Tier 2
Sedona, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Set among Sedona’s jaw-dropping red rocks, this festival pairs strong films and panels with meditative hikes and exquisite parties. It is generous with travel assistance and draws big, well-informed crowds for lively Q and As.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Animated Short at Sedona International Film Festival.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the jury award for Best Documentary Short at Sedona International Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Live Action Short at Sedona International Film Festival.
The main submission deadline for Sedona International Film Festival is around 31 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Sedona International Film Festival costs from USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Sedona International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Sedona 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.
Sedona International Film Festival takes place in Sedona, United States.
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