EuropeMajor★ Oscar-qualifying

Venice International Film Festival (La Biennale di Venezia)

📍 Venice (Lido), Italy · August / September

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General / prestige (auteur / awards-season launchpad)
World's oldest film festival; key Oscar-season launchpad. Submit early to save on fees.

Oscar-qualifying

Yes — Short Film. 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 Spot something out of date?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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