Tier 2
Atlanta, United States
Last verified 25 June 2026
BronzeLens is an Academy Award qualifying film festival in Atlanta, Georgia, running since 2009 and dedicated to Black filmmakers and creators of color from across the Diaspora. Its Best Short Film winner qualifies for Academy Awards consideration without a theatrical run.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Win Best Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
The main submission deadline for BronzeLens Film Festival is around 6 April 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to BronzeLens Film Festival costs from USD 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. BronzeLens Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. BronzeLens 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.
BronzeLens Film Festival takes place in Atlanta, United States.
BronzeLens Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run BronzeLens Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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