Baku International Short Film Festival

The Baku International Short Film Festival was established in 2004 by the "Cinema" Center of Young Cinematographers. The festival, which has long been called "Start", has been operating under the auspices of the Baku International Short Film Festival since 2019. AWARD - GOLDEN POMEGRANATE This year, the festival remains committed to the principle of "35 YEARS, 35 MINUTES"/ DIRECTORS UNDER THE AGE OF 35 MUST SUBMIT THE FILM that should not exceed 35 minutes to the festival by August 25. As the meeting point for young cinematographers, the Festival gives a great beginning opportunity for creative people. Each author carries ideas and wants to share them. Such festivals are the platforms for sharing and self –affirmation. This festival combines high human values, artistic taste and a cinematic approach. Films were sent to the festival from about 89 countries. Currently, the scale of the festival covers the whole world. Baku International Short Film Festival is the longest-running festival in Azerbaijan, bringing to our country films that have won awards and success at Cannes, Venice, Berlin Film Festivals and Oscar award. The goal of the Baku International Short Film Festival, which offers minimal discounts and maximum talent, is to review and discuss films, to select the best ones and reach a wide audience, to familiarize local authors with international practices and trends. Festival provides an opportunity for local directors to establish contacts with their foreign colleagues. Thus, it has become a tradition for foreign directors to visit our capital as part of the festival. Each year, the festival covers travel and accommodation expenses for about 20 foreign filmmakers.