Norwegian Short Film Festival

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Arts & CultureGrimstad
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival's own history mirrors the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NOK
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Norwegian Short Film Festival in Grimstad

The Norwegian Short Film Festival, or Kortfilmfestivalen, has run since 1978, when it began in a small cinema in Roros before relocating to Trondheim in 1982 and finding its permanent home in Grimstad in 1988. It remains a key debut arena for young Norwegian filmmakers, awarding the Gullstolen, or Golden Chair, for best short film.

Long before Grimstad became its permanent home, Norway's short film festival had already moved twice, a restless start that in hindsight suits an event built around a format defined by ambition packed into a small space.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's own history mirrors the restless early career of many filmmakers it now champions, starting in a small Roros cinema in 1978, moving to Trondheim in 1982, and only settling permanently in Grimstad in 1988

02

The mystery stays covered

Its top prize, the Gullstolen, or Golden Chair, has been awarded for best short film since 1982, though the name itself was only formally adopted in 1990, and a parallel Gullstolen for best documentary has been given out since 1999, alongside the Terje Vigen Prize awarded since 1988

03

The city starts moving

Across more than four decades, the festival has built a reputation as one of the primary places where young Norwegian filmmakers get their first serious public screening, while also drawing established directors back to a format many started in

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues Norway's tradition of using the short film format as a proving ground for new directorial talent

Water and renewal

Living ritual

formalized through juried awards that have run continuously

The sacred route

Living ritual

in the case of the Gullstolen

The local code

Living ritual

since the early 1980s

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Norwegian Short Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Grimstad venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suited to indoor cinema screenings across multiple venues in a small coastal town, with a light jacket for movement between venues.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Norwegian Short Film Festival, stay near the part of Grimstad you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

NOK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map58.34 N, 8.59 EOpen in Google Maps

Grimstad, Agder, Norway

Nearest airportKRS — Kristiansand
TransportFor Norwegian Short Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Grimstad venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Norwegian Short Film Festival, stay near the part of Grimstad you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Norwegian Short Film Festival?

Norwegian Short Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 10–14 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Norwegian Short Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Grimstad, Norway. 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?

Grimstad, Agder, Norway

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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Official URLkortfilmfestivalen.no
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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