Shorts Race Dispatch — 2026-09-28

Festival Updates Heat Up the Shorts Race

This week has been a whirlwind of activity on the festival circuit, with several major events updating their pages with fresh information. The Festival de Cannes and Venice International Film Festival have both updated their short films selection and cinema pages, respectively, as of September 28, 2026. These updates are crucial in helping us track the contenders for the 99th Academy Awards.

ShortFest and Locarno Updates

The Palm Springs International ShortFest has seen multiple updates, with the award winners now available through KESQ and a backup from the Palm Springs Post, both updated on September 27, 2026. Although the official psfilmfest.org archive still only goes up to 2024, these alternative sources provide valuable insights into the festival's outcomes. Meanwhile, the Locarno Film Festival's awards palmares have been updated, with Deadline reprinting the official release, complete with sponsor names, also on September 27, 2026.

Additional Festival News

Raindance Film Festival has announced its award winners, with all four short winners named in a Variety article via Yahoo, updated on September 27, 2026. Unfortunately, the official raindance.org website is currently inaccessible due to Cloudflare issues. Lastly, the HollyShorts Film Festival updated its festival page on September 24, 2026, providing more information for shorts enthusiasts and contenders alike.

Stay Ahead in the Shorts Race

With the festival season in full swing, it's essential to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. For the full picture and to track your favorite shorts, visit shorts-tracker.com/race for the most current information on the road to the 99th Academy Awards.