Cork International Film Festival

About Cork International Film Festival

Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) is Ireland’s oldest and largest film festival, celebrating its 71st edition in 2026. Our mission is to present Ireland’s most exciting, diverse, and ambitious annual film festival, connecting and stimulating audiences and artists through a

Awards this festival can qualify you for

• BAFTA Short · British Short Film

  Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.

• BIFA Best Film · Best British Independent Film

  In-person official selection at this BIFA Section B festival counts toward eligibility (two Section B British festivals confer eligibility; one Section A festival is the alternative). No win required. Online-only screenings do not qualify. British independent film (BFI cultural test). 2026 window: 1 Nov 2025 to 30 Nov 2026.

• BIFA Short · Best British Short Film

  In-person official selection is sufficient; no win required. BIFA Short Section B: TWO Section B festivals confer eligibility (or one Section A). British production, under 40 minutes.

• EFA Short · European Film Awards — Best European Short Film

  Auto-added from official EFA Short qualifying list (2026). Verify against current regulations.

• Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film

  Must win the Grand Prix Irish Short (animation) or Grand Prix International Short (animation) at Cork International Film Festival.

• Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject

  Must win the Grand Prix Documentary Short award at Cork International Film Festival.

• Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film

  Must win the Grand Prix Irish Short or Grand Prix International Short award at Cork International Film Festival.

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