About Us
Our Story
Minute Movies was founded in 2014 by father-daughter duo Stuart and Sarah as a way to build community around filmmaking for fun. At the time, Sarah was just getting into film and wanted to join a group that was designed for filmmakers making short movies just for fun with monthly prompts. When she couldn’t find anything that fit that description so, with the help of her dad, Stuart, she decided to start it herself!
What is Minute Movies?
Minute Movies is a group for film enthusiasts who want to make short films. Every month there is a new single-word theme and filmmakers make movies about a minute long inspired by the word. Everyone is invited to participate, no matter their equipment or experience level. We have a range of people from first time filmmakers filming on a phone to professionals filming on a high quality camera and everyone in between.
On the third Sunday of the month we have a virtual live screening with the filmmakers in attendance so anyone can come, watch, and ask the filmmakers questions or give feedback. Everyone is welcome to submit a short film or watch the screening!
In 2020 we added another monthly film challenge, the FrankenFilm. And in 2021 we added yet another monthly challenge, the Minute Movies Mix. More ways for filmmakers to participate and make some movie magic.
Film for Everyone
One of the comments we get time and again from Minute Movies Makers is that they love the fact that anyone can make a Minute Movie. Not only that, but it provides some much needed accountability to creatives to keep creating. Even if you’re doing something you love, it can be helpful to have that extra little push to make your project happen. Minute Movies is a great way to get your foot in the door and try out something you’ve been wanting to do forever.