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Brussels Short Film Festival

Brussels, Belgium

Oscar qualifying

Submission deadline: 23 November 2026
Entry fee: from USD 13.5
Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
Next edition: 2027

Last verified 12 June 2026

About Brussels Short Film Festival

Get ready for the 2027 edition of the renewed Brussels Independent Film Festival, an annual weeklong event that has highlighted independent and experimental cinematic talent for over four decades! The Centre Multimedia in Brussels founded the Brussels Independent Film

Awards this festival can qualify you for

Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the Grand Prix (Best Animated Short) at Brussels Short Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the Grand Prix (Best Live Action Short) at Brussels Short Film Festival.

Brussels Short Film Festival submission FAQ

When is the Brussels Short Film Festival submission deadline?

The main submission deadline for Brussels Short Film Festival is around 23 November 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

How much does it cost to submit to Brussels Short Film Festival?

Submitting to Brussels Short Film Festival costs from USD 13.5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Does Brussels Short Film Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Brussels Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Is Brussels Short Film Festival an award qualifying festival?

Yes. Brussels 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.

Where is Brussels Short Film Festival held?

Brussels Short Film Festival takes place in Brussels, Belgium.

Is Brussels Short Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Brussels Short 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 Brussels Short Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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