Shortlist

Verticals LLC

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About this app

Shortlist is the official app of the Vertical Shorts Festival — discover and vote on the best vertical short films from emerging filmmakers worldwide.

WATCH & DISCOVER
Browse the full festival lineup and stream trailers and full submissions across drama, comedy, horror, thriller, documentary and more.

VOTE & REVIEW
Have your say on every film. Cast votes, write reviews, and see how the community ranks each submission. The more you engage, the higher your rank.

FANTASY CHAT
Chat with characters from your favorite festival films using AI. Ask them anything and explore the story beyond the screen.

ACHIEVEMENTS
Earn ranks and badges as a Reviewer, Voter, Critic and more. Build your reputation across seasons.

CREATOR PROFILES
Filmmakers get a dedicated profile page. Fans can follow creators, explore their filmography, and connect with the people behind the films.

GO PRO
Upgrade for a PRO badge, triple vote influence, full submission access, and 30 Fantasy Chat messages included. Support the festival while getting more from the app.

Season 2 is live! Watch, vote, and make your Shortlist.

What’s new

Posts are here! Share up to 10 photos, tag films and creators, and add music to your posts. New posts from people you follow now appear at the top of your feed.

Also in this update:
• Like, comment, and follow, with notifications so you never miss a reply
• Are you a filmmaker? Claim your creator profile right from your account
• Smoother profile tabs and swiping on Android
• Full-quality posters for community film submissions
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements