Yerevan Short Film Festival

Երևանի կարճ ֆիլմի փառատոն

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Arts & CultureYerevan
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsAs the first festival in the region to
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: AMD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Yerevan Short Film Festival in Yerevan

A free late-June short film festival spanning Yerevan's Cinema House and Gyumri, now in its ninth edition, drawing submissions from 95 countries with 39 selected films, and the first regional festival to formally accept AI-generated films in competition. Its free admission and dual-city format reflect a genuine commitment to broad public access.

Yerevan International Short Film Festival positions itself explicitly around a spirit of friendship and universal cooperation, building a platform specifically dedicated to screening the world's best short films while simultaneously supporting the development of Armenia's own domestic film industry.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

As the first festival in the region to formally accept AI-generated films within its National Competition category, alongside its genuinely global reach drawing submissions from 95 countries, Yerevan Short Film Festival positions itself at the leading edge of how film festivals worldwide are adapting to new filmmaking technologies while remaining completely free to attend

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The mystery stays covered

That combination of complete free access, substantial covered costs for competing filmmakers, and formal recognition as the region's first AI-inclusive festival reflects a genuinely forward-looking institutional approach uncommon among comparable regional short film events

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Now in its ninth edition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival has maintained its dual-city format spanning Yerevan and Gyumri

The sacred route

Living ritual

its free admission funded primarily by Yerevan City Hall

The local code

Living ritual

and its distinctive status as the first regional festival to accept AI-generated films in competition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Getting to Yerevan Short Film Festival works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.

What to wear

Casual clothing suited to indoor cinema screenings and industry networking events.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Yerevan.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

AMD

Family friendly

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Interactive map40.18 N, 44.51 EOpen in Google Maps

Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

Nearest airportEVN — Zvartnots
TransportGetting to Yerevan Short Film Festival works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Yerevan.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Yerevan Short Film Festival?

Yerevan Short Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 25–29 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Yerevan Short Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Yerevan, Armenia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
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