About Festival
\nThe filmmaking of a film less than 4 minutes requires a lot of talent and creativity. That is why Chania Film Festival, participating in the Tr\u00e8s Court network, has been honoring the creators of very short films, for the last 10 years. With a grand celebration of approximately 2 hours and screenings exclusively on the big screen, in cinemas or outdoors, for an audience that is both loyal and enthusiastic.
\nUnfortunately, the beloved Tr\u00e8s Court, for internal reasons, has ceased operations, completing a creative cinematic cycle.
\nAw we believe in this special type of cinema and the talent of creating a film in less than 4 minutes, our team announces the start of the International VERY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL by the Chania Film Festival team [International VERY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL by CFF \/ iVSFF by CFF ]\nSo we start a new film festival with all types of films [Fiction, documentary and animation] with duration of up to 4 minutes.<\/p>\n
Rules, Terms and Information<\/p>\n
Introduction
\nThe International VERY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL by CFF \/ iVSFF by CFF is organized by the Chania Film Festival and the Cultural Oranization of Crete.
\nThe first edition of the International Very Short Film Festival will take place in June 2026 in Chania, Crete, Greece, as well as in all screening venues related to the event.
\nIn the event of an unsolved problem, the Festival reserves the right to cancel or modify the dates and venues of the event.
\nAwards
\nThe Festival will give 2 awards out of the entire program which will include approximately 35-40 films. One jury award and one audience award. Each award is a 4-day stay in Chania in October 2026 as part of the 14th Chania Film Festival [accommodation with breakfast and 1 meal per day as well as travel expenses]. The awards ceremony will also take place during this period.
\nThe members of the Jury may also award one or two Special Mentions to encourage the creators.<\/p>\n
Film specifications
\nFor a film to participate in the Chania Film Festival, it is not required to have an exclusive screening or a Greek premiere of the film. However, it is required that it be a production of the last three years (2022 \u2013 2025) and that the film premiere in Chania.
\nFilm submissions will take place from December 15, 2025 to February 25, 2026. Those qualified for the Festival will be notified via platform by the end of April 2026.
\nParticipants in the International VERY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL by CFF \/ iVSFF by CFF agree to the screening of their film, either at the physical venue of the event, or in a secure online environment with secure access.
\nThe International VERY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL by CFF \/ iVSFF by CFF accepts and screens fiction, documentary and animation films. Films must be up to 4 minutes long.
\nApplications are submitted ONLY electronically through the platform https:\/\/filmfreeway.com\/iVSFFbyCFF
\nA director may submit more than one film.
\nScreening Specifications
\nGreek-language films must have English subtitles (hard-coded) on the image.
\nFor non-Greek-language films that do not have integrated Greek subtitles, the film must be sent without subtitles (“clean”) along with a separate file with the English subtitles, timecoded in SRT format.
\nA full press kit (photos, description, full list of actors and contributors, poster, etc.) must also be uploaded for promotional purposes.
\nThe final copy to be screened at the Festival must be available in:
\nFile: mp4
\nCodec: H.264
\nResolution: 1920\u00d71080
\nAspect: 16:9
\nBitrate: 10000 \u2013 12000 Kbps
\nAudio: AAC, 256 \u2013 320 Kbps, 48000 Hz
\nGeneral Festival Rules
\nThe Festival reserves the right \u2013 with the consent of the creators \u2013 to screen part of its program at parallel events, after its end and for the following months.
\nFilms participating in the International VERY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL by CFF \/ iVSFF by CFF
\nmay constitute research and reference content for the educational programs of CFF edu, which the Festival develops and presents throughout the year. In case of interest on the part of the Festival for the inclusion of a film in CFF edu, the relevant communication will be made with the film creators.
\nThe Festival includes films in special thematic and tributes in its program.
\nThe Festival reserves the right to reject any application: a) if it has not been completed properly b) if it has not been sent within the submission deadline and c) if the content of the film is offensive and promotes hate speech.
\nThe Festival reserves the right not to include films in its program that are not relevant to its style, character and purposes.
\nThe Festival has the exclusive authority to determine the screening schedule of the films (day and time as well as in which section it will be screened).
\nThe Festival reserves the right to use specific excerpts of the film or its trailer for promotional purposes.
\nParticipants will be asked to grant interviews to the Festival\u2019s communication team and sponsors and to be photographed, if requested.
\nPart of the Festival will be filmed for the purpose of preserving archival material and promoting it to the public. The public or participants, whose presence will be evident in this material, have no right to raise any claim against the organizing company.
\nParticipation in the International VERY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL by CFF \/ iVSFF by CFF implies acceptance of all the above regulations.
\nFor any clarification or information you can send a message to the e-mail veryshortcff@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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