What are the Oscar Qualifying short film festivals?

 

Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival: Held annually in Clermont-Ferrand, France, it is one of the world's leading short film festivals. It showcases a wide range of short films from various genres and countries.

Tampere Film Festival: Located in Tampere, Finland, this film festival focuses exclusively on short films. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious short film festivals in the Nordic countries.

Aspen Shortsfest: Held in Aspen, Colorado, USA, this film festival celebrates short films from around the world. It is known for showcasing innovative and diverse short films.

Palm Springs International ShortFest: Taking place in Palm Springs, California, USA, this film festival is one of the largest short film festivals in North America. It offers a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their films.

HollyShorts Film Festival: Located in Hollywood, California, USA, this film festival focuses on short films and has become a prominent platform for filmmakers to showcase their films. It also serves as an Oscar-qualifying film festival.

Leuven International Short Film Festival: Held in Leuven, Belgium, this film festival is dedicated to short films and offers a diverse selection of international short films across various genres.

Flickerfest International Short Film Festival: Taking place in Sydney, Australia, Flickerfest is an Academy Award-accredited short film festival known for showcasing the best short films from around the world.

Busan International Short Film Festival (BISFF): Held in Busan, South Korea, BISFF is dedicated to short films and serves as a platform for both domestic and international filmmakers to showcase their film. It features a wide range of short films across various genres and styles, providing opportunities for emerging filmmakers to gain recognition.