Rio de Janeiro Short Film Festival (RioShorts)
Brazil's most important short film festival, held annually in November in Rio de Janeiro, presenting competitive Brazilian and international short films with Academy Award-qualifying status.
Overview
RioShorts is Brazil's most important short film festival. Founded in 2002 and held annually in November in Rio de Janeiro, the festival screens Brazilian and international short films in competitive and curated programs. The festival is Academy Award-qualifying, making it a strategically important platform for short filmmakers targeting Oscar consideration.
Brazil has a vibrant short film tradition, and RioShorts provides the most important domestic competitive platform for this work. The festival's international program brings the best short films from the global festival circuit to Brazilian audiences and creates dialogue between Brazilian and international short filmmaking communities.
Key Sections
- Brazilian Short Film Competition -- competitive Brazilian short films
- International Short Film Competition -- Academy Award-qualifying
- Animation Competition -- animated short films
- Documentary Shorts -- nonfiction short films
- Special Programs -- curated thematic selections
What Filmmakers Should Know
RioShorts accepts open submissions. The Academy Award-qualifying international competition is the most strategically important element for international short filmmakers seeking Oscar consideration. For Brazilian short filmmakers, the festival is the most important domestic platform.
Major Awards
- Best Brazilian Short Film -- jury prize
- Best International Short Film -- Academy Award-qualifying
- Best Animation
- Audience Award
Festival History
RioShorts was founded in 2002 and has operated continuously, establishing itself as the most important short film platform in Brazil.
See Also
For short film production, use the Production Budget Calculator. For festival strategy, see Film Festival Strategy.
