FeKK is the biggest international short film festival in Slovenia, with a competition programme focusing on the short films from a variety of Balkan countries on one side and a national competition programme on the other. Accompanying programme brings retrospectives, guest festivals, thematic programmes, workshops, industry events, panel discussions, masterclasses, music acts, parties and more.

The festival was established in 2015 by a group of young film critics, filmmakers and cinephiles. Today FeKK takes place in the scenic centre of Ljubljana with venues that consist of the Slovenian Cinematheque's cinema and it’s open air cinema at the Metelkova's Museum District, Kinodvor - City Cinema and elsewhere, underground and alternative venues such as the famous Metelkova district included.

The festival aims to bring together authors, producers, curators, critics and other film professionals from the region and elsewhere. The seventh edition of FeKK - Ljubljana Short Film Festival will take place between 16th and 21th of August in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Awards & Prizes

FeKK Grand Prix
The main festival award for the best film from both competitions.

Best FeKK BAL award
The international jury award for the best film in the international competition.

Best FeKK SLO award
The international jury award for the best film in the national competition.

FeKK BAL Critics' Jury Award
The critic's jury award for the best film in the international competition.

FeKK SLO Critics' Jury Award
The critic's jury award for the best film in the national competition.

Rules & Terms

APPLICATION RULES:

- We accept short films from the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia.

- Maximum length of films is 30 minutes.

- Year of production should be 2020 or 2021.

- All genres are welcome.

OTHER:

Producers of films which will be finalised in late June can apply for a voucher for a free submission.

If selected the author(s) permits public screenings of the film at the festival and at potential non profitable festival events during the year. In such case the festival will notify the author beforehand.
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  • Ana Aleksovska

    Both friendly and professional, FeKK is the right place to promote your short. I enjoyed the experience - a warm and wholehearted recommendation to apply to and attend FeKK.

    November 2020
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  • Suncica Ana Veldic

    Great festival, pleasant ambient, well chosen programme.

    September 2020
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  • Zvonimir Grujić

    Even with the world crumbling into pieces, the team of Fekk Ljubljana Short Film Festival managed to organize a festival with safe and amusing atmosphere filled with entertaining and thought provoking content for its atendees. Great venues filled with amazing movies, lectures and even more amazing people.

    August 2020
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  • Yuliya Molina

    Great festival! Great ambient! My senciere recomendation.

    August 2020
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  • Ester Ivakic

    BEST FESTIVAL EVER. i LOVE fekk.

    July 2020
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