Tier 2
Palm Springs, United States
Last verified 7 May 2026
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Win Best Animated Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Win Best Documentary Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
Submitting to AmDocs Film Festival costs around USD 40 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. AmDocs Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. AmDocs 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.
AmDocs Film Festival takes place in Palm Springs, United States.
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