Vienna Shorts Film Festival

This acclaimed international film festival is back for its 23rd edition, featuring around 300 films, each under 30 minutes in length. The six-day festival offers a vibrant platform for exchange, featuring more than just films: Q&As, talks, industry & talent days, panels, concerts, and much more. Within the festival, a space emerges for community, solidarity, and cohesion.

Since its initiation in 2004, it has drawn more than 10,000 visitors and about 500 accredited trade visitors. It is a qualifying festival for the Austrian Film Award, the British Academy Film Awards, the European Film Awards, and the Academy Awards

Find out more: VIENNA SHORTS 2026 ⸱ Short Film Festival in Vienna