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Leiden Shorts

Leiden, Netherlands, Europe

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Leiden Shorts

Leiden, Netherlands, Europe

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12th

Contact details

Leiden Netherlands

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Venue

Kijkhuis Leiden 10 Vrouwenkerksteeg Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2312 WS, , Show me on the map

About the festival

Leiden Shorts - formerly known as Leiden International Short Film Experience (LISFE) - is an annual film festival held in the beautiful city of Leiden in The Netherlands. Leiden Shorts is dedicated to Short Films from all genres and from anywhere in the world. Over the years we have built the reputation of successfully showcasing though-provoking films through an eclectic and selective program.

The next edition of the festival will take place in May 2021

International Competition (1000€)
Student Competition (500€)
National Competition (500€)
Audience Award (500€)

About

Leiden Shorts - formerly known as Leiden International Short Film Experience (LISFE) - is an annual film festival held in the beautiful city of Leiden in The Netherlands. Leiden Shorts is dedicated to Short Films from all genres and from anywhere in the world. Over the years we have built the reputation of successfully showcasing though-provoking films through an eclectic and selective program.

The next edition of the festival will take place in May 2021

International Competition (1000€)
Student Competition (500€)
National Competition (500€)
Audience Award (500€)

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

• All Genres Considered
• Films must be a maximum of 30 mins in length
• Films should have been completed after and including January 2020. However, considering that a lot of films did not manage to reach the big screen in 2020 due to COVID-19, we'll be more flexible with accepting films which year of production is 2019. If you fall in this category, please indicate this at the beginning of your Director's Statement when submitting your film.
• Early Bird Deadline is 9th of October, Regular submission deadline is 18th December 2020. Late deadline 8th of January 2021.
• Selection will be announced at the end of March, 2021.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

General
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th September, 2020) $950
Regular (4th December, 2020) $1,250
Late (26th December, 2020) $20
Description

This category accepts shorts of up to 30 minutes which do not necessarily fit in the other special categories. Films submitted in this category compete for the International Competition as well as the Audience Award

Documentary
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th September, 2020) $950
Regular (4th December, 2020) $1,250
Late (26th December, 2020) $20
Description

Films submitted in this category compete for the General Awards as well as the Audience Award

Animation
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th September, 2020) $950
Regular (4th December, 2020) $1,250
Late (26th December, 2020) $20
Description

Films submitted in this category compete for the General Awards as well as the Audience Award

Horror/Thriller/Science Fiction
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th September, 2020) $950
Regular (4th December, 2020) $1,250
Late (26th December, 2020) $20
Description

Films submitted in this category compete for the General Awards as well as the Audience Award

Experimental/Art films
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th September, 2020) $950
Regular (4th December, 2020) $1,250
Late (26th December, 2020) $20
Description

Films submitted in this category compete for the General Awards as well as the Audience Award

Student Filmmaker Competition
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th September, 2020) $6
Regular (4th December, 2020) $9
Late (26th December, 2020) $18
Description

This category accepts submissions from registered Film students. Films submitted in this category compete for the Student Award.

Short Shorts
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th September, 2020) $450
Regular (4th December, 2020) $6
Late (26th December, 2020) $12
Description

For films of up to two minute

Films for Kids
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th September, 2020) $950
Regular (4th December, 2020) $1,250
Late (26th December, 2020) $20
Description

Films made for kids up to 12 years-old. Both animated and non-animated projects are accepted in this category.

Dutch Films
Entry fees
Early Bird (18th September, 2020) $950
Regular (4th December, 2020) $1,250
Late (26th December, 2020) $20
Description

Films submitted in this category compete for the Dutch Award. To qualify for this category your film must be: • produced in/funded by the Netherlands or • the director or the main producer must be based in the Netherlands

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