Founded in 2006, the Leiden International Film Festival (LIFF) has become one of the leading film festivals in the Netherlands showcasing feature films that examine the border between arthouse and mainstream from all over the world. The 2024 edition lasted 11 days.

The 20th edition of LIFF will take place from 9 to 19 October.

Awards & Prizes

For all the three subsections of shorts will be a prize in the form of €250,-, this is a contribution to the production budget of the winner’s next film. Our three sections are these:
The Bonkers Shorts
The American Indie Shorts
The International Shorts

Rules & Terms

Length: max 20 minutes.

Production must have ended after December 31st, 2023.

All languages are accepted, but English subtitles are required with non-English spoken films.

Entry fee is nonrefundable.

More than one entry may be submitted. Each must be submitted separately.

Documentaries are not eligible for selection.

DVDs and entry materials (if appropriate) will not be returned.

Filmmaker will assume shipping costs of material and print to the Leiden International Film Festival.

Films that are accepted in the program will be notified at least one month before the festival.

The selection committee's decisions are final.

LIFF reserves the right to make any necessary changes in event scheduling or programming.

Entrants agree to indemnify and hold us, including our employees, our officers, and our partners and affiliates harmless against all claims arising out of entry or participation in the Leiden International Film Festival.

All responses by LIFF will be made by email.

By submitting your film to the Leiden International Film Festival you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to all the aforementioned festival rules and guidelines.

For more information, contact Bas Postmus: bas@liff.nl or via info@liff.nl
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  • John Giordano

    I wish I could have been able to attend! Thank you for everything.

    November 2024
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  • Joysi Olijhoek

    I go to LIFF every year so having my own short film screening at my local cinema was amaaazing! Thanks LIFF! <3

    October 2024
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  • naz çaybaşı

    Thank you so much for this amazing experience!

    April 2024
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  • Sander van Dijk

    Quality festival with nice, professional people,

    November 2022
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  • Lars Smetsers

    A very nice atmosphere, I was recieved politely when I arrived. Happy to be included in the festival!

    November 2022
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