Tier 3
Thessaloniki, Greece
Last verified 12 June 2026
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The main submission deadline for Thess International Short Film Festival is around 10 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Thess International Short Film Festival costs from EUR 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Thess International Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Thess International Short 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.
Thess International Short Film Festival takes place in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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