Tier 2
Hamburg, Germany
Last verified 12 June 2026
Call for Entries will open starting October 1, 2025, until January 31, 2026 - please check details below. The 42nd Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg (Hamburg Shortfilm Festival) along with the section Junges Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg Mo&Friese (Hamburg Young Shortfilm Festival
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 Short · Best British Short Film
In-person official selection at this BIFA Section A festival is sufficient (one Section A festival confers eligibility; the alternative is two Section B British festivals). No win required. British production. Under 40 minutes.
The main submission deadline for International Short Film Festival Hamburg is around 31 January 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to International Short Film Festival Hamburg costs from EUR 7 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. International Short Film Festival Hamburg accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. International Short Film Festival Hamburg can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
International Short Film Festival Hamburg takes place in Hamburg, Germany.
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