Melrose Film Festival 2025
Melrose Film Festival 2025
Melrose Film Festival's Official Selections have been notified through FilmFreeway on August 1, 2025. We thank all filmmakers who submitted for sharing their work!
This year's Festival is 11:30 AM to 5:20 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2025. We hope to see you there! Tentative schedule is below.
A celebration of the art of visual storytelling in short films, the Melrose Film Festival highlights the work of imaginative filmmakers across the globe. Categories this year include AI Shorts, Animated Shorts, Documentaries, Micro Short Films and Short Films. For more information please visit Filmfreeway.com/MelroseFilmFestival.
Official selections will screen at the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation & Creativity located on the 2nd floor of the Orlando Public Library, 101 East Central Blvd., Orlando FL 32801. Official programs will then be available for viewing on public YouTube following the in-person screenings starting at 6 PM Saturday 27 through 6 PM Saturday October 4, 2025. Links will be posted in mid-September.
Melrose Film Festival Schedule
Saturday, September 27, 2025 11:30-5:20 PM
(Tentative event schedule, subject to change)
| Time | Program | Duration |
| 11:30 AM | Welcome & Intro | 10 min |
| 11:40 AM | Short Films | 42 min |
| (Short Break) | 8 min | |
| 12:30 PM | Networking | 30 min |
| 1:00 PM | AI Shorts | 36 min |
| (Short Break) | 9 min | |
| 1:45 PM | Micro Short Films | 28 min |
| (Short Break) | 6 min | |
| 2:20 PM | Documentaries | 28 min |
| (Short Break) | 12 min | |
| 3:00 PM | Animated Films | 50 min |
| (Short Break) | 10 min | |
| 4:00 PM | 🎤 Filmmaker Q&A Panel | 50 min |
| 5:00 PM | 🎖️ Awards Ceremony | 20 min |
| 5:20 PM | Event Ends | — |
Interested in Learning More About Filmmaking?
Register for events below and learn more about the Melrose Center Video Studio and classes.
Upcoming Events
Melrose Center (Melrose Classroom - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Video Production
From script to screen, master filmmaking fundamentals: film types, crew roles, and every step from development to distribution. Bring your vision to life on screen!
Learn more>Melrose Center (LED Wall - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Video Production
If you are new to screenwriting or planning to write a script, this event is just for you!
Learn more>Character Study
Character Development
Melrose Center (LED Wall - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Video Production
Strong characters make up the foundation of a good story. Learn to design complete characters to construct your script's narrative.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Makerspace - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Maker/DIY
Foamsmithing is the art of creating props and costumes using different types of foam. You will get hands-on experience using Pepakura, Silhouette Cameo, the Dremel tool among other tools of the trade.
Learn more>Sewing – Historical Costume Skirt (3 Part)
Intermediate Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
A historically inspired adjustable pleated skirt that always fits, is highly customizable, and does not require a pattern. Students are required to bring fabric.
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