The HALSNØY Short Film Festival is a new bi-monthly festival taking place on the beautiful island of Halsnøy, Norway.

This is our first year running, and our goal is simple: to showcase great short films from filmmakers around the world in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

One submission covers all categories, so there’s no need to submit separately for different awards.

We’re open to all genres and styles, from small experimental projects to more traditional narrative films. Above all else, we’re looking for strong filmmaking and original voices.

We’re excited to begin building the festival and to discover new filmmakers along the way.

Awards & Prizes

The Halsnøy Short Film Festival awards outstanding short-form filmmaking across a focused selection of categories celebrating storytelling, craft, and cinematic voice.

Awards are presented in the following categories:
• Best Short Film
• Best Director
• Best Leading Performance
• Best Cinematography
• Best Sound Design
• Best Screenplay
• Audience Award

The winner of Best Short Film will receive a cash prize, along with official festival laurels and certificate recognition.

All selected films are automatically considered for every award category with a single submission.

Rules & Terms

Rules & Terms
• Films must be 40 minutes or under.
• Films from any country are welcome.
• Non-English language films must include English subtitles.
• All genres are accepted.
• Films must be submitted via FilmFreeway.
• Entrants confirm they hold all necessary rights for their film, including music and any copyrighted material.
• The festival reserves the right to use stills, trailers, posters, and excerpts of submitted films for promotional purposes.
• Submission fees are non-refundable.
• Selected filmmakers may be asked to provide a high-quality screening file if accepted into the festival.
• By submitting, filmmakers grant Halsnøy Short Film Festival permission to screen the film as part of the festival programme.
• All selected films are automatically eligible for all award categories.
• Decisions made by the festival selection team and jury are final.

Halsnøy Short Film Festival is committed to showcasing bold, original, and independent filmmaking in an intimate setting on the island of Halsnøy, Norway.