ClujShorts ISFF 2026

Event Description

ClujShorts International Short Film Festival is a cultural event that takes place annually in Cluj Napoca, Romania. ClujShorts is an event fully owned and organized by Persona Association and aims at establishing itself as a major international festival, while continuing to act as a platform for showcasing excellent works from around the Globe, and simultaneously contributing to the development and growth of the regional industry and talent.

2026 Call for Entries

• Films must have been completed after JANUARY 1, 2024  for entering the competition
• Running time should be under 20 minutes for entering the competition. Longer short films are accepted as part of the official selection, but not longer than 35 minutes. Ending credits should be included in the running time.
• All non-English films must have English subtitles.
• All films must be submitted via online screener.
• Works-in-progress will be considered, provided they will be completed prior to the Festival: 
• You may enter more than one film, but you must complete a separate entry form and pay entry fee for each film.
• Films previously submitted to ClujShorts International Short Film Festival are NOT eligible.
  
  
  
• Festival Regulations
• Submission form
• Deadline:  November 30, 2025, 12:00 AM EET.
  
  

 2024 Festival Coverage

• Winners

2019 Festival Coverage:

• Official Selection