Go Short festival 7 12 april 2026

With Reflections, we focus on stories that matter. In this program, we bring together short films focused on a current or social theme, allowing different perspectives to coexist. Watching together is just as important as what happens on screen. After the screenings, there's room for open discussion.

Fancy something a little different? Then Refresh is the place for you. In this program, we give space to creators who push the boundaries of film and experiment with new forms. Expect work that plays with technique, form, and narrative, and will thoroughly revolutionize your view of what "film" can be.

You'll see unconventional filmmakers, experiments with games, AI, and desktop cinema, and fresh micro-genres you might not have heard of. We're also exploring adventures outside the cinema with VR, XR, and interactive installations. Refresh is playful, surprising, and sometimes a little strange, just like short film can be.

Late Night is for anyone who wants to stay a little longer in the evening for something a little more exciting, playful, or just a little more quirky. This program focuses on genre films and the overall experience of the evening. Expect programs like horror, queer erotica, and provocative animation. These are the screenings you'll go to with your friends and talk about for ages.

In this program, we present the highlights of the past year in an accessible way. Examples include programs such as Oscar Shorts, featuring the Academy Award nominees from the previous year; International Highlights, showcasing the most successful films from other festivals; and Comedy Shorts. This strand also includes Short Surprise: a continuous program at a fixed location, where a single short film is screened every half hour. On the final day of the festival, we present the Jury Winners and Audience Favourites of the festival.

New creators deserve a platform. Within the Talent program, you'll discover fresh ideas, personal stories, and films that showcase what's growing and bubbling beyond the beaten track.

With programs like Homegrown, we spotlight local and regional talent. We also offer opportunities to creators from underrepresented regions, film students, and young curators. Young people collaborate with our team on their own programs and present them to the public. This way, we're building the next generation of filmmakers and programmers together.

With Education, we introduce children and youth to the power of short film. This happens by watching films together, but also by discussing them, asking questions, and letting them discover for themselves how visual language works.

During the festival and throughout the year, we organize customized screenings, workshops, and programs. We spark curiosity, encourage independent thinking, and introduce young viewers to the world and history of film. Because the sooner you learn to look, the more you see.

Go Short is also there for young film fans. With our Family programs, we invite children to discover the magic of short films with their parents, grandparents, caregivers, or other favorite movie buddies. We create film blocks for different age groups, so everyone can watch and enjoy at their own pace.

For the littlest ones, there's a special 2+ program with short, sweet films in a relaxed setting. The lights stay on, the sound is turned down, and there's plenty of room to wiggle, laugh, or just look around. This makes their first movie visit fun, safe, and enjoyable.