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Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival
Dresden, Germany
- Submission deadline
- 1 December 2026
- Entry fee
- from EUR 8
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Documentaries, Experimental
Last verified 2 October 2026
About Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival
Every year in April, the festival presents the best short films from around the world in Dresden and attracts up to 20,000 visitors. Since 1989, it has understood itself as a forum for political discourse and intercultural exchange.
Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival is around 1 December 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
How much does it cost to submit to Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival?
Submitting to Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival costs from EUR 8 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival held?
Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival takes place in Dresden, Germany.
Is Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Filmfest Dresden - International Short Film Festival 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. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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