Tier 2
St. Louis, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
SLIFF is a global film festival that invites audiences to see the world through film. We believe that encountering other cultures on screen helps us understand our own. Our programs present exceptional international films and explore themes of identity, race, and lived experience — bringing works to St. Louis that might never be seen here otherwise. USA Today named SLIFF one of the 2019 top "10 amazing film festivals worth traveling for." Cinema St. Louis, a not-for-profit organization, produces the festival.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Animated Short at St. Louis International Film Festival.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the jury award for Best Documentary Short at St. Louis International Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Short Film (narrative) at St. Louis International Film Festival.
The main submission deadline for St. Louis International Film Festival is around 1 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to St. Louis International Film Festival costs from USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
City. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Yes. St. Louis 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.
St. Louis International Film Festival takes place in St. Louis, United States.
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