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Krakow Film Festival 2027
15 February 2027
Festival Description
Krakow Film Festival (established in 1960) accepts international documentaries, animations, and short films.
2027 Krakow Film Festival Call for Entries
Eligibility:
- International films and Polish films made in 2026 and 2027 that were not screened publicly before 1 June 2026.
- For international competitions, the film must be a Polish premiere, although a world or international premiere is preferred.
- For the National Competition, the film must have its Polish premiere at the Festival.
- A Polish premiere is preferred in the non-competitive section.
Categories:
- International Documentary Film - open to documentary films with a running time of 50 minutes or more.
- International Short Film - open to documentary, animated, and fiction films with a running time not exceeding 30 minutes.
- International Documentary Debut - for the director’s first film, with a running time of 50 minutes or more.
- National Competition for Polish films only
- documentary films with an unlimited running time.
- animated and fiction films with a running time not exceeding 30 minutes.
NON-COMPETITIVE SECTION
Out of the films submitted for selection, the organizers may choose films to be screened in non-competitive cycles.
Important Information:
- Submissions via official Website
- Deadlines:
International Competitions: 30 November 2026: for films made prior to 31 October 2026,
31 January 2027: for films made after 31 October 2026.
National Competition: 30 November 2026: for films made prior to 31 October 2026,
15 February 2027: for films made after 31 October 2026.
Event Dates
- From 30 May 2027 to 18 June 2027
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