Drama International Short Film Festival opens for 49th edition

The 49th Drama International Short Film Festival has officially commenced in Drama, Greece, running from September 6 to 12, 2026. Under the artistic direction of Giorgos Angelopoulos, the event features a total of 157 films, including 45 world premieres.

The festival's programming is divided into five main sections: National, International, National Student, International Student, and a newly introduced International Documentary program. Notable highlights include a retrospective section titled ‘Balkan Stories’ and tributes to filmmakers Christos Dimas and Alinda Demetriou.

As a premier venue for short cinema, the festival holds prestigious certifications from both the European Film Academy and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Winners in the National and International competition categories gain automatic eligibility for the Oscar® selection process. Additionally, the event hosts the annual meeting of the Short Film Network, a member network of the European Film Academy.