Documentary Festivals
Palm Springs International ShortFest
Current listed status is active; listed deadline: June 23–29, 2026. The largest shorts festival in North America. Oscar-qualifying. ShortFest Forum adds an industry market for short-film distribution and financing conversations.
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- Type
- Festival / Industry
- Category
- Documentary Festivals
- Status
- active
- Deadline
- June 23–29, 2026
- Region
- West
- Best for
- The largest shorts festival in North America. Oscar-qualifying. ShortFest Forum adds an industry market for short-film distribution and financing conversations.
- Project stage
- festival
- Access
- ~$40
- Cost / award
- ~$40
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