Shorts Race Dispatch — 2026-06-01

Shorts Race Dispatch

Welcome to this week's update from ShortsTracker, your go-to source for tracking the road to the 99th Academy Awards. We're just a few months away from the big night, and the festival circuit is heating up.

Festival Updates

Festival de Cannes has released its short films selection, which can be found on our updated page. Meanwhile, the Venice International Film Festival has updated its Cinema page, giving us a glimpse into the exciting lineup of films to come.

Upcoming Deadlines

The next two weeks are packed with exciting festivals and deadlines. The Tribeca Festival kicks off on June 3rd, followed by the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb, and Sheffield DocFest, all starting on June 8th. If you're an animator or documentary filmmaker, these festivals are not to be missed. Mark your calendars for the Nashville Film Festival's submission deadline on June 15th.

Stay Ahead of the Game

For the full picture of the short film landscape, including festival schedules, submission deadlines, and Oscar-nominated short films, visit shorts-tracker.com/race today.