Tier 2
San Luis Obispo, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
2025 Winners: Raquel Menor (Spain), João Fenerich (Brazil), "AzuleSepia" (Mexico), "The Last Gunfight, Yet!" (France), "Chosen" (Brazil), "Aaron in The Desert" (Arizona), "Les Imatges Arribaren A Temps" (Spain), Director Noé Hernández (Mexico/Spain). Check them on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@sanluis-az-filmfestival6499 though December 31, 2025. ========================================================== 2024 Winners:Karla Garrido (Mexico), Nick Hendrik (Canada), Bird Drone (Australia), Grim Side Show (United States), Olympic Chaos (France), Good Morning (Poland). ============
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the jury award for Best Documentary Short at San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.
The main submission deadline for San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is around 30 November 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to San Luis Obispo International Film Festival costs Free early, then USD 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. San Luis Obispo International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. San Luis Obispo International Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival takes place in San Luis Obispo, United States.
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