OscarQualifying

Palm Springs ShortFest 2025: A Celebration of Creativity with Panels, Filmmaker Insights, and Oscar-Qualifying Awards

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Palm Springs, California – The 2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its dynamic programming lineup for this year’s 31st anniversary celebration. Set to take place from June 27 to 29 at the Renaissance Hotel, the festival will feature an array of panels, roundtable discussions, and interactive sessions that aim to bridge connections among filmmakers, directors, producers, and other industry professionals. Among the notable names set to participate are Jesy Odio, producer of “Everyday in Kaimukī,” and directors such as Josh Margolin (“Thelma”) and Daniel Willis (“Matlock,” “The Rookie”). Meera Menon, known for her work … Read more

Aspen Shortsfest Celebrates Creative Excellence: A Showcase of Global Talent and Oscar-Qualifying Films

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Aspen, Colorado – The 34th edition of Aspen Film’s Shortsfest culminated on April 5 with a celebration of creativity and storytelling in short films. Recognized as one of the leading short film festivals globally, this event showcases top international talent and qualifies participants for the Academy Awards. This year, Shortsfest featured 68 films from 29 nations, including 11 world premieres, spanning genres such as comedies, dramas, documentaries, and animations. The festival’s competition jury evaluated entries in six categories: animation, comedy, documentary, drama, short short (under 10 minutes), and student short. Winning films in all categories, … Read more

Durban International Film Festival Sets Stage for Oscar-Qualifying Showdown, Celebrates Cinema with Prestigious Jury and Awards

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Durban, South Africa – This year’s 45th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), the sole Oscar-Qualifying festival in Southern Africa and one of only four on the continent, promises to deliver an extraordinary array of films with several receiving prestigious accolades and monetary awards. Notably, winners of the Best Documentary and Best Short Film will secure a much-coveted spot in the race for the Academy Awards. The festival, known for its vibrant selection and competitive categories, will see an impressive lineup of films vying for the Best Feature Film award. This includes notable entries such as … Read more

NYICFF Announces Oscar-Qualifying Winners: ‘Magic Candies’ and ‘Unibrow’ Take the Spotlight

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New York, NY – The winners have been announced for the 2024 New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF). The festival’s jury, which included esteemed figures such as Ira Sachs, Ilana Glazer, and Uma Thurman, selected Daisuke Nishio’s animated short film “Magic Candies” and Nedda Sharshar’s live-action film “Unibrow” as the top choices. Both films are now eligible for consideration at the Oscars, marking a significant achievement in their respective categories. The winners were determined through a unanimous vote by all members of the jury. Ilana Glazer, one of the jurors, described “Unibrow” as a … Read more