United States Film Festivals - 2026
Oscar, BAFTA Accredited Film Festivals and Submission Deadlines in the United States
International short film festival in Los Angeles presenting live action, animated, and documentary short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.
International film festival showcasing documentary and feature films by filmmakers of African descent. The festival offers a high-profile platform for screenings, industry visibility, and professional networking.
International documentary film festival where winning short documentaries become eligible for Academy Awards consideration.
Internationally recognized film festival in the United States presenting experimental feature films and short films in competitive programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.
Leading Oscar-qualifying nonfiction festival for documentary filmmakers, based in Missoula, Montana.
Esteemed international film festival in the United States presenting narrative features, documentaries, and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film and documentary short awards under 40 minutes.
Internationally recognized film festival in Cleveland presenting feature films, documentaries, and short films. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated live action, animated, and documentary short film awards.
Internationally recognized film festival in Dallas presenting documentary, feature, and short films in competitive programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards in documentary, narrative, and animation categories.
Internationally recognized documentary film festival in the United States presenting competitive documentary programs. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated documentary short awards.
United States genre festival in Texas for horror, fantasy, sci-fi and cult filmmakers and fans.