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Uppsala Short Film Festival

Uppsala, Sweden

Submission deadline: 31 May 2026
Entry fee: Free early, then EUR 5
Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
Next edition: 2026

Official site Rules and regulations

Last verified 12 June 2026

About Uppsala Short Film Festival

The 45th Uppsala Short Film Festival will take place 19-25 October 2026. Founded in 1982, the festival has since become Sweden’s main arena for short film and one of the most important short film festivals in Europe. Every year the festival screens more than 300 short films in

Awards this festival can qualify you for

BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Screening in official competition at Uppsala Short Film Festival qualifies a British short film for BAFTA nomination. No win required.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
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 Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the Grand Prix – Best Animated Short at Uppsala Short Film Festival.

Uppsala Short Film Festival submission FAQ

When is the Uppsala Short Film Festival submission deadline?

The main submission deadline for Uppsala Short Film Festival is around 31 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

How much does it cost to submit to Uppsala Short Film Festival?

Submitting to Uppsala Short Film Festival costs Free early, then EUR 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Does Uppsala Short Film Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Uppsala Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Uppsala Short Film Festival held?

Uppsala Short Film Festival takes place in Uppsala, Sweden.

Is Uppsala Short Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Uppsala Short 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 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 Uppsala Short Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject

Must win the Grand Prix – Best Documentary Short at Uppsala Short Film Festival.

Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film

Must win the Grand Prix – Best Live Action Short at Uppsala Short Film Festival.