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European Film Academy reveals shortlist for 39th European Film Awards
The European Film Academy has announced the shortlist for the 39th European Film Awards, which are set to take place on January 16, 2027, in Athens, Greece. A total of 68 feature-length films from 40 European countries have been selected for consideration.
The shortlist is composed of 45 fiction features, 15 documentaries, and eight animated films. Notably, 25 of the selected films are directed or co-directed by women. The selection for fiction and documentaries was conducted by the Academy's Board and invited experts, while the animated features were chosen in collaboration with CARTOON, the European Association of Animation Film.
The next stage of the process involves the Academy's 5,700 members, who will watch the shortlisted films and vote to determine the official nominees. Main category nominations are scheduled to be announced on November 14, 2026, during the Thessaloniki International Film Festival.
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Athens · CARTOON · European Film Academy · Pedro Almodóvar · Thessaloniki International Film Festival
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The shortlist includes 68 feature films from 40 European countries. cinema.video · nextbestpicture.com · www.audiovisual451.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Academy's 5,700 members will vote on the nominees after viewing the shortlisted films. cinema.video · nextbestpicture.com · www.audiovisual451.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Twenty-five of the shortlisted films are directed or co-directed by women. cinema.video · nextbestpicture.com · www.audiovisual451.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The European Film Academy has released the shortlist for the 39th European Film Awards. cinema.video · nextbestpicture.com · www.audiovisual451.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The animated feature shortlist was selected in cooperation with CARTOON, the European Association of Animation Film. cinema.video · nextbestpicture.com · www.audiovisual451.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The selection consists of 45 fiction features, 15 documentaries, and eight animated films. cinema.video · nextbestpicture.com · www.audiovisual451.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 39th European Film Awards ceremony is scheduled for January 16, 2027, in Athens, Greece. cinema.video · nextbestpicture.com · www.audiovisual451.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Main category nominations will be announced on November 14, 2026, at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival. cinema.video · nextbestpicture.com