Submission Rules
Dates & Deadlines
- Opening Date:November 1, 2025
- Early Bird Deadline:February 1, 2026
- Regular Deadline:April 1, 2026
- Late Deadline:June 1, 2026
- Notification Date:August 1, 2026
- Festival Night & Ceremony:September 27, 2026
Regulations
- Budget max: 100,000 EUR/USD
- Produced within last 5 years (since 2021)
- English subtitles required if non-English
- Max length: 20 minutes
- All rights must be cleared
Submission Process
Submissions for the 2026 edition are now officially closed. The winning short films have been announced and will be screened live at Spazju Kreattiv Cinema on Sunday, 27th September 2026.
Terms & Conditions
There are no limits to the number of films that a producer or filmmaker may register. There are no restrictions on genre or subject matter, and films from any country are welcome to submit.
You grant Zero To Hero Short Film Festival the right to use clips or images from your film and/or press kit for promotional purposes. Films and scripts will be judged on creativity, storytelling, technical quality, originality, and impact. We are particularly interested in works that push artistic boundaries or offer new perspectives. The jury’s decision is final and cannot be appealed.
We cannot provide refunds. By submitting to us you agree to our terms and conditions.