56th Tampere International Short Film Festival  

CALL FOR ENTRIES 

(Short films, all genres) 

Tampere Film Festival is currently accepting short films for its upcoming 2026 edition. 

DETAILS 

• Competitive: Yes 
• Entry Fees: Yes 

Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the festival via Film Freeway or ShortFilmDepot. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

• For mor information please consult the festival website: 
  • International Competition 
  • Generation XYZ (Genre films) 

ABOUT 

The Tampere Film Festival is one of the oldest and the most prominent independent short film festivals in Europe. 30 000 professionals and audience members attend the event. The festival presents several awards including the “Best film award” in the international competition with a cash prize of €5,000. The Festival is one of 60 festivals around the world recognized by the Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Best short in the international competition will qualify for a submission into the Academy’s Oscars Best Short Film Award category.  

In 2025, GENDER REVEAL (Mo Matton), LE LOUP (Theodore Ushev), et THE BINGO SISTERS (Andrew Prybytkowski) were among the films selected by the festival. 

Telefilm Canada recognizes a selection in the Festival and may provide assistance through the International Promotion Program. 

Promotion and Communications 
Telefilm Canada, Montréal 
DL-festivals@telefilm.ca  
1 800 567-0890