The Leuven DisABILITY Film Festival is organizing its fourth short film competition on May 1st 2026!
The competition is open to everyone!
The Leuven DisABILITY Film Festival was established in 2009 with the aim of contributing to the realization of a more inclusive society. Central to the philosophy of the film festival is bringing people with and without disabilities together. Beyond screening films, the festival hosts public lectures and workshops which facilitate collaborative reflection and dialogue that not only questions but also challenges existing perceptions about persons with disabilities.
In this spirit, the festival introduced its first short film competition in 2022.
The fifth edition will be part of the 16th edition of The Leuven DisABILITY Film Festival, which will be held at the public library of Leuven (Tweebronnen) from Monday 27th of April to Saturday 2nd of May 2026. The central theme of the festival this year is "unframed".
The screening of the short films and the award ceremony will take place in the cozy room of Cinema ZED in Leuven.
All participants will receive a digital certificate of submission.
The films nominated by the jury members will be announced at the latest on March 30th, 2026, and will be screened at the festival.
Our jury is made up of people coming from diverse backgrounds: academics, national and international filmmakers, and various members of disability communities.
A Jury Prize and a Public Choice Prize will be awarded during the ceremony (1st May). All winners will receive a prize. Only people directly linked to the winning film will be able to receive this prize.
