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Cannes, France
Last verified 3 July 2026
Founded in 2014 in the world's most important film destination, the Cannes Short Film Festival celebrates the best of international indie short filmmaking. CSFF brings together filmmakers from around the world for an amazing presentation of cinematic excellence and exciting innovation. Screening over at the Cinema Varietes in Nice and the Genesis Cinema in London, the 2026 CSFF is will be the 13th sensational annual event dedicated to short filmmaking, in September 2026.
EFA Short · Best European Short Film
Film must win the EFA-candidate prize at this festival to be nominated for the EFA Short Film Award. Must be a European production (majority EU/EEA financing).
The main submission deadline for Cannes Short Film Palme d'Or is around 1 March 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Cannes Short Film Palme d'Or costs around USD 27 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
International premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Cannes Short Film Palme d'Or takes place in Cannes, France.
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How to submit to Cannes
Eligibility, premiere rules, and how programmers actually decide, for filmmakers targeting Cannes Short Film Palme d'Or.
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