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Drama International Short Film Festival announces 49th edition
The 49th Drama International Short Film Festival is scheduled to take place from September 6-12, 2026, in Drama, Greece. Under the theme ‘Welcome Home’, the upcoming edition will feature a total of 157 films from across the globe, including 45 world premieres.
Directed by Artistic Director Giorgos Angelopoulos, the festival includes five distinct programs: National, International, National and International Student, and a newly established International Documentary program. Notably, the top award winners in both the National and International competition categories will receive automatic eligibility for Oscar consideration.
In addition to its recognition by the European Film Academy, the festival has recently obtained certification from BAFTA. This year also marks the first time the event will host the annual meeting of the Short Film Network, a network of festivals that are members of the European Film Academy.
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BAFTA · Drama · Drama International Short Film Festival · European Film Academy · Giorgos Angelopoulos
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Top winners in the National and International competition categories qualify for Oscar consideration. www.culturenow.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.protagon.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 49th Drama International Short Film Festival will take place from September 6-12, 2026. www.culturenow.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.protagon.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival will host the annual Short Film Network meeting for the first time. www.culturenow.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.protagon.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] 45 films will be screened as world premieres. www.culturenow.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.protagon.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival program includes 157 films from around the world. www.culturenow.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.protagon.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The festival has received certification from BAFTA. www.culturenow.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.protagon.gr