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Films are not just entertainment; they are a mirror of society, and every filmmaker is an artist who paints the celluloid with his/her vision. WIIFF is the showcase of these amazing pieces of art and provides some of the best short films in the world.
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Whatashort will be screening some of the best short films in various categories.
The submission for the festival is open now for short films of all genres, themes, or topics from all over the world.
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Sundance, Cannes, BAFTA or Venice Film Festival. Everybody wants to be there with their film or screenplay. The truth is, with us you have more chances to be selected.

1st Place WINNER will receive GIFTS from festival sponsors + GOLDEN TROPHY for the BEST OF THE FESTIVAL + Festival Certificate.
Other winners will get Festival Diplomas
All selected filmmakers and screenwriters will get an All Films Pass for two guests.

1) No DCP needed
2) No premiere status is required.
3) Your script must never have been produced.
4) No porn content.
5) Make sure to enter the correct category.
6) No premiere status is required.
7) Your film or video must be produced after 2016 to qualify.
8) Scripts (produced or not produced). Not older than 10 years.

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Dates & Deadlines

November 4, 2025
Opening Date
November 30, 2025
Deadline #1
December 31, 2025
Deadline #2
January 31, 2026
Deadline #3
February 28, 2026
Deadline #4
March 31, 2026
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April 30, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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June 10, 2026
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June 30, 2026
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August 20, 2026
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September 15, 2026
Notification Date
October 17, 2026
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Short Film (any genre) Drama, comedy, documentary, animation, experimental, thriller, horror, slasher, fiction, sci-fi and more
Drama, comedy, documentary, animation, experimental, thriller, horror, slasher, fiction, sci-fi, western, romance, crime, mystery, fantasy, history, dance, war, noir and more.
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Mobile / Vertical Films
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Foreign Language Film
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Female Filmmaker
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Screenplay
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Treatment
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Stage Play
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Storyboard
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Television Script
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Song
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Lirics
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Instrumental piece
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Music Video
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Photography (FREE- ask festival for details)
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Poster (film poster included)
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Poem
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Ai Movie or Video
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