Tier 2 · FIAPF accredited
Tampere, Finland
Last verified 12 June 2026
During 5 days approx. 400 short films in over 100 screenings, approx. 700 film professionals and altogether approx. 20 000 visitors attending film screenings, industry programmes and events. The passion for short film joins everybody together in relaxed atmosphere. One of the
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Accepted into the official programme is sufficient. No win required. British productions only. International confirmed BAFTA-qualifying.
EFA Short · Best European Short Film
Film must win the EFA-candidate prize at this festival to be nominated for the EFA Short Film Award. Must be a European production (majority EU/EEA financing).
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the Grand Prix – Short Film (International Competition).
The main submission deadline for Tampere Film Festival is around 1 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Tampere Film Festival costs from EUR 16 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Tampere Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Tampere Film Festival takes place in Tampere, Finland.
Tampere Film Festival 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 holds FIAPF accreditation, an internationally recognised mark of a legitimate competitive festival; 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 Tampere Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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