Ukrainian Short Film Day Vienna 2026

The event will take place as part of the Levinale International Film Festival, which will be held December 6 – 11, 2026, at URANIA CEE♥NEMA in Vienna.

We build a meeting place in which Ukrainian filmmakers, artists, cultural practitioners, and civil-society voices can speak for themselves and engage directly with audiences in Austria.

The Association Mrija, together with Indie Media Polis and URANIA CEENEMA, is delighted to bring the Ukrainian Short Film Day Vienna

We see the festival and Ukrainian Short Film Day not simply as a platform for presenting Ukrainian cinema, but as an opportunity to build meaningful encounters, exchange experiences, and foster a deeper understanding of contemporary Ukraine.

We bring together feature films, short film programmes followed by discussions and complementary cultural events. 

Particular attention will be given to themes:

• identity and belonging •
• cultural resilience •
• memory and historical consciousness •
• forced displacement and migration •
• preservation of cultural heritage •
• the consequences of russia's war against Ukraine •
• Ukraine’s aspirations for European integration •

We are launching an open call for short fiction and animated films by Ukrainian filmmakers

As well as filmmakers from other countries whose films explore Ukraine. There is no age limit for directors, however first- and second-time filmmakers are especially welcome. Female directors are especially encouraged to submit their works.

Terms and Conditions:

To be eligible for selection, a film must meet the following requirements:
• The movie's runtime is — no more than 30 minutes •
• A movie must have English subtitles •
• The film must not have been previously shown publicly in Austria •
• We are accepting submissions of short films in the genres of gaming and animation •
• The applicant must have all the necessary rights to submit the film •