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Vilnius Short Film Festival is one of the biggest international short film festivals in the Baltic countries, and the only short film festival in Lithuania. Every January, it presents the newest and most significant short films from all around the world, while also gathering together filmmakers, industry representatives, and film lovers.

Vilnius Short Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its two competitions – International and National. A call is open to short films from every country (except for Russian Federation), of all production techniques and genres (fiction, documentary, animation, experimental or hybrid) from low to high budgets. Films must not exceed 30 min. and must have been completed after 1 January 2023. For the International competition, the festival requires a Lithuanian premiere. Submissions can only be made via the www.shortfilmdepot.com platform.

Films in the competitions are judged by esteemed International Jury which gives out three prizes: Festival Grand Prix, Best International Short Film, and Best Lithuanian Short Film. Each winner is awarded with a monetary prize.

The 18th edition of the Vilnius Short Film Festival will take place on 15–21 January 2025 as a hybrid event: films will be screened on-site in Vilnius and other Lithuanian cities as well as on local VoD platform (geo-blocked to Lithuanian territory). The festival is funded by the Lithuanian Film Centre, Vilnius City Municipality and AVAKA association.

SUBMIT HERE.

REGULATIONS HERE.

Deadlines:

International Competition

Early Bird Deadline: 31 May (FREE)
Final Deadline: 14 July (7 EUR)

National Competition

Early Bird Deadline: 30 June (FREE)
Final Deadline: 14 August (7 EUR)

Selection results will be announced by 15 November 2024.

If you have any questions, reach out to us by email: programming@filmshorts.lt