BAFTA Qualifying Film Festivals - 2026
International short film festival in Egypt where qualifying winners become eligible for Academy Awards and BAFTA consideration.
International short film festival in France presenting competitive programs for short films. Qualifying winners become eligible for Academy Awards, BAFTA, César, and European Film Awards consideration.
Non-competitive international showcase in France presenting documentary, feature, and short films by established auteur filmmakers. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short film awards.
Short films under 35 minutes. International, Australian, and documentary categories. Fiction and documentaries accepted. Must have English subtitles if not in English. Academy Award® and BAFTA Qualifying.
Internationally recognized short film festival in the Netherlands presenting competitive programs for short films. Academy Awards, BAFTA, and European Film Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.
International short film festival in the United States presenting competitive programs for short films of 40 minutes or less. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short film awards.
International short film festival in Germany presenting competitive sections for narrative and animated shorts. Qualifying winners become eligible for Academy Awards, BAFTA, and European Film Awards consideration.
International film festival in Poland presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films in competitive sections. Qualifying short films and documentary shorts become eligible for Academy Awards, BAFTA and Cesar consideration.
Renowned international documentary film festival in the United Kingdom presenting curated programs for documentary films. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short documentary awards under 40 minutes.
Internationally recognized short film festival in Finland presenting competitive programs for short films. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short film awards.