Question 1

When is the Short Com submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The main submission deadline for Short Com is around 10 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Question 2

How much does it cost to submit to Short Com?

Accepted Answer

Submitting to Short Com costs from USD 18 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Question 3

Does Short Com require a premiere?

Accepted Answer

No premiere requirement. Short Com accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Question 4

Is Short Com an award qualifying festival?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Short Com can qualify a film for BAFTA and an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.

Question 5

Where is Short Com held?

Accepted Answer

Short Com takes place in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Question 6

Is Short Com a scam, or is it legitimate?

Accepted Answer

Short Com 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 Short Com through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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