Shorts Race Dispatch — 2026-04-06

Shorts Race Dispatch: April 6, 2026

We're just a few months away from the 99th Academy Awards, and the road to the Oscars is heating up. This week, we've got updates from some of the world's top film festivals, as well as a look at upcoming deadlines and events.

Festival Updates

The Festival de Cannes has released its short films selection, featuring a diverse range of international shorts. Our page has been updated with the latest information, including the full list of selected films and their directors. Head to shortstracker.com/festival-de-cannes-short-films-selection to learn more.

The Venice International Film Festival has also updated its Cinema page, featuring a range of news and updates from the festival. Our page has been updated with the latest information, including the full list of films and their directors. Head to shortstracker.com/venice-international-film-festival-cinema to learn more.

Aspen Shortsfest has updated its main page, featuring a range of news and updates from the festival. Our page has been updated with the latest information, including the full list of films and their directors. Head to shortstracker.com/aspen-shortsfest to learn more.

The Tribeca Festival has also updated its festival schedule, featuring a range of news and updates from the festival. Our page has been updated with the latest information, including the full list of films and their directors. Head to shortstracker.com/tribeca-festival-festival-schedule to learn more.

Upcoming Deadlines

Aspen Shortsfest is just around the corner, with the festival set to start on April 7, 2026. Make sure to check out our page for the latest information and updates, as well as our coverage of the festival. Head to shortstracker.com/race for the full picture of the road to the 99th Academy Awards.