Question 1

When is the Vienna Shorts submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The main submission deadline for Vienna Shorts is around 31 January 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Question 2

How much does it cost to submit to Vienna Shorts?

Accepted Answer

Submitting to Vienna Shorts costs from EUR 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Question 3

Does Vienna Shorts require a premiere?

Accepted Answer

No premiere requirement. Vienna Shorts accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Question 4

Is Vienna Shorts an award qualifying festival?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vienna Shorts 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 Vienna Shorts held?

Accepted Answer

Vienna Shorts takes place in Vienna, Austria.

Question 6

Is Vienna Shorts a scam, or is it legitimate?

Accepted Answer

Vienna Shorts 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 Vienna Shorts through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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