Shorts Race Dispatch
Festival Updates
The 2026 film festival circuit continues to heat up, with several key events updating their short film selections and schedules. This week, we've got updates from three major festivals:
<> The Festival de Cannes has announced its short film selection, featuring a diverse range of titles from around the world. We've updated our page with the latest information, including the list of selected films and their directors. Be sure to check it out for a glimpse into the exciting shorts that will be competing for the Palme d'Or.
<> The Tribeca Festival has released its festival schedule, which includes a robust selection of short films across various categories. We've updated our page with the latest information, including the list of participating films and their showtimes.
<> The Venice International Film Festival has updated its Cinema page, featuring a range of films from around the world, including several short films. We've updated our page with the latest information, including the list of participating films and their showtimes.
Upcoming Deadlines
With the 99th Academy Awards just around the corner, the submission deadlines for several key awards are fast approaching. Here are the upcoming deadlines you need to know:
<> The Student Academy Awards 2026 submission deadline is just two weeks away, on April 26th. Don't miss your chance to submit your student film for consideration for this prestigious award.
Stay Ahead of the Curve
For the full picture of the shorts race, including the latest festival updates, submission deadlines, and more, be sure to visit
shorts-tracker.com/race.