Shorts Race Dispatch — 2026-05-25
As we approach the midpoint of the festival season, our team at ShortsTracker has been busy updating our pages with the latest information from around the world. This week, we've added new content to our festival pages for Festival de Cannes, Aspen Shortsfest, and the Venice International Film Festival.
Festival de Cannes has announced its short films selection, while Aspen Shortsfest has updated its main page with the latest news and schedules. The Venice International Film Festival has also updated its Cinema page, giving us a glimpse into the exciting program they have in store for us.
<3> Upcoming DeadlinesWith several key festivals approaching, it's time to start thinking about submissions. Here are the upcoming deadlines you won't want to miss:
- Krakow Film Festival: starts May 31
- Tribeca Festival: starts June 3
- Annecy International Animation Film Festival: starts June 8
- World Festival of Animated Film — Animafest Zagreb: starts June 8
- LA Shorts International Film Festival: submission deadline May 29
- Venice International Film Festival: late deadline May 28
- Ottawa International Animation Festival: submission deadline May 31
- AFI Fest: submission deadline May 31
Stay ahead of the curve and keep track of the latest developments in the world of short films. Visit shorts-tracker.com/race for the full picture.