Tier 2
Haifa, Israel
Last verified 12 June 2026
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Win Best Independent Film Award (Israeli Short Film Competition) to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
The main submission deadline for Haifa International Film Festival is around 1 June 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Yes. Haifa International 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.
Haifa International Film Festival takes place in Haifa, Israel.
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