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World Student Filmmaker Shorts
The next generation of directors from film schools around the world.
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November 18–22, 2026 · Key West
Films, blocks & schedule
A dynamic slate of festival favorites, critical hits and local stories — selected from a record pool of nearly 1,000 submissions across 50 countries.
The 2026 lineup
Nearly 1,000 submissions. 50 countries.
Our programmers watched the year's short film slate worldwide and pulled the strongest of it together for five nights on the island.
The short film lineup features a dynamic slate of festival favorites, critical hits, and local stories, selected from a record pool of nearly 1,000 submissions across 50 countries.
Notable selections include SXSW Audience Award winner WE WERE HERE, Sundance standout BALLOON ANIMALS, and acclaimed festival winners MEETING YOUR MAKER, DISC, and THE PLATFORM. The program also spotlights local artistry with the award-winning documentary short BODY OF WORK, profiling Key West painter Eric Anfinson.
SXSW Audience Award winner
WE WERE HERE
Sundance standout
BALLOON ANIMALS
Acclaimed festival winner
MEETING YOUR MAKER
Acclaimed festival winner
DISC
Acclaimed festival winner
THE PLATFORM
Award-winning documentary short profiling Key West painter Eric Anfinson
BODY OF WORK
2026 live program
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Florida Student Filmmaker Shorts
Student work made across the Sunshine State.
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Florida Filmmaker Shorts
Homegrown stories from Florida filmmakers.
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Animated Shorts
Hand-drawn, stop-motion and CG in one programme.
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