Moxie Shorts
Combining our love for both short and locally-made films, Moxie Shorts gives regional filmmakers a chance to show off their latest masterpiece in front of a receptive audience that has grown to love the medium. The submission window, and showcase weekend have both been pushed back to allow returning students a chance to enter their films. Make sure to check the guidelines for a list of specific rules.
Submissions are open to anyone and everyone in the Springfield metro area who would like to flex his or her filmmaking muscle and create a stellar short film. For more information, please use the navigation menu above. This website will be updated as judges, films, showtimes, and, of course, winners are announced, so be sure to check back often.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
The Best of the Shorts in 2007 – Moxie Shorts 2007 produced 10 incredible short films this year. After being graded by our esteemed panel of judges, and voted on by three separate audiences, DUCK DUCK GOOSE broke out the broom and sweep all three categories. A big thank you to everyone who participated this year.
Best Student Film, Audience Favorite, and Best Overall Film – A complete three award sweep!
DUCK DUCK GOOSE
* Submitted by: Nathan Springer
* Genre: Dark Comedy
* Running time: 20 minutes
Duck, Duck Goose is a dark comedy about Oed who has reached the breaking point. He has an inconsiderate roommate, a recent ex-girlfriend, a boss who fired him, two long-term acquaintances, and one of them must die.
The Best of the Shorts in 2006 – Moxie Shorts 2006 produced 12 incredible short films, of which 10 were eligible for prizes. After being graded by our esteemed panel of judges, and voted on by three separate audiences, the following winners emerged. Congratulations to Ryan Squibb (2 awards) and Ed Moore, and a big thank you to everyone who participated this year.
+ Best Film + The Big Idea
* Submitted by: Ryan Squibb
* Genre: Comedy
* Running time: 18 minutes
Two redneck brothers in the lawn service industry find themselves relentlessly pursuing payment for their services from an unwilling client.
+ Best Student Film + People in Motion
* Submitted by: Ed Moore
* Genre: Romantic Comedy
* Running time: 18 minutes
John and Melissa, two artistic souls trying to find the right person in an unromantic world, are perfect for each other. Through a series of coincidences, John and Melissa may discover that true love is only a moment away.
+ Audience Award + The Big Idea
* Submitted by: Ryan Squibb
* Genre: Comedy
* Running time: 18 minutes
Two redneck brothers in the lawn service industry find themselves relentlessly pursuing payment for their services from an unwilling client.
