Tier 2
Maitland, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Florida Film Festival exists to entertain, inspire, educate, & connect the community though film. It is a window to a world of expanding respect, wisdom and creativity.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Win Grand Jury Award: Best Animated Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Win Grand Jury Award: Best Documentary Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Win Grand Jury Award: Best Narrative Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
The main submission deadline for Florida Film Festival is around 9 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Florida Film Festival costs from USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Florida Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Florida 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.
Florida Film Festival takes place in Maitland, United States.
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