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Brussels Short Film Festival

International short-film competition and screenings across Brussels cinemas, anchored at Flagey.

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Leverage the festival's international prestige and Brussels venue appeal to drive ticket sales, hospitality bookings, and cultural tourism during the event period.

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  • Spotlight emerging filmmakers and award winners to attract cinephile audiences
  • Partner with Brussels hotels and restaurants for festival packages and cross-promotions
  • Create behind-the-scenes content from Flagey screenings and competition judging
  • Promote the festival as a cultural tourism draw for international visitors
Programme

The Brussels Short Film Festival is the Brussels event of the short film with more than 300 short films over eleven days. It is a unique opportunity to meet professionals from all over the world and to launch new projects. This is the 29th edition of the festival, running in April/May 2026.

Line-up
International Competition: 48 films selected from 4,000+ entriesNational Competition: 41 Belgian films selected from 370+ entriesNext Generation Competition: 37 films from 1,100+ entries (young filmmakers)Carte Blanche and thematic sections (e.g. Cinemamed, European audience award winners)Special event: The Night of the Short (April 25)

Wednesday 22 April

Opening Ceremony (19:00) followed by National Competition 1 (21:00)

Friday 25 April

Multiple screening sessions: National Competition 6 (15:30), National Competition 7 (18:00), National Competition 8 (20:30), The Night of the Short (23:00)

22–30 April

International, National, Next Generation competitions and Carte Blanche sections screened across multiple venues

Friday 1 May

Closing Ceremony (20:00) with jury verdicts and award-winning film screenings

  • Over 300 short films screened across multiple competition categories (International, National, Next Generation, and special sections)
  • Multiple screening venues at Flagey, an iconic art deco cultural venue in Brussels
  • The Night of the Short: a late-night special event on April 25 (11pm) featuring bold, experimental shorts and audience award winners from across Europe
  • Opening and Closing Ceremonies with jury announcements and award-winning film screenings
  • Film selections from over 5,500 international submissions and 370+ Belgian submissions
  • Professional networking opportunities for filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals