SUBMIT TO Non-competitive Sections (Iranian Residents)
Vienna Shorts 2026
23rd International Short Film Festival
May 26 – May 30, 2026
Entries are also possible for non-competitive festival sections:
- Late Night Movies
- International Music Videos
- Films For Kids
- Films For Young People
Please select a section in the form below to learn more about each category.
Films up to a length of 45 minutes and with a completion date after January 1, 2024 are accepted. The regular deadline (January 5, 2026) is the final deadline for non-competitive sections.
Please read the submission terms (English / Deutsch) carefully before filling in the form!
You will be asked to attach a scan of a photo ID (passport, drivers license etc.), that proves that the director is an Iranian resident. The submission will be reviewed and you will receive a status update as soon as it has been processed.
Submitting film

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