Passion Over Budget
Passionate filmmakers can tell compelling stories with little to no budget. We celebrate their work and their vision.
The Zero To Hero Short Film Festival is Back!
This festival is dedicated to showcasing low-budget short films from all over the world.
It's a platform for dreamers who may not have access to vast resources but still possess powerful stories to tell. We believe in recognizing those diamonds in the rough, those filmmakers with immense talent and passion.
Award Categories
A trophy is awarded to EACH winner in any of the categories. We believe that filmmakers should be recognized with an actual trophy and not just laurels or certificates.
Best Hero Short Film
Best overall film of the festival
Best Local Hero
For filmmakers based in Malta
No Budget Short
Done for less than €1,000
Micro Budget Short
Done for €1,000 - €10,000
Low Budget Short
Done for €10,000 - €100,000
Genre Awards
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Animation, Horror
The Venue
The winning movies will be screened at the historic Embassy Cinema in Valletta, the capital of Malta, Europe.