A golden opportunity for short films; featuring free scorecards and instant notifications
Festival Name: Golden Short Film Festival
Location: Italy
Festival Dates: August 9 – 27, 2027
About the Festival: The Golden Short Film Festival seeks to honor the world’s most outstanding short films. Built on the belief that cinema is a fundamental tool for artistic expression and empathy, the festival welcomes work that employ powerful storytelling to craft a distinct and compelling vision. Its mission is to discover and support remarkable films that might otherwise be overlooked.
Accreditation & Honors:
- All selected films will be nominated, awarded, and featured on the official festival website.
- Winners will receive official certificates, exclusive festival laurels, and dedicated promotional support.
- Multiple award nominations are available to increase filmmakers’ visibility.
Awards: Awards are granted in both Main Categories and Technical/Artistic Categories for each section.
Accepted Genres: All genres.
Film Duration: Under 50 minutes.
Year of Production: Not specified.
Language & Subtitles: All non-English language films must include English subtitles.
Submission Deadline: October 13, 2026
Additional Information:
- Finalists Notification: August 9, 2027
- Winners Notification: August 13, 2027
- Upon submission, filmmakers will receive an instant notification and a free scorecard. Scorecards are provided for short film categories based on objective criteria; however, they do not necessarily reflect the jury’s final decision.
- Submitters must hold all necessary rights to the film. Once officially selected, a work cannot be withdrawn. All submission fees are non-refundable.
- The festival reserves the right to use film materials for promotional purposes but will strictly not release the full film under any circumstances.
- Students must present a valid Student ID. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- The jury’s decision is final. The festival reserves the right to reject inappropriate works and to modify or delete guidelines at any time.
- Multiple entries are permitted.
- The festival is under no obligation to disclose information regarding the selection committee.
