ŻUBROFFKA International Short Film Festival (Międzynarodowy Festiwal Filmów Krótkometrażowych ŻUBROFFKA)

ŻUBROFFKA International Short Film Festival

Międzynarodowy Festiwal Filmów Krótkometrażowych ŻUBROFFKA

Also known as: ZUBROFFKA ISFF, ŻUBROFFKA, ZubrOFFka
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ŻUBROFFKA connects short-film screenings across Białystok and Podlasie with film breakfasts, workshops and live music for silent cinema. Organised by the Białystok Cultural Centre and its GAG Film Discussion Club, it combines Polish fiction, documentary and animation competitions with Eastward Window and Whole Wide World selections for international filmmakers. Open competitions cover films for children and young audiences, music videos, experimental work and Midnight Shorts, with its focus on horror, dark comedy and absurdity.

The 20th edition dates are 2–6 December 2026 in Białystok and Podlasie. The programme extends beyond competition screenings to discussions, exhibitions and concerts, while the Wild Bison audience award gives viewers a voice alongside the festival juries.

Country

Poland

Focus

Animation, Documentary, Experimental

Categories

Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student

Dates

2 December 2026 — 6 December 2026

Awards and prizes

The festival awards a Grand Prix, competition prizes and honourable mentions. Special awards recognise animation, documentary, fiction, cinematography and music. Other prizes include the Wild Bison Audience Award, Polish and international journalists’ awards, and the Young Jury award.

Festival rules

2026 competition rules: Films normally run no longer than 30 minutes; the selection committee may accept longer works in special cases. Eligible films are made in 2025 or later and have not been submitted to previous editions. Participants must be over 15 and may submit up to two films, each to one competition. Entries are accepted through the festival website or FilmFreeway and require English subtitles. The 2026 submission deadline is 31 August 2026. Applicants must hold or represent the necessary rights and consent to festival and promotional screenings without a screening fee. Selection and jury decisions are final.

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