Welcome to the 13th Kyiv International Short Film Festival (KISFF), taking place in September 2024 in Ukraine!
We are accepting submissions of short films that are up to 35 minutes long, with a preference for Ukrainian premieres. There are no restrictions on the age of the filmmaker or the country of production, and the films submitted must be completed no earlier than January 1, 2022.
The festival has both International and Ukrainian Competitions, as well as various non-competition and thematic programs, panels, workshops, and Q&A sessions. Apart from the official selection, the program also features selections from partnering festivals and film schools. Please note that there is no separate program for student films; they are screened alongside professional films in our programs.
Submission fees play a vital role in supporting the festival, especially during times of war when other funding sources are limited. For individual filmmakers or distribution companies, the fees are €10 for the early bird deadline and €15 for the late deadline. Students can enjoy a discounted rate of €6 for the regular deadline and €8 for the late deadline. KISFF alumni are welcome to request a submission discount. Unfortunately, we can't accommodate further individual waiver requests.
For film school administrations interested in bulk submissions, we offer a special discount. Contact us at info@kisff.org for more information and to request a code. Please indicate the approximate number of films you wish to submit in your e-mail.
THE TIMELINE IS:
Early bird deadline — May 31, 2024
Regular deadline — June 23, 2024
Late deadline — July 23, 2024
Notification date — August 12, 2024
Festival dates: September 12-18, 2024
To submit your film, please visit the FilmFreeway website where you can find detailed information on the payment process and request invoices. Complete the online entry form and provide a preview link (Vimeo/Youtube) or upload the film file directly to FilmFreeway. Filmmakers, producers, distributors, or other legal representatives may submit films, but the submitter must have the legal right to negotiate the use of the work with KISFF.
Our selection committee carefully chooses films for the festival, and those selected will be notified via e-mail one month before the event. We warmly invite directors of all selected films to Kyiv, and if the safety situation in Ukraine permits, accommodation will be provided.
By submitting an entry form, you agree to all terms and conditions stated in the festival regulations. We look forward to seeing your creative works and celebrating the art of short filmmaking together!
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