How long is too long?

[LaurenceJ]

I am in the process of making a film. I wanted to make it a short film so that it would have more chance of being entered for compitions and festivals. I am, however, having trouble getting the all the storey in. What is the maximum length for a film to still be considered short?
Please Help.
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[Curtin-Parloe]

some stuff I've entered for has asked for no more than 30 mins, but some for no more than 60 mins! I suppose it should be as short as you need it to be. Britshorts.com were doing a competition earlier this year asking for 45 second shorts, 3 min, 10 min, etc. but in my experience most shorts tend to be around 10 mins.

cheers

paul