Question 1

When is the PÖFF Shorts submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The main submission deadline for PÖFF Shorts is around 8 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Question 2

How much does it cost to submit to PÖFF Shorts?

Accepted Answer

Submitting to PÖFF Shorts costs Free early, then EUR 18 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Question 3

Does PÖFF Shorts require a premiere?

Accepted Answer

No premiere requirement. PÖFF Shorts accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Question 4

Is PÖFF Shorts an award qualifying festival?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PÖFF Shorts can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.

Question 5

Where is PÖFF Shorts held?

Accepted Answer

PÖFF Shorts takes place in Tallinn, Estonia.

Question 6

Is PÖFF Shorts a scam, or is it legitimate?

Accepted Answer

PÖFF Shorts 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 PÖFF Shorts through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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