Although CSFF (Chaktomuk Short Film Festival) is now finalizing its selection, several other festivals to be held in Cambodia might be worth considering for you. Those include the following:
1. Cambodia National Short Film Festival (Deadline: October 15th, 2026)
Organized by Cambodian Cinema Department, CNSFF has been founded back in 2017 to dedicate their showcases and competition to local talent, including short fiction and documentaries. This year, the festival will be held in early December. Submit your film here or contact +855 11 447 789 (by Telegram).
2. All Asia Independent Film Festival (Deadline: September 26th, 2026)
As the sister film festival of ÉCU—the European Independent Film Festival, which has been held in Paris for 19 years, the AAIFF has the ability to harness the rock-solid reputation of ÉCU as being one of the World’s foremost independent film festivals and to help bring global attention to Asia’s independent filmmakers. Submit your film here or contact +45 20 77 11 95 (by WhatsApp)!
Festival Date: 4th, 5th and 6th December 2026 | Location: Legend Cinema Olympia – 6th floor of The Olympia Mall,
3. Cambodia International Film Festival (Regular Deadline: October 07th, 2027)
The Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) (16th Edition in 2027) is the most significant and industry driven film event in the Kingdom of Cambodia and a prominent event in SE Asia. Every year, the CIFF features a diversified program and hosts filmmakers from Cambodia and abroad. Next year, the festival will be held from March 23rd to 28th. Submit your film here or contact tel:+855 89 589 780 (by Telegram)!
Of course, stay tuned for our CSFF selection results announcements by this early October and join us to celebrate this special 15th edition of this longest-running short film festival of the Kingdom, from October 30th to November 02nd, 2026!
