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Shorts International Film Festival (ShorTS IFF)
Festival opportunity. Deadline: 2027-02-14
- Type
- Festival
- Organizer
- Maremetraggio Association
- Deadline
- 14 February 2027
- Where
- Trieste, Italy
- Compensation
- Up to 4,000.00 EUR (cash prizes for winning films, with additional awards in various categories; prizes subject to 25% Italian tax)
- Disciplines
- Film, Short Film, Animation, Virtual Reality, Immersive Media, Children's Film, Horror Film
About this opportunity
The 28th edition of the Shorts International Film Festival (ShorTS IFF), organized by Maremetraggio Association in Trieste, Italy, welcomes short films across diverse genres and formats—including VR, animation, and youth-focused content—through a February 14, 2027 deadline. The festival features multiple competitive sections with cash prizes up to €4,000, special awards for directors, editing, and immersive experiences, and unique youth juries for children and teens.
Who can apply
- Open to short films from all over the world with specific sections for international, Italian, children/teens, horror, animation, and VR content.
- Films must be produced after January 2026 and meet length requirements.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.
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