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Introduction to the film festival

During 5 days approx. 400 short films in over 100 screenings, approx. 800 film professionals and altogether approx. 20 000 visitors attending film screenings, industry programmes and events. The passion for short film joins everybody together in relaxed atmosphere.

One of the oldest and the biggest short film festivals in Europe. Academy Award®, Bafta and European Film Academy qualifying festival, recognised festival by International Federation of Film Producers Associations FIAPF and member of Short Film Conference ISFC.

Awards

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ▪ Grand Prix: 5000 € and Festival Trophy “Kiss” for the best film in competition ▪ three Category Prizes; fiction, animation, documentary: each 1500 € and Festival Trophy “Kiss” ▪ EFA Tampere Candidate according to the regulations set by the European Film Academy ▪ Special Mentions ▪ Audience Award NATIONAL COMPETITION - both categories ▪ Main Prize: 5000 € and Festival Trophy “Kiss” ▪ Special Prizes 1500 € ▪ Special Mentions ▪ Prize of the Youth Jury (series for under 30 minutes) ▪ Audience Award GENERATION XYZ ▪ Main Prize: 2000€ ▪ Special Mentions ▪ Audience Award

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Terror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Music Love Magic Fantasy Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Literary Biography Western Drama others Documentary
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：MPEG4 DCP MOV MPEG
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ▪ all genres (animation, fiction, documentary, experimental) ▪ maximum length 30 minutes (including credits) ▪ completed 1 January 2024 or later ▪ completed productions only (working copies accepted ONLY if agreed with the festival) ▪ film can only be submitted once ▪ premiere not required ▪ accepted screening formats: DCP or Digital File (Apple ProRes 422 or H.264) ▪ screening copy must be in English or subtitled in English ▪ submitter is responsible for the copyrights ▪ by submitting the film, you commit to the screening of the film at the festival if the film is selected ▪ no screening fee for selected films

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Proxy Submission

Duration (several sessions)

    56

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Cash prize
  • Trophy
  • Prize
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2025-05-01
    Submission start time

  • 2025-02-03
    Deadline

  • 2025-08-29
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2025-09-28
    Regular Deadline

  • 2025-10-31
    Late Deadline

  • 2025-10-31
    Submission end time

  • 2026-01-31
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2026-01-31
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2026-03-04
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2026-03-08
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • International Competition
    Video length ：1 - 30
    under 30 min, completed after 1st of January 2022 or later.

    2025/08/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 14.5 Dollar

    Student： 14.5 Dollar

    2025/09/28
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 16.5 Dollar

    Student： 16.5 Dollar

    2025/10/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 19 Dollar

    Student： 19 Dollar

    Not available
  • Generation XYZ
    Video length ：1 - 30
    Competition for genre short films (thriller, horror, sci-fi, action, and fantasy, maximum length 30 minutes (including credits) and must be completed 1 January 2023 or later

    2025/08/29
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 14.5 Dollar

    Student： 14.5 Dollar

    2025/09/28
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 16.5 Dollar

    Student： 16.5 Dollar

    2025/10/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 19 Dollar

    Student： 19 Dollar

    Not available

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