Tehran Short Film Festival

جشنواره فیلم کوتاه تهران

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Arts & CultureTehran
Dates17–22 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIts Oscar-qualifying status, held since 2020
Language["fa"]Currency: IRR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Tehran Short Film Festival in Tehran

Iran's long-running general short-film competition, founded in 1983 and organized by the Iranian Youth Cinema Society, held each October in Tehran. Unlike Isfahan's dedicated children's festival, it screens narrative, documentary, animated, and experimental shorts for a general audience and has held Academy Award qualifying status for its Grand Prix winner since 2020.

Founded in 1983, the Tehran International Short Film Festival predates most other competitions in Iran's post-revolutionary cinema calendar and is organized by the Iranian Youth Cinema Society, a body with its own network of local film houses across the country rather than a single studio or ministry department.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its Oscar-qualifying status, held since 2020, is the clearest marker separating it from Iran's other short-film events: a Grand Prix win here carries a route to Academy Award consideration, a status shared by only a handful of festivals worldwide

02

The mystery stays covered

Submissions now run into the thousands from over a hundred countries annually

03

The city starts moving

As a general-audience competition rather than an age-specific one, it programs documentary, animation, and experimental shorts alongside narrative work, and its membership in the International Short Film Conference links it into a coordinated global submission network

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Grand Prix award with Academy Award-qualifying status

Water and renewal

Living ritual

juried competition across narrative

The sacred route

Living ritual

documentary

The local code

Living ritual

animation and experimental shorts

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and industry masterclasses tied to the International Short Film Conference network

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

17–22 October 2026

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Tehran you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual, modest attire as for any Iranian public venue - no special dress code beyond standard covered clothing for women.

Safety

At Tehran Short Film Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Tehran Short Film Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["fa"] · IRR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.69 N, 51.42 EOpen in Google Maps

Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Nearest airportTHR — Mehrabad
TransportStay close enough to the part of Tehran you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Tehran Short Film Festival does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tehran via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tehran, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, modest attire as for any Iranian public venue - no special dress code beyond standard covered clothing for women.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Iran and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Tehran Short Film Festival?

Tehran Short Film Festival is listed for 17–22 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Tehran Short Film Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

6 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?

Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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 dates17–22 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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