Oscar Qualifying Film Festivals

World-leading animation festival in France presenting feature films, short films, and series. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated animated short film awards.

International documentary film festival where winning short documentaries become eligible for Academy Awards consideration.

International short film festival in Egypt where qualifying winners become eligible for Academy Awards and BAFTA consideration.

US festival call for contemporary cinema with more than $180,000 in cash and in-kind support. Particularly suited to standout films from emerging filmmakers, high-quality new work, and films with strong premiere potential.

We champion new voices and celebrate excellence in filmmaking throughout our programme. We also recognise filmmakers’ achievements through our 14 Awards, three of which are Academy Award® qualifying.

Academy Awards (OSCARS) qualifying film festival, the most prominent short film festival in the Arab world.

An Oscar-qualifying festival call for submissions for short films in animation, comedy, documentary, and drama under 40 minutes.

Non-competitive international showcase in France presenting documentary, feature, and short films by established auteur filmmakers. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short film awards.

International short festival for films of 40 minutes or less available to filmmakers worldwide. Academy Awards and BAFTA qualification applies to designated short films.

Oscar-qualifying animation festival open to international short and feature films, with additional competition sections for student and debut work from Pan-Pacific and Asian regions.