up of film and AV professionals dedicated to making filmmaking more accessible and efficient, focusing on providing filmmakers with the tools they need, whether they’re working on small independent films or larger-scale productions.
