Dear Asian filmmakers, the Uppsala Short Film Festival (Sweden) is accepting short films until May 31, 2025.

About the festival:
Founded in 1982, the festival has since become Sweden’s main arena for short film and one of the most important short film festivals in Europe. Every year the festival screens more than 300 short films in different sections exploring the diversity and richness of the short film – from new film to retrospective programmes, from fiction film, documentaries and experimental film to animations, and welcoming hybridity beyond these categories

Uppsala Short Film Festival is recognised by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which means that winning the international or national competition at the festival may make a film eligible for a nomination for an Oscar. The festival is also recognised by the European Film Academy and BAFTA. Screening at the festival qualifies Swedish short films for Guldbagge nominations.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts short films (under 40 minutes) of all genres (narrative, documentary, experimental, and animation).
– Entries must have production year 2024 or 2025.
– The Children’s Film Competition accepts films suitable and relevant for one or more of the age groups 3-6 yrs; 7-8 yrs; 9-10 yrs; 11-12 yrs; 13-15 yrs.
– A film can be submitted only once, including if it’s submitted as a work in progress. A work in progress should have an introductory still frame detailing the work still to be done.
– Preview copies with other than English or Swedish dialogue/commentary must come with hardcoded subtitles in English, or they will not be considered.
– Entry must be made via Shortfilmdepot or FilmFreeway.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: September 19, 2025

To submit via FilmFreeway please go here: https://filmfreeway.com/UppsalaShortFilmFestival

To submit via Short Film Depot please go here: https://www.shortfilmdepot.com/en/festival/45

We remind readers that the 44th Uppsala Short Film Festival will take place from October 20 – 26, 2025 in Uppsala, Sweden.

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