Oberhausen is not only the oldest short film festival in the world, it is also one of the most important, alongside Tampere and Clermont-Ferrand. The competition provides a good overview of “serious”, avant-garde short film productions.
TIMELINE: April 28 – May 3, 2026
SUBMISSON DEADLINES:
For all competitions: 19 January 2026, with the exception of the MuVi award: 22 February 2026
Early Bird deadline (only for the International Competition): 10 October 2025
Website: https://www.kurzfilmtage.de/en/