Tier 4
Budapest, Hungary
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Budapest Short Cut Film Festival showcases the finest films from Europe and around the globe. This competitive event offers awards and sponsored prizes across a myriad of categories. The festival unfurls over three exhilarating days at various locations across Budapest, the
The main submission deadline for Budapest Short Film Festival is around 13 November 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Budapest Short Film Festival costs from USD 6 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Budapest Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Budapest Short Film Festival takes place in Budapest, Hungary.
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