Upcoming A List Film Festival Deadlines
Oscar Awards, BAFTA, European Awards, Goya Film Festival Submission Deadlines Closing Soon
International film festival in Poland presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films in competitive sections. Qualifying short films and documentary shorts become eligible for Academy Awards, BAFTA and Cesar consideration. Oscar Awards®, BAFTA, César, FIAPF Deadline: 31 January, 2026
World-leading animation festival in France presenting feature films, short films, and series. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated animated short film awards. Oscar Awards® Deadline: 5 February, 2026
International film festival showcasing documentary and feature films by filmmakers of African descent. The festival offers a high-profile platform for screenings, industry visibility, and professional networking. Deadline: 10 February, 2026
International documentary film festival in New Zealand presenting feature-length and short documentaries in competitive sections. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated documentary short awards. Oscar Awards® Deadline: 15 February, 2026
Renowned international documentary film festival in the United Kingdom presenting curated programs for documentary films. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short documentary awards under 40 minutes. Oscar Awards®, BAFTA Deadline: 20 February, 2026
International film festival section in France presenting competitive selections of first and second feature films and short films by emerging directors. Deadline: 6 March, 2026
World-leading international film festival in France presenting feature films and short films in official and parallel selections. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards. Oscar Awards® Deadline: 13 March, 2026
Non-competitive international showcase in France presenting documentary, feature, and short films by established auteur filmmakers. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short film awards. Deadline: 13 March, 2026
Collectively curated film festival in France showcasing a small selection of independent feature films and documentaries, with sustained support for theatrical distribution in France. Deadline: 13 March, 2026
FIAPF-accredited international film festival in China presenting competitive sections for feature films, documentaries, and short films, with a focus on world premieres. FIAPF Deadline: 31 March, 2026