Shorts Wrap is a film festival and platform that supports short film creators. We write film reviews and organize mentoring programs and masterclasses at various film festivals. Our next in-person meeting will take place at a festival in Košice, from December 11 to 13, 2026, at the iconic Kino Úsmev in Košice, Slovakia.

Shorts Wrap collaborates with more than 10 film directors, screenwriters, and producers. Their works have premiered in the Main Competition for Short Films or in the La Cinef section (student short films) at the Cannes Film Festival.

We have written more than 100 reviews, many of which are available on our website. We have organized masterclasses at the Prague Film Festival 2025 and 2026 and the Košice International Film Festival 2025.

The Singing Fountain in Košice is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. It is located in the heart of the historic center, between the St. Elisabeth Cathedral and the State Theatre Košice, naturally connecting architecture, art, and public space. The fountain is known for its “singing” — its water jets are synchronized with music and lighting effects, creating a unique audiovisual experience. As a tribute to this landmark, the festival’s main prize is called the Golden Fountain Award, which also includes a financial reward of €1,000.

You can find us on social media as @shorts_wrap, where we regularly share important updates from the world of short films, including key deadlines for festivals qualifying for the Oscars, BAFTA, and EFA. Each month, Shorts Wrap highlights one Film of the Month, which is promoted on its social media platforms. During the Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards awards season, we also publish predictions in the short film categories.

Our main partners include the Edinburgh Short Film Festival, HollyShorts Comedy, Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, Košice International Film Festival, and Prague Film Festival.

Films from the curated Shorts Wrap selection were screened and featured in the Short Film Corner catalogue, in collaboration with Cinéma De Demain, held during the Cannes Film Festival. We also took part in the Breakfast Meetings, where we presented the Shorts Wrap platform. Representatives of several different organizations participated in our presentation block, including Berlinale Generation and La Biennale - Venice IFF, among many others.

The festival collaborates with the Short Film Corner, where our distribution titles will also be presented. One of them is the film Psychonauts, which received a Special Mention at the 65th edition of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, as well as the film Ianna, which was screened at festivals in Vancouver and at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma.

OUR COLLABORATORS
* Gunnur Martinsdóttir Schluter (Iceland) – Special Mention, Cannes Film Festival 2023
* Raymund Ribay Gutierrez (Philippines) – Official Selection, Cannes 2016 & 2018; Jury Prize, Venice Orizzonti 2019
* Helena Brooks (Australia) – Official Selection, Cannes 2005
* Javier Palleiro (Uruguay) – Official Selection, Cannes 2008
* Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk (Ukraine) – Official Selection, Directors’ Fortnight 2022; Sundance 2023
* Erenik Beqiri (Albania) – Official Selection, Cannes 2019; Jury Prize, Venice Orizzonti 2023
* Lucía Florez (Peru) – Official Selection, Sundance 2022
* Elżbieta Bęnkowska (Poland) – Official Selection, Cannes 2013
* Dániel Erdélyi (Hungary) – Official Selection, Cannes 2008
* Carla Melo Gampert (Colombia) – Official Selection, Cannes 2023
* Karni Arieli & Saul Freed (UK) – Official Selection, Cannes 2023
* Daria Kashcheeva (Czech Republic) – Official Selection, Sundance 2020; Cannes 2023; Oscar nominee 2020 and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

TEAM
Shorts Wrap was founded by Erik Jasaň, whose film qualified for the Oscar in the Best Live Action Short Film category and was screened at festivals such as Balinale, Tirana International Film Festival, and HollyShorts Film Festival. He has served as a pre-selector at the Norwich Film Festival, Hawai‘i International Film Festival, and IndyShorts International Film Festival. The festival’s international ambassador is Patrik Krivánek, a member of BAFTA.

Shorts Wrap is also part of the Košice International Film Festival, where selected films are presented in a special screening section dedicated to works distinguished by experimental style and hybrid approaches to film language.

The festival will take place at the iconic Kino Úsmev, the only continuously operating traditional cinema in the center of Košice, located at Kasárenské Square in the Old Town district.

Awards & Prizes

Golden Fountain Award (International Competition, €1,000)
✽ Each film selected for the Official Selection receives a screening fee of €50.00

Rules & Terms

RULES & TERMS

1. Eligibility
1.1. Shorts Wrap accepts short films with a maximum running time of 40 minutes, including credits.
1.2. The festival accepts the following formats and genres:
Narrative (fiction) / Documentary / Animation / Experimental
1.3. The production year must be after July 1, 2024.
1.4. The submitted film must be the original work of the applicant and must not infringe any copyright, trademark, personality rights, or any other rights of third parties.

2. Language & Subtitles
2.1. All films that are not in English must include English subtitles.
2.2. Films in English do not require subtitles, but English subtitles are recommended for accessibility.

3. Premiere Status
3.1. The festival prefers Slovak premieres, but films without premiere status may also be considered.

4. Submissions & Fees
4.1. Multiple films may be submitted by the same director or production company.
Each film must be submitted separately.
4.2. Submission fees are non-refundable.
The festival does not grant fee waivers.

5. Selection & Jury
5.1. All submitted films are evaluated by the Shorts Wrap selection committee.
5.2. The decision of the selection committee and jury is final and cannot be appealed.
5.3. The organizers reserve the right to place selected films into appropriate sections or categories.
5.4. The organizers reserve the right not to award some or all prizes.

6. Screening Format & Technical Requirements
6.1. All official festival screenings will be presented exclusively in DCP format.
6.2. Selected filmmakers must provide a DCP compliant with cinema projection standards by the deadline specified by the festival.
6.3. If a filmmaker is unable to deliver a DCP, the festival reserves the right to remove the film from the program.
6.4. The festival may request additional materials including but not limited to:
high-resolution stills, trailer or teaser, dialogue list, subtitle files

7. Copyright & Permissions
7.1. By submitting a film, the applicant confirms that they have obtained all necessary rights and permissions, including rights for music, sound, visual materials, archival footage, and performances.
7.2. The applicant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Shorts Wrap festival, its organizers, partners, and screening venues against any claims arising from third-party rights violations.

8. Promotional Use
8.1. Shorts Wrap may use film excerpts (up to 3 minutes), stills, posters, trailers, and other submitted materials for: festival promotion, educational purposes, media coverage, online and offline presentations
8.2. Film excerpts may appear on television, the internet, social media, and partner channels strictly for promotional purposes.

9. Screenings & Film Copies
9.1. Films will be screened only during the festival dates, unless otherwise agreed with the rights holder.
9.2. Film copies provided to the festival will be used solely for organizational and promotional purposes and will not be distributed or commercially exploited.

10. Acceptance of Rules
10.1. Submitting a film constitutes full acceptance of these rules and terms.
10.2. Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification.
10.3. Films may be submitted only by a legal entity (production company, organization, institution, or official professional representative).
10.4. By submitting a film, the applicant confirms they are authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder and have obtained the consent of the director and/or all rights holders.
10.5. The festival reserves the right to request documentation confirming the legal status of the applicant or their authority to represent the film.

11. Marketing Communication
11.1. By submitting a project, the applicant agrees to receive festival and partner marketing communications related to Shorts Wrap and associated festivals.

12. Screening Fee
12.1. The festival awards each film selected for the Official Selection a one-time screening fee of €50.00. The fee may be invoiced 14 days after the end of the festival based on an issued invoice to: SHORTS WRAP s.r.o., Rosna 10, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia, VAT ID: SK2121076914.