About the 5 Minute Film Festival
It’s students’ time to shine! Every spring, we host the top award event of student films on Lipscomb University's campus called the Five Minute Film Festival (5MFF). We literally roll out the red carpet — complete with live music, trophies, film festival awards, cheering crowds, and the kind of electric energy you can only get when hundreds of people come together to celebrate creativity.
Every year, over 400 students, parents, family, and friends pack the auditorium to experience an unforgettable showcase of student work. The night is filled with festival-worthy short films, documentaries, music videos, and animation shorts. We celebrate award-winning performances from our Theatre department, original soundtracks scored by Music students, and bold film posters created by Graphic Design students — as the College of Entertainment & the Arts shines as one united creative force.
What makes the 5MFF truly unique is that it’s not just a competition — it’s a community. Students across disciplines come together to create something bigger than any one person could build alone. Crews form, friendships grow, skills sharpen, and artists step into real-world collaboration that mirrors the professional industry.
And when the awards are done? The celebration continues. Whether it’s photos on the red carpet, cheering on classmates, or gathering afterward to relive the best moments and talk about the films — the festival has become a tradition full of joy, pride, and memory-making.
Yes, there’s a spirit of competition… but it’s the kind that pushes everyone higher, because at the heart of the 5MFF is support. It’s students championing students. Artists inspiring artists. A campus culture where we celebrate hard work, bold ideas, and the courage it takes to put your creative voice on screen.
This festival represents the heart and soul of what we’re about: students coming together to make great art, showcase their skills, and celebrate the work they’ve poured themselves into.
We hope you can join us — in person or on our live stream — and experience the excitement for yourself.
