Tier 3
Zagreb, Croatia
Last verified 12 June 2026
Zagreb Film Festival is one of the central and most visited cultural events and the largest international film festival in Croatia. It’s held every year in November in Zagreb and presents to the audience the best of recent independent international and domestic film production.
EFA Short · European Film Awards — Best European Short Film
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The main submission deadline for Zagreb Film Festival is around 15 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Zagreb Film Festival costs Free early, then EUR 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Yes. Zagreb 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.
Zagreb Film Festival takes place in Zagreb, Croatia.
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