Vote for Your Favorite Film! The filmmakers have completed their missions, and now it’s your turn to have a say. Use the form below to cast your vote for the Moon Rocks 2026 Audience Choice Award. Whether you were moved by an emotional journey, thrilled by an alien encounter, impressed by groundbreaking special effects, or
Twenty-Eight Teams. Three Prompts. Two Weeks. One Out-of-This-World Event. What happens when you give filmmakers just two weeks to create an original science fiction film? You get alien encounters, rogue artificial intelligence, mysterious signals from deep space, cosmic adventures, unexpected laughs, and stories that could only come from the imagination of Northern Nevada’s creative community.
Silver State Storytellers is honored to carry on the legacy of C5, now reintroduced as Carson City Classic Cinema Collective. This slight name change reflects the spirit that has always defined the program: a shared love of film, collaboration, and community. While the word may be new, the heart of C5 remains the same. What
Can you make a short film in just two weeks? Love Notes challenges filmmakers to capture the many forms of love — romantic, unexpected, messy, joyful, heartbreaking — all within a tight creative window. Beginning January 21, 2026, registered teams will have 14 days to write, shoot, and edit a 5–9 minute short romance film
Carson Creepy 2025 The Screams Return to Carson City This October! Join us for Carson Creepy 2025, part of the Carson City Shorts series by Silver State Storytellers, and experience a weekend of terrifyingly creative short films made right here in Northern Nevada. Prepare yourself for a chilling showcase of local talent — each screening
Join Us for an Unforgettable Sci-Fi Experience at Moon Rocks 2025! Prepare to be transported to another galaxy at the Moon Rocks Sci-Fi Short Film Competition! This exciting event showcases the best of Northern Nevada’s sci-fi filmmaking talent, featuring 23 films that will leave you on the edge of your seat. From breathtaking alien landscapes
Get ready to fall in love with filmmaking! The Love Notes Short Romance Film Competition invites filmmakers to create a 5-to-9-minute romance film in just two weeks. Whether it’s a sweet love story, a quirkGet Ready for a Night of Love, Laughter, and Heartfelt Moments! The Love Notes Short Film Competition has wrapped up, and
About the Carson Creepy Short Film Competition The Carson Creepy Short Film Competition is an annual cinematic extravaganza, challenging local filmmakers to embark on a thrilling journey of creating a 5 to 9-minute horror film within a mere two-week timeframe. The catch? Filmmakers are presented with three intriguing prompts that they must seamlessly incorporate into
🎬 Registration for the 2024 Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition is Now Closed! 🎬 We are thrilled to announce a record-breaking number of teams in the competition—over 50! Now that the competition has wrapped up, we invite you to join us for the spine-chilling screening and awards ceremony at the Brewery Arts Center. 🔪
Get Set to Make a Movie! Registration Fees: Event Dates: August 23 – 25, 2024 Challenge: Create a film in just 48 hours and see it on the big screen! Event Highlights: The winner of Best Film will advance to Filmapalooza in March 2025 and compete for a spot in the Cannes Film Festival Short