Tier 3
Shorts That Are Not Pants
Toronto, Canada
- Submission deadline
- 25 September 2026
- Entry fee
- from USD 25
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
Last verified 30 September 2026
About Shorts That Are Not Pants
Established in 2012 as a quarterly screening series in Toronto, Canada, Shorts Not Pants is now a festival weekend held each November. We've screened more than 700 films from more than 40 countries so far, and we're looking for more undiscovered gems to show our shorts-savvy
Shorts That Are Not Pants submission FAQ
When is the Shorts That Are Not Pants submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Shorts That Are Not Pants is around 25 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Shorts That Are Not Pants?
Submitting to Shorts That Are Not Pants costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Shorts That Are Not Pants require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Shorts That Are Not Pants accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Shorts That Are Not Pants held?
Shorts That Are Not Pants takes place in Toronto, Canada.
Is Shorts That Are Not Pants a scam, or is it legitimate?
Shorts That Are Not Pants 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.
Is Shorts That Are Not Pants right for your film?
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