Kinoforum – São Paulo International Short Film Festival

Audience voting names ten Brazilian and ten international favourites from the Brazilian, International, Latin American and Unlimited programmes. Independent juries and partner organizations also present prizes. In 2026, the Zita Carvalhosa Award provides R$20,000 for a Brazilian film making its national premiere at the festival. The Revelation Award supports a new short with audiovisual services and equipment. Partner awards include acquisition and broadcasting prizes, critics’ recognition, animation and soundtrack awards, and recognition for films addressing sexual diversity.

The 2026 regulations accept short films of all genres, up to 25 minutes including credits, completed in 2025 or 2026 and never previously submitted to the festival. Advertising and institutional films are excluded. Entries use Short Film Depot. Immersive works are eligible, and applicants must disclose any use of artificial intelligence in writing, images or sound. Works in progress must already have a final edit and require completion by 31 May 2026; only sound mixing, colour correction and mastering may remain. Selected films require digital exhibition copies and English SRT subtitles; Brazilian films also require Portuguese SRT subtitles. Submission includes authorization for the selected online screenings. The festival does not provide screening fees for films entered through its selection process. Brazilian works require CPB registration eligibility to receive festival and partner awards. These conditions apply to the 2026 edition; the official regulations provide the complete requirements.