Short Film Festivals - 2026

FIAPF-accredited international film festival in South Korea presenting competitive programs for feature films, documentaries, and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.

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

International animation film festival in Japan presenting competitive programs for short and feature films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated animated short film awards.

FIAPF-accredited international film festival in Germany presenting competitive programs for feature films and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.

International A-list film festival call for entries for first and second feature and short films by emerging directors.

FIAPF-accredited international film festival in Austria presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films in a non-competitive main program conceived for theatrical exhibition.

International film festival in Canada presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films in competitive programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.

Internationally recognized film festival in Canada presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films from around the world. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.

Prestigious international film festival in Canada presenting feature films, documentaries, series, and short films in competitive programs. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short film awards.

Esteemed international film festival in the United States presenting narrative features, documentaries, and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film and documentary short awards under 40 minutes.