Tier 3
Cannes, France
Last verified 12 June 2026
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The main submission deadline for CANNES INDIE SHORTS AWARDS is around 12 January 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to CANNES INDIE SHORTS AWARDS costs from USD 19 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. CANNES INDIE SHORTS AWARDS accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. CANNES INDIE SHORTS AWARDS 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.
CANNES INDIE SHORTS AWARDS takes place in Cannes, France.
CANNES INDIE SHORTS AWARDS 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. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run CANNES INDIE SHORTS AWARDS through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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How to submit to Cannes
Eligibility, premiere rules, and how programmers actually decide, for filmmakers targeting CANNES INDIE SHORTS AWARDS.
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