Início do Festival: 21 Agosto 2025
Fim do Festival: 30 Setembro 2025
The shnit worldwide shortsfestival is a premier platform for the exhibition and promotion of short films. This festival is a unique transnational event held simultaneously in ten cities across five continents. The festival consists of three main segments:
▪ shnit PLAYGROUNDS* | Running until August 31st, 2025
▪ shnit EXPANDED | Running until September 30th, 2025
▪ shnit FINALE | Amsterdam – September 30th, 2025
The winner of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION, as well as the shnit audience-nominated films of the WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION, will become eligible to enter the 2026 Oscars® in accordance with the rules of the 98th Academy Awards® [Cinematic release].
Over the past twenty-three years, shnit has evolved into a major international short film festival, continuously reinventing itself. Originally a local initiative, it is now a global event connecting and inspiring filmmakers and audiences from different cultural backgrounds. The festival promotes diversity, originality, and artistic exchange. With its high-quality cinematic selections, shnit attracts over 30,000 visitors, making it one of the leading short film festivals worldwide.
shnit is a non-profit organization, coordinated in collaboration with festival executives. The festival operates on principles of excellence and professionalism, fostering its international expansion.
* Planned PLAYGROUNDS for 2025
shnit worldwide shortsfestival takes place simultaneously in the several cities, the shnit PLAYGROUNDS, on five continents. The planned PLAYGROUNDS 2025 are:
▪ Buenos Aires [Argentina]
▪ Cairo [Egypt]
▪ Cape Town [South Africa]
▪ Goa [India]
▪ Hong Kong [China]
▪ Moscow [Russia]
▪ Sydney [Australia]
▪ San José [Costa Rica]
▪ Toronto [Canada]
▪ Bern [Switzerland] – shnit OPENING
▪ Amsterdam [The Netherlands] – shnit FINALE
Prêmios em dinheiro: 12,500$
The winners of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION and three audience-nominated films from the WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will be eligible to enter the 2026 Oscars® (Cinematic release | in accordance with the rules of the 98th Oscars®).
WORLDWIDE COMPETITION
▪ Jury President's Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: US$ 5,000 for the best film in competition
▪ Audience Award – THE FLAMING FAUN
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
▪ Jury Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: US$ 2,500 for the best film up to 10 minutes
▪ Jury Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: US$ 2,500 for the best film up to 20 minutes
▪ Jury Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: US$ 2,500 for the best film up to 40 minutes
▪ Audience Award – THE FLAMING FAUN
NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
▪ Jury Award – Defined by the relevant shnit PLAYGROUND*
▪ Audience Award – Defined the relevant shnit PLAYGROUND*
HONORABLE MENTIONS
▪ Best North American Short Film – shnit TRIBUTE nomination
▪ Best South American Short Film – shnit TRIBUTE nomination
▪ Best European Short Film – shnit TRIBUTE nomination
▪ Best African Short Film – shnit TRIBUTE nomination
▪ Best Asian Short Film – shnit TRIBUTE nomination
▪ Best Oceanian Short Film – shnit TRIBUTE nomination
REGULATIONS – WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
REGULAR short film submission
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
▪ All genres are accepted.
▪ Maximum length: 40 minutes (including credits).
▪ Films must have been completed on or after January 1st, 2023.
▪ Only completed productions are accepted (no work-in-progress previews).
▪ A film may only be submitted once.
▪ No premiere requirement.
▪ Accepted digital screening formats: Apple ProRes 422 or H.264 (1080p).
▪ The screening copy must be in English or have English subtitles.
▪ Paid entry fee.
▪ Submitting before the Deadline June 1st, 2025.
▪ The submitter is responsible for all copyrights. By submitting the film, you commit the film to be screened if it is selected and the selection of the film has been accepted by the filmmaker.
HOW TO SUBMIT
▪ Submissions can be made via Festhome.
▪ Upload at least one still photo from the film.
▪ Ensure the preview file is working correctly.
▪ Preview file must be in English or subtitled in English.
▪ The final selection will be announced at the latest by August 1st, 2025.
▪ Only submitters of selected films will be notified personally.
▪ The submitters of the selected films will be notified prior to the public announcement.
JURIES AND PRIZES
WORLDWIDE COMPETITION
The festival will invite a jury president. The shnit TRIBUTE nominates three films to present to the jury president to elect the winner of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION. The following prizes will be given to the director of the awarded films:
▪ Jury presidents Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: 5.000 $ for the best film
▪ Audience Award – THE FLAMING FAUN
The winner of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION as well as the three shnit audience nominated films of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION will all become eligible to enter the Oscars® 2026 [Cinematic release | in accordance with the rules of the 98th Oscars®].
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
The festival will nominate an international jury consisting of three members. shnit TRIBUTE nominates in each jury-category three films to present to the jury. The following prizes will be given to the director of the awarded films:
▪ Jury Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: 2.500 $ for the best film under 10 minutes
▪ Jury Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: 2.500 $ for the best film under 20 minutes
▪ Jury Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: 2.500 $ for the best film under 40 minutes
▪ Audience Award – THE FLAMING FAUN
The three shnit audience nominated films of the INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will all become eligible to enter the Oscars® 2026 [Cinematic release | in accordance with the rules of the 98th Oscars®].
In addition to the prizes mentioned above and with the approval of the festival, it is also possible for other organisations and associations to award films in the WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. Any prizes (cash or in-kind prizes) awarded by shnit are not transferable or exchangeable. The festival reserves the right to change, add or suppress awards according to circumstances.
IF THE FILM IS SELECTED
▪ Information given in the entry form (synopsis, credits etc.) will be used as such in marketing and publicity.
▪ Please have your screening copy ready for sending in from June 1st 2025.
▪ Screening copy must be delivered at least four (4) weeks before the festival.
▪ Screening copy must have English subtitles (extra file | separate from film file) and be identical to the preview copy.
▪ Films will be subtitled in the needed language for the screenings.
▪ The festival is authorized to make excerpts not exceeding 10% or max. 3 minutes of the total running time of the selected films to be used in promoting the festival in various media and the Internet and for promotional (incl. shnit-postcards), archival and other non-commercial purposes.
▪ The festival offers the representative of the film (1 person) free festival access to all screenings in all PLAYGROUNDS*. More information about guest services will be provided personally to successful applicants.
▪ Festival will not pay screening fees for films selected for the WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION.
▪ Please ensure that nominated filmmakers are ready to travel to the shnit FINALE in Amsterdam (September 30th 2025) to be part of the award ceremony.
SCREENINGS
▪ shnit PLAYGROUNDS* Screenings: August 21st – August 31st, 2025.
▪ shnit EXPANDED screenings until September 30th, 2025: Films of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION will be offered for closed screening in foreign country offices (embassies / consular offices) in various cities. A small selection of films of the INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will be presented in cinemas and cultural centers in the program «life is shorts» outside shnit PLAYGROUNDS*. The winners of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION and three audience-nominated films from the WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will be screened for seven days in a cinema in USA (NY).
▪ shnit FINALE Award Ceremony: September 30th, 2025, in Amsterdam, [The Netherlands].
SHNIT ONLINE FILM LIBRARY & BEST OF PROGRAM
Selected films will be included in shnit’s online film library, accessible only to accredited professionals from August 21st – August 31st, 2025. During the shnit PLAYGROUNDS* period, selected short films may be made available for a fee on a password-protected, geo-blocked shnit platform (shnit SHOWREEL). Any restrictions on online screenings must be communicated at least two weeks before the festival via showreel@shortsfestival.org.
After the festival, a few films from the official selection may be screened as a BEST OF program and in special programs in cinemas and cultural centers. shnit presents its programs with subtitles in several languages. To translate subtitles and to learn about languages shnit collaborates with language schools and can make officially selected films of the program 2025 available for students. Best efforts will be made to ensure that filmmakers whose films are being screened as BEST OF will be informed about the place(s) and date(s) of the screening(s).
NON-SPECIFIED CASES
Any such cases not mentioned in these regulations will be left to the festival's consideration (in accordance with FIAPF International Regulations). By submitting a film, the entrant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted the regulations without reservation.
* shnit worldwide shortsfestival takes place simultaneously in the several cities, the shnit PLAYGROUNDS, on five continents. The planned PLAYGROUNDS 2025 are: Buenos Aires [Argentina], Cairo [Egypt], Cape Town [South Africa], Goa [India], Hong Kong [China], Moscow [Russia], Sidney [Australia], San José [Costa Rica],Toronto [Canada], the shnit OPENING in Bern [Switzerland] and the shnit FINALE in Amsterdam [The Netherlands]. Affected by the aftermath of the pandemic, there may be changes in this planning. The shnit FINALE in Amsterdam is held annually, as long as the contributions of the partners and sponsors make this possible. The final festival setup will be announced on August 1st, 2025, at www.shortsfestival.org.
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REGULATIONS – WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
PRO ENTRY short film submission
PRO ENTRY – FEEDBACK: With the PRO ENTRY, the festival provides a feedback system which is unique within the scope of film festivals. The aim is to give filmmakers valuable feedback on their work to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and for other festival submissions. Usually festivals do not give substantial nor personal feedback.
The submitter gets the following extra add-on package:
▪ A place on the short-list «pre-selection» for the artistic director(s) (final round of selection).
▪ Personal individual feedback for every film you enter by the artistic director(s).
▪ The festival offers the representative of the film (1 person) free festival access to all screenings in all PLAYGROUNDS*.
There is a submission fee of US$ 100.– to enter your films to the PRO ENTRY. The costs equate to the administration in order to guarantee individual treatment for the feedback system.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
▪ All genres are accepted.
▪ Maximum length: 40 minutes (including credits).
▪ Films must have been completed on or after January 1st, 2023.
▪ Only completed productions are accepted (no work-in-progress previews).
▪ A film may only be submitted once.
▪ No premiere requirement.
▪ Accepted digital screening formats: Apple ProRes 422 or H.264 (1080p).
▪ The screening copy must be in English or have English subtitles.
▪ Paid entry fee of US$ 100.–.
▪ Submitting before the Deadline June 1st, 2025.
▪ The submitter is responsible for all copyrights. By submitting the film, you commit the film to be screened if it is selected and the selection of the film has been accepted by the filmmaker.
HOW TO SUBMIT
▪ Submissions can be made via Festhome.
▪ Upload at least one still photo from the film.
▪ Ensure the preview file is working correctly.
▪ Preview file must be in English or subtitled in English.
▪ The final selection will be announced he latest by August 1st, 2025, at www.shortsfestival.org.
▪ Only submitters of selected films will be notified personally.
▪ The submitters of the selected films will be notified prior to the public announcement.
JURIES AND PRIZES
WORLDWIDE COMPETITION
The festival will invite a jury president. The shnit TRIBUTE nominates three films to present to the jury president to elect the winner of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION. The following prizes will be given to the director of the awarded films:
▪ Jury presidents Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: 5.000 $ for the best film
▪ Audience Award – THE FLAMING FAUN
The winner of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION as well as the three shnit audience nominated films of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION will all become eligible to enter the Oscars® 2026 [Cinematic release | in accordance with the rules of the 98th Oscars®].
The INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
The festival will nominate an international jury consisting of three members. shnit TRIBUTE nominates in each jury-category three films to present to the jury. The following prizes will be given to the director of the awarded films:
▪ Jury Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: 2.500 $ for the best film under 10 minutes
▪ Jury Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: 2.500 $ for the best film under 20 minutes
▪ Jury Award – THE FLAMING FAUN: 2.500 $ for the best film under 40 minutes
▪ Audience Award – THE FLAMING FAUN
The three shnit audience nominated films of the INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will all become eligible to enter the Oscars® 2026 [Cinematic release | in accordance with the rules of the 98th Oscars®].
In addition to the prizes mentioned above and with the approval of the festival, it is also possible for other organisations and associations to award films in the WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. Any prizes (cash or in-kind prizes) awarded by shnit are not transferable or exchangeable. The festival reserves the right to change, add or suppress awards according to circumstances.
IF THE FILM IS SELECTED
▪ Information given in the entry form (synopsis, credits etc.) will be used as such in marketing and publicity.
▪ Please have your screening copy ready for sending in from June 1st 2025.
▪ Screening copy must be delivered at least four (4) weeks before the festival.
▪ Screening copy must have English subtitles (extra file | separate from film file) and be identical to the preview copy.
▪ Films will be subtitled in the needed language for the screenings.
▪ The festival is authorized to make excerpts not exceeding 10% or max. 3 minutes of the total running time of the selected films to be used in promoting the festival in various media and the Internet and for promotional (incl. shnit-postcards), archival and other non-commercial purposes.
▪ The festival offers the representative of the film (1 person) free festival access to all screenings in all PLAYGROUNDS*. More information about guest services will be provided personally to successful applicants.
▪ Festival will not pay screening fees for films selected for the WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION.
▪ Please ensure that nominated filmmakers are ready to travel to the shnit FINALE in Amsterdam (September 30th 2025) to be part of the award ceremony.
SCREENINGS
▪ shnit PLAYGROUNDS* Screenings: August 21st – August 31st, 2025.
▪ shnit EXPANDED screenings until September 30th, 2025: Films of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION will be offered for closed screening in foreign country offices (embassies / consular offices) in various cities. A small selection of films of the INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will be presented in cinemas and cultural centers in the program «life is shorts» outside shnit PLAYGROUNDS*. The winners of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION and three audience-nominated films from the WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will be screened for seven days in a cinema in USA (NY).
▪ shnit FINALE Award Ceremony: September 30th, 2025, in Amsterdam, [The Netherlands].
SHNIT ONLINE FILM LIBRARY & BEST OF PROGRAM
Selected films will be included in shnit’s online film library, accessible only to accredited professionals from August 21st – August 31st, 2025. During the shnit PLAYGROUNDS* period, selected short films may be made available for a fee on a password-protected, geo-blocked shnit platform (shnit SHOWREEL). Any restrictions on online screenings must be communicated at least two weeks before the festival via showreel@shortsfestival.org.
After the festival, a few films from the official selection may be screened as a BEST OF program and in special programs in cinemas and cultural centers. shnit presents its programs with subtitles in several languages. To translate subtitles and to learn about languages shnit collaborates with language schools and can make officially selected films of the program 2025 available for students. Best efforts will be made to ensure that filmmakers whose films are being screened as BEST OF will be informed about the place(s) and date(s) of the screening(s).
NON-SPECIFIED CASES
Any such cases not mentioned in these regulations will be left to the festival's consideration (in accordance with FIAPF International Regulations). By submitting a film, the entrant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted the regulations without reservation.
*shnit worldwide shortsfestival takes place simultaneously in the several cities, the shnit PLAYGROUNDS, on five continents. The planned PLAYGROUNDS 2025 are: Buenos Aires [Argentina], Cairo [Egypt], Cape Town [South Africa], Goa [India], Hong Kong [China], Moscow [Russia], Sidney [Australia], San José [Costa Rica],Toronto [Canada], the shnit OPENING in Bern [Switzerland] and the shnit FINALE in Amsterdam [The Netherlands]. Affected by the aftermath of the pandemic, there may be changes in this planning. The shnit FINALE in Amsterdam is held annually, as long as the contributions of the partners and sponsors make this possible. The final festival setup will be announced on August 1st, 2025, at www.shortsfestival.org.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
REGULATIONS – NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
REGULAR short film submission
Submissions for a NATIONAL COMPETITION automatically qualify as entries for the WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. Double submission is not necessary.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
▪ The origin (production county | directors origin) of the short film is out of one of the PLAYGROUND* countries
▪ All genres are accepted.
▪ Maximum length: 40 minutes (including credits).
▪ Films must have been completed on or after January 1st, 2023.
▪ Only completed productions are accepted (no work-in-progress previews).
▪ A film may only be submitted once.
▪ No premiere requirement.
▪ Accepted digital screening formats: Apple ProRes 422 or H.264 (1080p).
▪ The screening copy must be in English or have English subtitles.
▪ Paid entry fee | Valid waiver code
▪ Submitting before the Deadline June 1st, 2025.
▪ The submitter is responsible for all copyrights. By submitting the film, you commit the film to be screened if it is selected and the selection of the film has been accepted by the filmmaker.
HOW TO SUBMIT
▪ Submissions can be made via Festhome.
▪ Upload at least one still photo from the film.
▪ Ensure the preview file is working correctly.
▪ Preview file must be in English or subtitled in English.
▪ The final selection will be announced he latest by August 1st, 2025, at www.shortsfestival.org.
▪ Only submitters of selected films will be notified personally.
▪ The submitters of the selected films will be notified prior to the public announcement.
JURIES AND PRIZES
The festival will nominate an jury consisting of three members. The following prizes will be given to the director of the awarded films:
▪ Jury Award – Defined by the relevant shnit PLAYGROUND*
▪ Audience Award – Defined the relevant shnit PLAYGROUND*
In addition to the prizes mentioned above and with the approval of the festival, it is also possible for other organisations and associations to award films in a NATIONAL COMPETITION. Any prizes (cash or in-kind prizes) awarded by shnit are not transferable or exchangeable. The festival reserves the right to change, add or suppress awards according to circumstances.
IF THE FILM IS SELECTED
▪ Information given in the entry form (synopsis, credits etc.) will be used as such in marketing and publicity.
▪ Please have your screening copy ready for sending in from June 1st 2025.
▪ Screening copy must be delivered at least four (4) weeks before the festival.
▪ Screening copy must be identical to the preview copy.
▪ The festival is authorized to make excerpts not exceeding 10% or max. 3 minutes of the total running time of the selected films to be used in promoting the festival in various media and the Internet and for promotional (incl. shnit-postcards), archival and other non-commercial purposes.
▪ The festival offers the representative of the film (1 person) free festival access to all screenings in the valid PLAYGROUND*. More information about guest services will be provided personally to successful applicants.
▪ Festival will not pay screening fees for films selected for a NATIONAL COMPETITION.
▪ shnit PLAYGROUNDS* Screenings: August 21st – August 31st, 2025.
NON-SPECIFIED CASES
Any such cases not mentioned in these regulations will be left to the festival's consideration (in accordance with FIAPF International Regulations). By submitting a film, the entrant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted the regulations without reservation.
*The planned NATIONAL COMPETITIONS 2025 are:
▪ MADE IN ARGENTINA – PLAYGROUND Buenos Aires
▪ MADE IN EGYPT – PLAYGROUND Cairo
▪ MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA – PLAYGROUND Cape Town
▪ MADE IN INDIA – PLAYGROUND Goa
▪ MADE IN CHINA – PLAYGROUND Hong Kong
▪ MADE IN RUSSIA – PLAYGROUND Moscow
▪ MADE IN AUSTRALIA – PLAYGROUND Sydney
▪ MADE IN COSTA RICA – PLAYGROUND San José
▪ MADE IN CANADA – PLAYGROUND Toronto
The final competition list will be announced on August 1st, 2025.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
REGULATIONS – NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
PRO ENTRY short film submission
Submissions for a NATIONAL COMPETITION automatically qualify as entries for all INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS. Double submission is not necessary.
PRO ENTRY – FEEDBACK: With the PRO ENTRY, the festival provides a feedback system which is unique within the scope of film festivals. The aim is to give filmmakers valuable feedback on their work to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and for other festival submissions. Usually festivals do not give substantial nor personal feedback.
The submitter gets the following extra add-on package:
▪ A place on the short-list «pre-selection» for the artistic director(s) (final round of selection).
▪ Personal individual feedback for every film you enter by the artistic director(s).
▪ The festival offers the representative of the film (1 person) free festival access to all screenings in the valid PLAYGROUND*.
There is a submission fee of US$ 100.– to enter your films to the PRO ENTRY. The costs equate to the administration in order to guarantee individual treatment for the feedback system.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
▪ The origin (production county | directors origin) of the short film is out of one of the PLAYGROUND* countries.
▪ All genres are accepted.
▪ Maximum length: 40 minutes (including credits).
▪ Films must have been completed on or after January 1st, 2023.
▪ Only completed productions are accepted (no work-in-progress previews).
▪ A film may only be submitted once.
▪ No premiere requirement.
▪ Accepted digital screening formats: Apple ProRes 422 or H.264 (1080p).
▪ The screening copy must be in English or have English subtitles.
▪ Paid entry fee of US$ 100.–
▪ Submitting before the Deadline June 1st, 2025.
▪ The submitter is responsible for all copyrights. By submitting the film, you commit the film to be screened if it is selected and the selection of the film has been accepted by the filmmaker.
HOW TO SUBMIT
▪ Submissions can be made via Festhome.
▪ Upload at least one still photo from the film.
▪ Ensure the preview file is working correctly.
▪ Preview file must be in English or subtitled in English.
▪ The final selection will be announced at the latest by August 1st, 2025.
▪ Only submitters of selected films will be notified personally.
▪ The submitters of the selected films will be notified prior to the public announcement.
JURIES AND PRIZES
The festival will nominate an jury consisting of three members. The following prizes will be given to the director of the awarded films:
▪ Jury Award – Defined by the relevant shnit PLAYGROUND*
▪ Audience Award – Defined the relevant shnit PLAYGROUND*
In addition to the prizes mentioned above and with the approval of the festival, it is also possible for other organisations and associations to award films in a NATIONAL COMPETITION. Any prizes (cash or in-kind prizes) awarded by shnit are not transferable or exchangeable. The festival reserves the right to change, add or suppress awards according to circumstances.
IF THE FILM IS SELECTED
▪ Information given in the entry form (synopsis, credits etc.) will be used as such in marketing and publicity.
▪ Please have your screening copy ready for sending in from June 1st 2025.
▪ Screening copy must be delivered at least four (4) weeks before the festival.
▪ Screening copy must be identical to the preview copy.
▪ The festival is authorized to make excerpts not exceeding 10% or max. 3 minutes of the total running time of the selected films to be used in promoting the festival in various media and the Internet and for promotional (incl. shnit-postcards), archival and other non-commercial purposes.
▪ The festival offers the representative of the film (1 person) free festival access to all screenings in the valid PLAYGROUND*. More information about guest services will be provided personally to successful applicants.
▪ Festival will not pay screening fees for films selected for a NATIONAL COMPETITION.
▪ shnit PLAYGROUNDS* Screenings: August 21st – August 31st, 2025.
NON-SPECIFIED CASES
Any such cases not mentioned in these regulations will be left to the festival's consideration (in accordance with FIAPF International Regulations). By submitting a film, the entrant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted the regulations without reservation.
*The planned NATIONAL COMPETITIONS 2025 are:
▪ MADE IN ARGENTINA – PLAYGROUND Buenos Aires
▪ MADE IN EGYPT – PLAYGROUND Cairo
▪ MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA – PLAYGROUND Cape Town
▪ MADE IN INDIA – PLAYGROUND Goa
▪ MADE IN CHINA – PLAYGROUND Hong Kong
▪ MADE IN RUSSIA – PLAYGROUND Moscow
▪ MADE IN AUSTRALIA – PLAYGROUND Sydney
▪ MADE IN COSTA RICA – PLAYGROUND San José
▪ MADE IN CANADA – PLAYGROUND Toronto
The final competition list will be announced on August 1st, 2025.
WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo13$11.96$
8.71$
15 Mar 25
Standard14$12.88$
9.38$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada15$13.8$
10.05$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos25$23$
16.75$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
4.62$
Enviar
Films from all countries of production; all genres accepted, max 40 min (incl. credits).
WORLDWIDE & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION – PRO ENTRY
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo100$92$
67$
15 Mar 25
Standard100$92$
67$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada150$138$
100.5$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos150$138$
100.5$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
33$
Enviar
With the PRO ENTRY, the festival offers a unique feedback system within the film festival landscape. The goal is to provide filmmakers with valuable insights to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and festival submissions. Most festivals do not offer substantial or personalized feedback.
The PRO ENTRY includes:
1. A spot on the short-list ("pre-selection") for the artistic director(s) in the final selection round.
2. Personalized feedback from the artistic director(s) for each submitted film.
3. Free festival access for one film representative to all screenings in all PLAYGROUNDS.
A higher submission fee applies to PRO ENTRY to cover administrative costs and ensure individualized feedback.
MADE IN ARGENTINA | National competition
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mar 25
Standard5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos10$9.2$
6.7$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
1.65$
Enviar
Films produced in Argentina or directed by an Argentinian filmmaker; all genres accepted, max 40 minutes (including credits).
MADE IN ARGENTINA | National competition – PRO ENTRY
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo100$92$
67$
15 Mar 25
Standard100$92$
67$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada150$138$
100.5$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos150$138$
100.5$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
33$
Enviar
With the PRO ENTRY, the festival offers a unique feedback system within the film festival landscape. The goal is to provide filmmakers with valuable insights to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and other festival submissions. Most festivals do not offer substantial or personalized feedback.
The PRO ENTRY includes the following extra benefits:
▪ A place on the short-list ("pre-selection") for the artistic director(s) in the final selection round.
▪ Personalized feedback for every film you submit, provided by the artistic director(s).
▪ Free festival access for one representative of the film to all screenings at PLAYGROUND Buenos Aires.
A higher submission fee applies for PRO ENTRY to cover administrative costs and ensure individual feedback treatment. Submissions automatically qualify for all INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS. Double submission is not necessary.
MADE IN EGYPT | National competition
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mar 25
Standard5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos10$9.2$
6.7$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
1.65$
Enviar
Films produced in Egypt or directed by an Egyptian filmmaker; all genres accepted, max 40 minutes (including credits).
MADE IN EGYPT | National competition – PRO ENTRY
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo100$92$
67$
15 Mar 25
Standard100$92$
67$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada150$138$
100.5$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos150$138$
100.5$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
33$
Enviar
With the PRO ENTRY, the festival provides a unique feedback system within the film festival landscape. The goal is to offer filmmakers valuable feedback to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and other festival submissions. Most festivals do not provide substantial or personalized feedback.
The PRO ENTRY includes the following benefits:
▪ A place on the short-list ("pre-selection") for the artistic director(s) in the final selection round.
▪ Personalized feedback for every film you submit, provided by the artistic director(s).
▪ Free festival access for one representative of the film to all screenings at PLAYGROUND Cairo.
A higher submission fee applies for PRO ENTRY to cover administrative costs and ensure individualized feedback treatment. Submissions automatically qualify for all INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS. Double submission is not necessary.
MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA | National competition
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mar 25
Standard5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos10$9.2$
6.7$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
1.65$
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Films produced in South Africa or directed by a South African filmmaker; all genres accepted, max 40 min (incl. credits).
MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA | National competition – PRO ENTRY
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo100$92$
67$
15 Mar 25
Standard100$92$
67$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada150$138$
100.5$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos150$138$
100.5$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
33$
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With the PRO ENTRY, the festival offers a unique feedback system within the scope of film festivals. The aim is to provide filmmakers with valuable feedback to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and festival submissions. Most festivals do not provide substantial or personalized feedback.
The PRO ENTRY includes the following benefits:
▪ A place on the short-list ("pre-selection") for the artistic director(s) in the final selection round.
▪ Personalized feedback for each film you submit, provided by the artistic director(s).
▪ Free festival access for one representative of the film to all screenings at PLAYGROUND Cape Town.
A higher submission fee applies for PRO ENTRY to cover administrative costs and ensure individualized feedback treatment. Submissions automatically qualify for all INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS. Double submission is not necessary.
MADE IN INDIA | National competition
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mar 25
Standard5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos10$9.2$
6.7$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
1.65$
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Films produced in India or directed by an Indian filmmaker; all genres accepted, max 40 min (incl. credits).
MADE IN INDIA | National competition – PRO ENTRY
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo100$92$
67$
15 Mar 25
Standard100$92$
67$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada150$138$
100.5$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos150$138$
100.5$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
33$
Enviar
With the PRO ENTRY, the festival offers a unique feedback system within the scope of film festivals. The goal is to provide filmmakers with valuable feedback to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and other festival submissions. Most festivals do not offer substantial or personalized feedback.
The PRO ENTRY includes the following benefits:
▪ A place on the short-list ("pre-selection") for the artistic director(s) in the final selection round.
▪ Personalized feedback for each film you submit, provided by the artistic director(s).
▪ Free festival access for one representative of the film to all screenings at PLAYGROUND Goa.
A higher submission fee applies for PRO ENTRY to cover administrative costs and ensure individualized feedback treatment. Submissions automatically qualify for all INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS. Double submission is not necessary.
MADE IN CHINA | National competition
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mar 25
Standard5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos10$9.2$
6.7$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
1.65$
Enviar
Films produced in China or directed by a Chinese filmmaker; all genres accepted, max 40 min (incl. credits).
MADE IN CHINA | National competition – PRO ENTRY
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo100$92$
67$
15 Mar 25
Standard100$92$
67$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada150$138$
100.5$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos150$138$
100.5$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
33$
Enviar
With the PRO ENTRY, the festival offers a unique feedback system within the scope of film festivals. The goal is to provide filmmakers with valuable feedback to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and other festival submissions. Most festivals do not offer substantial or personalized feedback.
The PRO ENTRY includes the following benefits:
▪ A place on the short-list ("pre-selection") for the artistic director(s) in the final selection round.
▪ Personalized feedback for each film you submit, provided by the artistic director(s).
▪ Free festival access for one representative of the film to all screenings at PLAYGROUND Hong Kong.
A higher submission fee applies for PRO ENTRY to cover administrative costs and ensure individualized feedback treatment. Submissions automatically qualify for all INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS. Double submission is not necessary.
MADE IN RUSSIA | National competition
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mar 25
Standard5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos10$9.2$
6.7$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
1.65$
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Films produced in Russia or directed by a Russian filmmaker; all genres accepted, max 40 min (incl. credits).
MADE IN RUSSIA | National competition – PRO ENTRY
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo100$92$
67$
15 Mar 25
Standard100$92$
67$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada150$138$
100.5$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos150$138$
100.5$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
33$
Enviar
With the PRO ENTRY, the festival offers a unique feedback system within the scope of film festivals. The goal is to provide filmmakers with valuable feedback to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and other festival submissions. Most festivals do not provide substantial or personalized feedback.
The PRO ENTRY includes the following benefits:
▪ A place on the short-list ("pre-selection") for the artistic director(s) in the final selection round.
▪ Personalized feedback for each film you submit, provided by the artistic director(s).
▪ Free festival access for one representative of the film to all screenings at PLAYGROUND Moscow.
A higher submission fee applies for PRO ENTRY to cover administrative costs and ensure individualized feedback treatment. Submissions automatically qualify for all INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS. Double submission is not necessary.
MADE IN COSTA RICA | National competition
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mar 25
Standard5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos10$9.2$
6.7$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
1.65$
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Films produced in Costa Rica or directed by a Costa Rican filmmaker; all genres accepted, max 40 min (incl. credits).
MADE IN COSTA RICA | National competition – PRO ENTRY
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo100$92$
67$
15 Mar 25
Standard100$92$
67$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada150$138$
100.5$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos150$138$
100.5$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
33$
Enviar
With the PRO ENTRY, the festival offers a unique feedback system within the scope of film festivals. The goal is to provide filmmakers with valuable feedback to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and other festival submissions. Most festivals do not provide substantial or personalized feedback.
The PRO ENTRY includes the following benefits:
▪ A place on the short-list ("pre-selection") for the artistic director(s) in the final selection round.
▪ Personalized feedback for each film you submit, provided by the artistic director(s).
▪ Free festival access for one representative of the film to all screenings at PLAYGROUND San José.
A higher submission fee applies for PRO ENTRY to cover administrative costs and ensure individualized feedback treatment. Submissions automatically qualify for all INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS. Double submission is not necessary.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA | National competition
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mar 25
Standard5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos10$9.2$
6.7$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
1.65$
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Films produced in Australia or directed by an Australian filmmaker; all genres accepted, max 40 minutes (including credits).
MADE IN AUSTRALIA | National competition – PRO ENTRY
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo100$92$
67$
15 Mar 25
Standard100$92$
67$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada150$138$
100.5$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos150$138$
100.5$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
33$
Enviar
With the PRO ENTRY, the festival provides a unique feedback system within the scope of film festivals. The aim is to give filmmakers valuable feedback on their work to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and other festival submissions. Most festivals do not offer substantial or personalized feedback.
The PRO ENTRY includes the following benefits:
▪ A place on the short-list ("pre-selection") for the artistic director(s) in the final selection round.
▪ Personalized feedback for each film you submit, provided by the artistic director(s).
▪ Free festival access for one representative of the film to all screenings at PLAYGROUND Sydney.
A higher submission fee applies for PRO ENTRY to cover administrative costs and ensure individualized feedback treatment. Submissions automatically qualify for all INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS. Double submission is not necessary.
MADE IN CANADA | National competition
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mar 25
Standard5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada5$4.6$
3.35$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos10$9.2$
6.7$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
1.65$
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Films produced in Canada or directed by a Canadian filmmaker; all genres accepted, max 40 min (incl. credits).
MADE IN CANADA | National competition – PRO ENTRY
Curtas-metragens 40'< (2023+)
Taxa-8%
PRO 33%
Cedo100$92$
67$
15 Mar 25
Standard100$92$
67$
15 Abr 25
Atrasada150$138$
100.5$
15 Mai 25
Estendidos150$138$
100.5$
21 Jun 25
Obtenha um Passe Anual e obtenha o desconto máximo no festival e nas taxas de inscrição
Prazo de envios
21 Jun 25
Economize
33$
Enviar
With the PRO ENTRY, the festival offers a unique feedback system within the scope of film festivals. The goal is to provide filmmakers with valuable feedback to enhance their artistic potential for future projects and other festival submissions. Most festivals do not provide substantial or personalized feedback.
The PRO ENTRY includes the following benefits:
▪ A place on the short-list ("pre-selection") for the artistic director(s) in the final selection round.
▪ Personalized feedback for each film you submit, provided by the artistic director(s).
▪ Free festival access for one representative of the film to all screenings at PLAYGROUND Toronto.
A higher submission fee applies for PRO ENTRY to cover administrative costs and ensure individualized feedback treatment. Submissions automatically qualify for all INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS. Double submission is not necessary.
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Festhome holds accountable fees festivals by holding the payment of the fees of most newer festivals until they have viewed the submissions, held their festivals and other methods. 