Tier 2
Drama, Greece
Last verified 12 June 2026
Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF) is an Oscar® and European Film Award qualifying festival dedicated to showcasing the boundless potential of the short format. For nearly half a century, it has served as a leading hub for filmmakers, producers, and industry
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).
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the Grand Prix in the International Competition (animation) at Drama International Short Film Festival, Greece.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the Grand Prix in the International Competition (documentary) at Drama International Short Film Festival, Greece.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the Grand Prix in the International Competition (fiction) at Drama International Short Film Festival, Greece. Greece premiere required.
The main submission deadline for Drama International Short Film Festival is around 8 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Drama International Short Film Festival costs Free early, then EUR 8 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Yes. Drama International 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.
Drama International Short Film Festival takes place in Drama, Greece.
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