Student Film Festivals

Want your short films to reach a wider audience? Film festivals are a great way to share your work and gain recognition as a filmmaker. Below is a list of student film festivals from around the world we’ve compiled that you can submit to, either free of charge or for a fee.

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January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

January

 

National Film Festival for Talented Youth
Country: USA
Ages: 24 and under
Submission Fee: US $60
Final Deadline: TBA

Seattle International Film Festival
Country: USA
Ages: 18 and under
Submission Fee: US $30
Final Deadline: TBA

February

 

Fresh International Film Festival
Country: Ireland
Ages: 7-18
Submission Fee: TBA
Final Deadline: TBA

International Children and Youth Animation Film Festival
Country: Croatia
Ages: 18 and under
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: TBA

March

 

Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival
Country: Korea
Ages: 18 and under
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: TBA

CineYouth Film Festival
Country: USA
Ages: 22 and under
Submission Fee: TBA
Final Deadline: TBA

Shanghai Student Film Festival
Country: China
Ages: 18 and under
Submission Fee: TBA
Final Deadline: TBA

April

 

Indy Shorts International Film Festival
Country: USA
Ages: Enrolled in high school
Submission Fee: Free (until December)
Final Deadline: TBA

Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth
Country: India
Ages: 21 and under
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: TBA

May

 

Reel Youth Film Festival
Country: Canada
Ages: 19 or younger
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: May 1

Student International Film Festival
Country: Croatia
Ages: Current students
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: May 1

June

 

Nordic Young Film Festival
Country: Norway
Ages: 13-26
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: Jun 1

KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
Country: USA
Ages: Elementary through college
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: Jun 1

July

 

All-American High School Film Festival
Country: USA
Ages: 18 and under
Submission Fee: US $65
Final Deadline: Jul 1

Newport Beach Film Festival
Country: USA
Ages: 18 and under
Submission Fee: US $10
Final Deadline: Jul 15

August

 

SmartFone Flick Fest
Country: Australia
Ages: Under 16
Submission Fee: US $15
Final Deadline: Aug 1

Boston International Kids Film Festival
Country: USA
Ages: 18 and under
Submission Fee: US $55
Final Deadline: Aug 26

September

 

Austin Film Festival
Country: USA
Ages: 13-18
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: Sep 2

BFI Future Film Festival
Country: UK
Ages: 16-25
Submission Fee: US $8
Final Deadline: Sep 9

Giffoni Macedonia Youth Film Festival
Country: Macedonia
Ages: Under 18
Submission Fee: Free (until Jul 26)
Final Deadline: Sep 9

International Teen Short Film Festival
Country: China
Ages: 13-19
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: Sep 9

 

October

 

ifva Awards
Country: Hong Kong, China
Ages: 17 and under
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: TBA

November

 

International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh
Country: Bangladesh
Ages: 18 and under
Submission Fee: Free
Final Deadline: TBA

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
Country: USA
Ages: 18 and under
Submission Fee: US $20
Final Deadline: TBA