A List Film Festivals Directory

Internationally recognized film festival in the United States presenting feature films, documentaries, series, and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.

Internationally recognized film festival in the United States presenting experimental feature films and short films in competitive programs. 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.

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

International short film festival in Colombia presenting competitive programs for short films. Academy Awards and Goya qualification applies to designated short film awards.

International short film festival in Egypt where qualifying winners become eligible for Academy Awards and BAFTA consideration.

Internationally recognized short film festival in Finland presenting competitive programs for short films. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short film awards.

International short film festival in France presenting competitive programs for short films. Qualifying winners become eligible for Academy Awards, BAFTA, César, and European Film Awards consideration.

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.

Internationally recognized short film festival in Greece presenting competitive programs for short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards, including Golden Dionysos and Grand Prix recipients.