Celebrating a decade with the “Short and Sweet” theme; focusing on telling complete stories in short form, accepting diverse genres from experimental to documentary and animation in Idaho
Festival Name: The Twin Falls Film Festival
Location: Idaho, USA
Festival Dates: February 18-20, 2027
Edition: 10th Edition
About the Festival: The festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2027, featuring the theme “Short and Sweet.” The festival focuses specifically on short films and the filmmaker’s ability to tell a complete story within a limited duration; works that can convey power, humor, drama, imagination, or truth in a short format.
Awards:Awards may vary depending on the selected films and scripts. Awards from previous editions have included: Best Foreign Film (in various categories), Best Feature, Best Short, Best Actor, Best Comedy, Audience Choice Award, Best Mid-Length Short, and Best Original Score. The festival has announced that additional awards will be added for this new edition.
Accepted Genres:Experimental Short, Foreign Film, Short Film, Animation, Documentary, Web Series, Student Film, Musical Short, Environmental Film, Horror.
Runtime:The festival’s primary focus is on short films. Films between 10 and 20 minutes may be reviewed and considered at the festival’s discretion.
Entry Fee: $40
Deadline:October 16, 2026
