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Berlinale Shorts
Berlin, Germany
- Entry fee
- from EUR 75
- Premiere
- International premiere required
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
- Next edition
- 2027
Last verified 8 September 2026
About Berlinale Shorts
Berlinale Shorts is the short film section of the Berlin International Film Festival.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
EFA Short · Best European Short Film
Film must win the EFA-candidate prize at this festival to be nominated for the EFA Short Film Award. Must be a European production (majority EU/EEA financing).
Berlinale Shorts submission FAQ
How much does it cost to submit to Berlinale Shorts?
Submitting to Berlinale Shorts costs from EUR 75 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Berlinale Shorts require a premiere?
International premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Where is Berlinale Shorts held?
Berlinale Shorts takes place in Berlin, Germany.
Is Berlinale Shorts a scam, or is it legitimate?
Berlinale Shorts is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun'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.
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How to submit to the Berlinale
Eligibility, premiere rules, and how programmers actually decide, for filmmakers targeting Berlinale Shorts.
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