FILM SUBMISSION (Iranian Residents)
Vienna Shorts 2026
23rd International Short Film Festival
May 26 – May 30, 2026
VIENNA SHORTS is a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards® (Oscars), the European Film Awards, the British BAFTA Awards and the Austrian Film Awards. Every year we award prize money in the amount of more than EUR 30,000.
Please read the submission terms (English / Deutsch) carefully before filling the form!
Regular Submission Deadline: January 5, 2026 (Non-Competitive Sections close with Regular Deadline)
Late Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
We require a scan of the director's photo ID (e.g., passport, driver's license) as proof of Iranian residency. Once submitted, we'll process your application and keep you updated on its status.
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