Swedish Cinema House Short Film festival
Opening Date for Film Submission (Feature Film): January 20, 2025
Celebrate the power and creativity of filmmaking! Watch short films from around the world and experience unique stories on the big screen
The Swedish Cinema House Short Film Festival is an annual tribute to the art of the short film. Creative filmmakers from around the world meet here to share their unique stories. The festival offers a platform for both new and established talent to showcase their work, compete in multiple categories and network with industry professionals. Submit your film and be a part of this unique movie experience!
Program and competition categories
Swedish Cinema House Short Film Festival offers an exciting program that highlights short films in various genres and styles. Our competitions offer filmmakers an opportunity to show their creativity and compete in several categories, judged by a professional jury.
Categories in visual blocks:
Each category is presented in a separate visual block
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Best Short Film – For the festival's most creative and engaging film.
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Best Director – For the director who creates a unique and powerful vision.
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Best Actor – For the most memorable acting performance.
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Best Screenplay – For the most original and well-crafted screenplay.
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Best Cinematography – For technical brilliance and visual storytelling.
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Best Film Score – For the most captivating and memorable film scores.
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Best scenography – For creativity and craftsmanship in stage solutions.
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Best Short Documentary – For strong and insightful documentary stories.
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Best Foreign Film – For international films of impressive quality.
Tävlingsvillkor
To participate in the Swedish Cinema House Short Film Festival, you need to follow these rules and conditions:
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The film may be a maximum of 20 minutes long.
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Format: MP4 or MOV with at least Full HD resolution.
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If the film is not in English, it must have English subtitles.
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The film must have been produced within the last two years.
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Only original works are accepted; plagiarism is prohibited.
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By submitting your film, you agree that we may show it during the festival and use it in our marketing materials.
Festival schedule
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Deadline for submission: To be announced shortly
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Announcement of selected films: To be announced shortly.
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Festival days: To be announced shortly.
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Award ceremony: To be announced shortly.
What do participants win?
The winners in each category receive the prestigious Swedish Cinema House statuette and a unique opportunity to participate in the festival's panel discussions and workshops.
Swedish Cinema House Feature Film festival 2025
Swedish Cinema House is proud to present the first edition of our annual Feature Film Festival. This festival is a celebration of the art of filmmaking and highlights feature films from around the world. With a minimum length of 60 minutes, the festival offers a platform for both new and established filmmakers to showcase their creative works on the big screen.
Om festivalen
Den första upplagan av Långfilmfestivalen hålls årligen och samlar filmskapare och publik för att dela berättelser som berör, inspirerar och imponerar. Festivalen fokuserar på att lyfta fram originalitet, teknisk skicklighet och kreativitet inom filmkonsten.
Under festivalen visas filmer i olika genrer och stilar i en lyxig biosalong med röd matta, där filmskaparna får möjlighet att möta sin publik och delta i interaktiva samtal efter visningen.
Competition categories
The feature film festival includes competitions in the following categories:
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Best Film – For the festival's most outstanding and memorable feature film.
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Best Director – For the director who delivers a unique vision.
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Best Actor – For the most compelling performance in front of the camera.
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Best Screenplay – For the most original and well-written screenplay.
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Best Cinematography – For technical brilliance and visual storytelling.
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Best Music – For the most engaging and impressive soundtrack.
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Best Foreign Film – For international films of the highest quality.
How do you submit your film?
To participate in the Swedish Cinema House Feature Film Festival, the film must meet the following criteria:
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Minimum length: 60 minutes.
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Format: MP4 or MOV in Full HD or higher.
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Language: If the film is not in English, English subtitles are required.
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Production date: The film must have been produced within the last three years.
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Only original works are accepted; plagiarism is prohibited.
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By submitting your film, you agree that we may show it during the festival
and use it in our marketing materials.
Festival schedule
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Deadline for submission: To be announced shortly
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Announcement of selected films: To be announced shortly.
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Festival days: To be announced shortly.
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Award ceremony: To be announced shortly.
What do participants win?
The winners in each category receive the prestigious Swedish Cinema House statuette and a unique opportunity to participate in the festival's panel discussions and workshops.