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Alexandria, Egypt
Last verified 25 June 2026
Alexandria Short Film Festival (ASFF) is an Oscar-qualifying international short film festival founded by the Art Circle Association and supported by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, headquartered in Alexandria, Egypt, with activities across Egypt and internationally. Its next edition runs 10-15 April 2027.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Win Hypatia Award to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
The main submission deadline for Alexandria Short Film Festival is around 1 January 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Alexandria Short Film Festival costs from USD 11 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Alexandria Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Alexandria Short Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Alexandria Short Film Festival takes place in Alexandria, Egypt.
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