Grand OFF - World Independent Film Awards is the most important initiative promoting independent cinema in Poland and one of the most important cultural events related to independent cinema in the world. The mission of Grand OFF is to put independent cinema in the spotlight that both films and their makers deserve. This goal is achieved by a meticulous process of nominating submitted movies by the members of Grand OFF Jury, representing cinema professionals from 24 countries. This procedure culminates in a festive award ceremony, taking place in Warsaw since 2006 and attended each time by 400 distinguished representatives of the cinema world. A week later the awarded films are presented in more than 50 Polish cities.

Grand OFF is after all, a gate to the magical world of independent cinema, where all cinema connoisseurs, sophisticated audience and cinema professionals are welcome!

Rules & Terms

Grand OFF World Independent Short Film Awards submission is open for:

- films submitted by independent filmmakers and film clubs
- films submitted by Academy Members
- films submitted by directors of our partner film festivals

We accept:
- whose length does not exceed 45 minutes
- films made after the 1st of January 2025
- films which were made without any professional production support (except for film schools)

https://grandoff.eu/index.php/en/festival/regulations

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Dear Filmmakers,
the Grand OFF Festival's team is observing with concern the situation beyond the eastern border of Poland, fully in solidarity with the Ukrainian nation. We believe that the restoration of peace will soon be possible.
By the decision of the Management Board of the Cinema Art Foundation, from February 25, 2022, movies of Russian and Belarusian production won't take part in the 20th edition of the Grand OFF Festival.
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  • Kristina Barseghyan

    It was interesting and unforgettable!

    December 2025
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  • Petro Aleksowski

    Bardzo atrakcyjna gala rozdania nagród. Z selekcji jestem bardzo zadowolony, gdyż dostrzeżono mój film Lucky Outsiders. Polecam ten festiwal wszystkim filmowcom.

    December 2025
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  • Karina Grinstein

    Excelente festival. Mi representante en Europa estuvo presente. Volveré a participar sin dudarlo. Transmiten en vivo una maravillosa ceremonia de premiación. Merece ser un festival clase A. Gracias por todo.

    December 2025
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  • mehrdad kabiri

    I am honored to have received the Best Screenplay Award at the 18th Grand Off Festival. Although I was unable to attend the festival, I am very happy to have been a part of the festival with my film "Sheep".
    I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Grand Off Festival team

    January 2025
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  • Damian Piasecki

    A great festival with a beautiful setting. Thank you for the invitation

    December 2024
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