It is now possible to submit your short film for the nineteenth edition of Go Short, which will take place 6-11 April 2027! Please read our regulations closely for all the requirements. 

European, Dutch and Student Competition 

For the European Competition we accept short fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental films that have been made in (geographical) Europe. The films are eligible for the Go Short Award for Best European Short in three different categories (Fiction, Animation, and Documentary). The Dutch Competition is a selection of films made in the Netherlands, from which the best film will be awarded with the Go Short Award for Best Dutch Short. Go Short is a recognized film festival for the Academy Awards, the European Film Awards and the BAFTA. For the New Arrivals Competition we accept short fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental films made in European film schools. The best film will be awarded with the New Arrivals Award. Go Short is recognized by the Student Academy Awards. Please find the rules here: http://www.oscars.org/saa/apply 

Films in the European, Dutch and New Arrivals Competition are competing for the Audience Award.

Besides the abovementioned competitions, Go Short makes space for different kinds of cinematic forms to be showcased at the festival. In our Music Video Competition, we showcase the newest music videos in a space they’re not often seen: the cinema. With our out-of-competition program, we explore works that go beyond the flat cinema screen and explore the short form through other (non-linear) technologies and media.

Go Short Video Game VR-XR Performances Installations Regulations

Go Short Music Video Competition Regulations

Deadlines for Go Short Competitions 

15 September 2026 early bird deadline. 

15 November 2026 regular deadline 

15 December 2026 late deadline

Entry fee 

The film or project you submit is being viewed by professional curators and programmers. To ensure the quality of the selection process, we charge a submission fee. For the European, Dutch and New Arrivals Competition, the submission fee is 12,50/15,-/20 euros per film (early bird/regular/late). For video games, VR/XR, performances, and installations the submission fee is 8/10/12 euros per project (early bird/regular/late). For music videos the submission fee is a flat rate of 7,50 euros per film.

Note: The call for entry for Go Short Arnhem 2026 is now closed.