Europe - 2026

International short film festival in Germany presenting competitive sections for narrative and animated shorts. Qualifying winners become eligible for Academy Awards, BAFTA, and European Film Awards consideration.

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.

World-leading animation festival in France presenting feature films, short films, and series. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated animated short film awards.

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.

International film festival section in France presenting competitive selections of first and second feature films and short films by emerging directors.

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.

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.

Collectively curated film festival in France showcasing a small selection of independent feature films and documentaries, with sustained support for theatrical distribution in France.

FIAPF-accredited international film festival in Switzerland presenting competitive programs for feature films and short films.

Internationally recognized short film festival in Berlin presenting curated, competitive programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.