Join us for an unforgettable cinematic experience at the ALPINALE Short Film Festival! Every August, the charming Alpine town of Bludenz in Vorarlberg, Austria, becomes the backdrop for a gathering of creative minds, storytelling brilliance, and filmmaking magic.

We are calling all filmmakers to seize this extraordinary opportunity to showcase their work on an international stage, where the beauty of the Alps meets the art of cinema. Out of approximately 1,100 submissions, only 70 films will be selected to compete in our prestigious festival, offering a unique chance to stand out, engage with a passionate audience, and network with industry peers in an inspiring setting. Winning films in the categories Live Action, Animation, VR, Children’s Shorts and Horror will be awarded the coveted Golden Unicorn.

Every film is a journey, and every screening is an exploration of the human experience. So don’t miss out on this opportunity, submit your movie to the ALPINALE Short Film Festival and let your story be heard amidst the majestic peaks of the Austrian Alps.

Check out our post-festival highlights video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHOSa-dBqGo

Awards & Prizes

If chosen by our curators your short film will compete in the submitted category in the following awards:

- GOLDEN UNICORN for the BEST SHORT LIVE ACTION FILM (Jury)
- GOLDEN UNICORN for BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM (Jury)
- GOLDEN UNICORN for BEST CHILDREN SHORT FILM (Children Audience Award)
- BLOODY GOLDEN UNICORN for BEST HORROR SHORT FILM (Jury)
- VR-UNICORN for BEST VR SHORT FILM (Jury)
- SPECIAL FILM CLAPP + Price for BEST V-SHORTS FILM (regional short film competition) (Jury)
- GOLDEN UNICORN for as Audience Award for best overall audience short film (only short live action and animation)

read more: www.alpinale.at/categories

Rules & Terms

- English or German subtitles are required and must be embedded directly into the film file; separate SRT files are not accepted.
- We accept films produced within the last two years, with the exception of the Christmas category.
- ALPINALE does not compensate for the selection, nomination, or screening of films.
- We reserve the right to use excerpts and stills from nominated short films for festival-related promotions and external events.

By submitting your film(s) to the ALPINALE Short Film Festival, you grant permission for us to use the provided data for organizing festival activities. The submitted materials may be used for promotional purposes. This consent serves as the legal basis for data processing in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the European Data Protection Regulation. Your data will be retained only for the duration necessary for these purposes and will not be shared with third parties.

Valid for all types of submissions to the ALPINALE Short Film Festival. See more: www.alpinale.at/terms
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  • Christopher Boulton

    The Alpinale was one of the best festival experiences I have ever had. Manuela put together a terrific program of high-caliber work, Rebekah went above and beyond to make the filmmakers feel welcome and connected, and Andreas and Julian made all the tech seem effortless - especially the very well-run VR room. I can't recommend the Alpinale highly enough as a filmmaker-focused festival that delivers an enthusiastic audience in a charming outdoor setting surrounded by mountains and shooting stars. Submit! Attend! Support!

    August 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Christopher, thank you so much for sharing your experience at our Festival and your kind words. It was our pleasure to welcome you as our guest. Best regards, ALPINALE team

  • Yotam Galpaz

    I'm grateful to have my film selected to the ALPINALE short film festivel, and so happy I could attend!

    The festival is located in the beautiful town of Bludenz, Austria, which is really breathtaking. The screenings consist of a large collection of short films from all around the world, in multiple genres and techniques, all in a very high artistic level.

    Watching films in this scenery is a very unique experience.

    The hospitality was wonderful, very thoughtful, and we met a lot of nice people.

    I'd like to thank the ALPINALE team for the opportunity to be a part of the festival, and hope to be back in the future.

    September 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Yotam, thank you so much for sharing your experience at our Festival and your kind words. It was our pleasure to welcome you as our guest. Best regards, ALPINALE team

  • Ulf Grenzer

    Friendly communication, interesting selection of up to date shortfilms and the kind offer of accomodation during the festival,
    thanks a lot for all this and for showing MONKEY DOMINO during the Alpinale edition of 2022.

    August 2022
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  • Maureen M. Miller

    It was an honor having my short film "C O L O R" selected.
    Excellent communication, super nice people and great attention to detail. This festival is a fantastic opportunity for producers of children's short films. Many thanks to the ALPINALE short film festival team!

    November 2020
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Maureen, thank you very much for your lovely review. It was too bad you could not be able to attend. Hopefully one day. All the best from Austria to Chicago - the ALPINALE team