Madrese International Short Film Festival 2026

Festival Description

The school's student short film festival (Madrese Film Festival) is held in Iran by a group of artists who are interested in students' artistic conditions and, with the help of many sponsors, has been held since 2013. This festival, which is one of the largest student festivals in Iran, has started with the aim of discovering students' artistic talents, creating a background for talents and training creative students, and has received more than 2,500 works in different academic levels in its previous period."

Madrese International Short Film Festival Call for Entries

2027 Festival call for entries - Currently not open. Submission details will be reported here when announced by the festival.

(2026 Archive)

• The film director must be a student. (Under 19 years)
• The film must be completed after January 1, 2021
• All topics will be allowed.
• Films will be judged in Short fiction, animation, documentary and video clips.
• Submissions outside of Iran will be judged separately under the name “Students of the World”.
• The prizes are non-cash and awarded to the winner of a letter of appreciation and a trophy.
• Short fiction and animation time should be less than 40 minutes.
• Festival Regulations and Entry form via FilmFreeway
• Deadline: 10 March 2026 - Earlybird, 10 May 2026- Regular, 10 June 2026 - Late Deadline