Tier 2
Oslo, Norway
Last verified 12 June 2026
Founded in 2017, the Oslo Film Festival takes place annually. Aiming to bring the best independent films to the heart of the Norwegian capital, OFF accepts submissions of all genres by filmmakers from all walks of life. Our core philosophy is to encourage young aspiring
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
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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.
The main submission deadline for Oslo International Film Festival is around 27 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Oslo International Film Festival costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Oslo International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Oslo International Film Festival takes place in Oslo, Norway.
Oslo International 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 Oslo International Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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