Cleveland International Film Festival
📍 Cleveland, USA · March–April
About
Major Midwest fest with one of the largest Oscar-qualifying short programs in the US
Academy-qualifying in all three short categories with $70K+ in cash prizes; excellent target for shorts.
Oscar-qualifying
Yes — Live Action, Animated & Documentary Short. Winning the relevant award here can make a film eligible for Academy Award consideration — confirm the exact category and current rules on the festival's official site.
Heads up: deadlines and entry fees change every cycle. This listing's volatile details are rated high confidence — always confirm on the official site before you submit. Spot something out of date? Suggest an edit.
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