Tier 2
Winterthur, Switzerland
Last verified 23 March 2026
Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur is Switzerland’s major short film festival.
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Acceptance into the official programme is sufficient; no win required. British Short Film needs acceptance at TWO BAFTA-qualifying festivals in total. British productions only.
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Screening in competition at Kurzfilmtage Winterthur qualifies a British short film or animation for BAFTA Short Film or Short Animation consideration. No win required.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the Grand Prix (Best Animated Short) at Kurzfilmtage Winterthur.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the Grand Prix (Best Documentary Short) at Kurzfilmtage Winterthur.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the Grand Prix (Best Live Action Short) at Kurzfilmtage Winterthur.
The main submission deadline for Kurzfilmtage Winterthur is around 12 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Kurzfilmtage Winterthur costs Free early, then CHF 9.5 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.
Kurzfilmtage Winterthur takes place in Winterthur, Switzerland.
Kurzfilmtage Winterthur 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 Kurzfilmtage Winterthur through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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