The Just A Minute Festival began its journey in 2008, initially conceived as a quaint, local online film festival. However, the rapidly expanding reach and accessibility of the internet propelled the Festival far beyond its original, modest scope. In a remarkably short period, what started as a local endeavor blossomed into a truly international event.

This global expansion is evidenced by the staggering participation: the Festival has proudly received film submissions from filmmakers hailing from over 100 different countries around the world. This massive international footprint ensures a truly diverse and eclectic selection of short films for audiences to enjoy.

The Festival's digital platform boasts a huge international reach, attracting a massive audience that reflects its global status. We have seen as many as 20,000 visitors accessing the site daily during peak periods. This immense daily traffic underscores the Festival's popularity and its success in becoming a premier showcase for short form cinema.

A unique and engaging element of the Just A Minute Festival is that it is a Viewers' Choice Event. We actively encourage our global visitors to participate directly in the selection process. By simply casting their vote for their favorite submitted films, audience members have a direct hand in deciding the winners. To sweeten the deal, we offer cash prizes just for voting, creating an incentive for our community to engage with and support the talented filmmakers who share their work with us.