From Story to Film
is a two-part creative challenge to connect writers and filmmakers through adaptation.
Choose a story
Select one of the winning stories from Phase 1 as your short film's source material.
Make your short film
Produce a short film adaptation based on the selected story that adheres to the criteria
Submit your film
Post a Peliplat article with a YouTube link of your short film embedded in the post.
Judging
Our panel of guest judges will review submissions and select the final winners
🎞️ Short Film Criteria
Duration: 3 - 15 Minutes
Primary Language: English, Spanish, or Portuguese must account for 70% of the dialogue
Subtitles: English subtitles are mandatory regardless of primary language
AI Tools: Usage allowed but must be explicitly disclosed.
🎉 Short Film Awards
Best Film: $2,000 USD 20% awarded to the original story writer
Best Adaptation: $1,000 USD 20% awarded to the original story writer
🛡️ Entry Requirements
All participants must be aged 18+. All participants must register for and verify their Peliplat account
