IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival

The main submission deadline for IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival is around 1 October 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival costs from USD 30 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. IN THE PALACE 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.

IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival takes place in Balchik, Bulgaria.

IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.