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Tier 2 · FIAPF accredited

Krakow Film Festival

Krakow, Poland

Submission deadline: 1 February 2027
Premiere: National premiere required
Formats accepted: Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Music videos
Next edition: 2026

Official site Rules and regulations

Last verified 12 June 2026

About Krakow Film Festival

The Krakow Film Festival has been held in Krakow since 1961 and features a full program of screenings, competitions, and industry events.

Awards this festival can qualify you for

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.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
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 Golden Dragon – Best Animated Film at Krakow Film Festival.

Krakow Film Festival submission FAQ

When is the Krakow Film Festival submission deadline?

The main submission deadline for Krakow Film Festival is around 1 February 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.

Does Krakow Film Festival require a premiere?

National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.

Where is Krakow Film Festival held?

Krakow Film Festival takes place in Krakow, Poland.

Is Krakow Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Krakow 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 holds FIAPF accreditation, an internationally recognised mark of a legitimate competitive festival; 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 Krakow Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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Oscar Documentary Feature · Documentary Feature Film

Must win the Golden Dragon – Best Documentary Film (feature, 50+ min) at Krakow Film Festival, then submit separately to the Academy via submissions.oscars.org during the open window.

Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject

Must win the Golden Dragon – Best Documentary Short at Krakow Film Festival.

Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film

Must win the Golden Dragon – Best Short Film (Fiction) at Krakow Film Festival.