Arena Theater Short Film Festival
Submissions

Film Directors: Submissions for 2026 are now open, click on the button below to submit your short film

Mark your calendar for the fourth annual Arena Theater Short Film Festival, taking place November 13–15, 2026.
Filmmakers are invited to submit their work by August 15, 2026, with official selections to be announced on September 30, 2026.
This year’s program features a vibrant mix of categories, including Close to Home (local shorts), International Shorts, Animation Shorts, Student Shorts, Native Peoples/Indigenous Shorts, Music Shorts, Comedy Shorts, Queer Pride Shorts and Environmental Shorts—offering a dynamic showcase of voices, styles, and stories from around the world and right here on the coast.