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The Shires 1-Minute Film Fest is back!
GNAT-TV and CAT-TV are excited to welcome you to the 2026 Shires 1 Minute Film Fest Screening at the Bennington Theater on October 17!
Sixty seconds. One story. Endless creativity.
Students, families, first-time filmmakers, and seasoned storytellers answered the challenge — and now their films are ready for the big screen!
October 17 | Doors open at 6 PM | Screening begins at 7 PM
And you don’t just get to watch — you get to vote! Help choose this year’s Audience Favorite and cheer on the filmmakers from across our community.
Come enjoy an evening of creativity, fun, and community storytelling. This is community media at its best.
We’ll see you at the theater!
Rules & Terms
The Shires 1-Minute Film Fest is open to filmmakers ages 10 and older. Participants may submit up to two (2) films.
To be eligible for awards and official placement, filmmakers must live within a 50-mile radius of Bennington, Vermont.
Films created using AI, or containing AI-generated elements, must clearly disclose that information in the submission. Failure to disclose AI use may result in disqualification.
If your film contains mature themes or content that may not be appropriate for younger audiences, please notify the organizers when submitting.
The following content will not be accepted:
• Graphic violence or depictions of physical harm
• Explicit sexual content or exploitation
• Hate speech, discriminatory language, or targeted harassment
• Content centered on suicide, self-harm, abuse, or extreme trauma
Festival organizers reserve the right to determine whether submitted content aligns with the event’s guidelines and community standards.