Tier 2
PÖFF Shorts
Tallinn, Estonia
- Submission deadline
- 8 August 2026
- Entry fee
- Free early, then EUR 18
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
- Next edition
- 2026
Last verified 1 October 2026
About PÖFF Shorts
10 - 18 NOVEMBER 2026 PÖFF Shorts is one of the biggest short film and animation festival in the Baltics, an integral part of the FIAPF-accredited Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF). The festival’s mission is to showcase the best animated and live action short films of all genres
Awards this festival can qualify you for
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.
PÖFF Shorts submission FAQ
When is the PÖFF Shorts submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for PÖFF Shorts is around 8 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to PÖFF Shorts?
Submitting to PÖFF Shorts costs Free early, then EUR 18 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does PÖFF Shorts require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. PÖFF Shorts accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is PÖFF Shorts an award qualifying festival?
Yes. PÖFF Shorts can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is PÖFF Shorts held?
PÖFF Shorts takes place in Tallinn, Estonia.
Is PÖFF Shorts a scam, or is it legitimate?
PÖFF 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.
Is PÖFF Shorts right for your film?
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