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The entry-call for Cinedans FEST 2026 is now open!

You can submit your film in either category:

  • International Short Film Competition 2026 (€20,- entry fee)
  • Outside of competition 2026 (no entry fee)

DEADLINE: 1st May 2025

Please note:

  • The International Short Film Competition is not taking place in 2025 but in 2026. Submissions are now possible till the deadline of 1st of May 2025.
  • The International Student Competition for shorts takes place in 2025 and in 2027. The entry call for 2025 is closed. An open call for 2027 will be announce by April 2026.
  • For the professional short film competition we ask a small entry-fee of €20,-. All other categories are free of entry fees.
  • Features, documentaries (any length), installations, Stereoscopic films, VR films and other project proposals can be submitted in the Out of Competition section.
  • Dutch short films up to 25 min are considered both for the New Dutch ’26 section (out of competition) and the International Short Film Competition ’26. It is up to the selection committee to decide on the final category placement of the film.

The 21st edition of Cinedans FEST that hosts the International Student Competition will take place 20-23 March 2025 at Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

The 22nd edition of Cinedans FEST that hosts the International Short Film Competition will take place 25-29 March 2026 at Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam.

Payment details:

Submission fees can be covered through iDeal, Mastercard, Visa and Paypal. Alternatively, bank transfer to: Stichting Cinedans, IBAN: NL 95 ABNA 043 07 88 460, BIC: ABNANL2A

Submit your film now:

International Short Film Competition 2026 Outside of Competition 2026

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