73rd Berlinale | Short Films 

Call for Entries

(Short films, all genres) 

The Berlin International Film Festival is currently accepting applications for its 2023 edition.   

Please note that films must be submitted directly to the festival.  

• Competitive: Yes 
• Entry fees: Yes

ELIGIBILITY (Berlinale Shorts and Generations)

Please consult the festival website.

ABOUT

The Berlinale, along with Cannes and Venice, counts as one of the oldest and most important competitive festivals in the world. The Short Film Competition proposes an eclectic selection that explores the trends of the genre. 

The Berlinale is a very dynamic, cosmopolitan and full-service film festival with many elements that are of significant interest to the Canadian film industry and filmmakers. A considerable number of Canadian features and shorts were selected and have won awards in recent years.  In 2022, LAY ME BY THE SHORE, MENEATH: THE HIDDEN ISLAND and SHADOWBOXING were among the Canadian short films selected. 

The Berlin International Film Festival is an Oscar® and BAFTA Qualifying Film Festival. 

Telefilm Canada recognizes a selection in the Festival for application to its International Promotion Program. 

Industry Promotion 
Telefilm Canada, Montreal 
festivals@telefilm.ca 
1 800 567-0890