SUBMIT TO Animation Avantgarde

Vienna Shorts 2026

23rd International Short Film Festival
May 26 – May 30, 2026

Since 2010, Animation Avantgarde has been pursuing the idea of placing experimental works and animated films in dialog with each other, thereby focusing on works that avoid the beaten path. We seek formal and narrative innovation and aspire to achieve the greatest possible diversity in terms of content and technology.

Films with a completion date of January 1, 2025 or later can be submitted.

Please read the submission terms (English / Deutsch) carefully before filling in the form!

Submission Fees
Regular Deadline (until January 5, 2026): EUR 13,–
Late Deadline (January 6 until January 31, 2026): EUR 23,–

Submitters from Iran who are restricted from making international payments can apply for a free submission through this form: https://viennashorts.filmchief...

Basics

(English title)
(if applicable)
(max. 30 minutes)
Minutes:
Seconds:

Stills

(up to 3 stills)
Maximum file size: 5 MB, allowed extensions: jpg or png.

Classification

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Production details

Month completed
Year completed
All films with dialogue need English subtitles. Exception: Music Videos.
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Screening

(optional)

Director

Producer

Other credits

First things first, we'll need a screener – that's the copy of your film we'll use during the selection process. The easiest way is to send a link and keep it online until the end of April (password-protected or not, totally up to you!).

Screener submission

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