Submit your short films to the BOO International Film Festival 2026!

November 2026 = the 2nd edition of BOO!

BOO focuses on short films, audience development, and audiovisual education.

The BOO International Film Festival was created through the transformation of the ELBE DOCK International Film Festival (2018-2024) and the International Film Festival for Children and Youth, Young Film Fest (2017-2024).

Just like last year, the BOO IFF will once again present a selection of the best European short films for a wide audience – from children and youth to viewers aged 60+. In addition to outstanding short films, the festival will also feature an extensive industry program.

WHEN AND WHERE?

November 2–8 2026

Prague, Czech Republic

BOO AWARDS

Submitted films will be reviewed, categorized, and may be nominated in one or more of the following competition sections:

CZECH-GERMAN BOO

AWARD FOR THE BEST CZECH OR GERMAN SHORT FILM is awarded to the director of the film and is accompanied by a financial reward of EUR 1,000. The winning film will also receive a prize in the form of distribution in the Czech Republic.

EUROPEAN BOO

AWARD FOR THE BEST EUROPEAN SHORT FILM is awarded to the director of the film and is accompanied by a financial reward of EUR 1,000. The winning film will also receive a prize in the form of distribution in the Czech Republic.

BOO FOR THE ELDER AND WISER

AWARD FOR THE BEST EUROPEAN SHORT FILM FOR SENIORS

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AWARD FOR THE BEST EUROPEAN SHORT FILM FOR YOUTH (15–19 YEARS OLD)

12+BOO

AWARD FOR THE BEST EUROPEAN SHORT FILM FOR YOUTH (12–14 YEARS OLD)

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AWARD FOR THE BEST EUROPEAN SHORT FILM FOR CHILDREN

The winning films in these categories will be awarded distribution in the Czech Republic.

Fill in the form on FilmFreeway!

DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2026

By submitting your film, you agree to the Festival Statute.