Join us on November 5-8, 2026
Now…mark your calendars for the upcoming 12th Edition November 5-8, 2026, when this year’s festival takes place at the Empire Bio in Nørrebro.
Programme 2026
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SELF (Young Danish Talent)
Made by Danish young talent under the age of 25, this collection of films probes how a person explores the
ODE TO WORDS UNSAID
This block of five short films explores the fine art of fumbling your feelings, missing the emotional mark, and generally
WITHOUT WARNING
Caught at different stages of these transitional moments, the characters in these six short films must face what comes next
INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE
From Cannes and Locarno winners to worldwide festival favorites, this selection takes you on a ride through drama, daring animation,
A SLICE OF LIFE (Young Danish Talent)
This is the second selection of films in the category of Young Danish Talent. These films are slices of life,
IN AND OUT OF THE FLOCK
Is finding your crowd always worth the hassle? Across a mix of genres and styles, these short films dive into
THE IMAGE OF SELF
Moving between animation and live action, the selection explores identity, displacement, transformation, and perception in unexpected ways.
THE FABRIC OF US
This cinematic block dives into social norms, the order of things, and our deep human longing for connection.
I DO, UNTIL I DON’T
Looking to escape between the lines, these films explore what happens when boundaries are unspoken, misunderstood, crossed, or deliberately ignored.
FORCE OF HABIT
These short films explore our response to change, asking if surviving it means holding on, breaking through or learning to
TALK: ANIMATION AS DOCUMENTARY LANGUAGE
Drawing from her work as an animation director and filmmaker, Martina Scarpelli reflects on animation as a documentary language through
TALK: FROM SCRIPT TO SCREAM: THE CRAFT OF HORROR FILMMAKING
Join us for a unique masterclass exploring the craft behind horror filmmaking.
AWARD CEREMONY & CLOSING PARTY
Join us for a festive evening as we round off this year’s Copenhagen Short Film Festival by celebrating the incredible
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SELF (Young Danish Talent)
Made by Danish young talent under the age of 25, this collection of films probes how a person explores the
ODE TO WORDS UNSAID
This block of five short films explores the fine art of fumbling your feelings, missing the emotional mark, and generally
WITHOUT WARNING
Caught at different stages of these transitional moments, the characters in these six short films must face what comes next
INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE
From Cannes and Locarno winners to worldwide festival favorites, this selection takes you on a ride through drama, daring animation,
A SLICE OF LIFE (Young Danish Talent)
This is the second selection of films in the category of Young Danish Talent. These films are slices of life,
IN AND OUT OF THE FLOCK
Is finding your crowd always worth the hassle? Across a mix of genres and styles, these short films dive into
THE IMAGE OF SELF
Moving between animation and live action, the selection explores identity, displacement, transformation, and perception in unexpected ways.
TALK: ANIMATION AS DOCUMENTARY LANGUAGE
Drawing from her work as an animation director and filmmaker, Martina Scarpelli reflects on animation as a documentary language through
TALK: FROM SCRIPT TO SCREAM: THE CRAFT OF HORROR FILMMAKING
Join us for a unique masterclass exploring the craft behind horror filmmaking.
AWARD CEREMONY & CLOSING PARTY
Join us for a festive evening as we round off this year’s Copenhagen Short Film Festival by celebrating the incredible
THE FABRIC OF US
This cinematic block dives into social norms, the order of things, and our deep human longing for connection.
I DO, UNTIL I DON’T
Looking to escape between the lines, these films explore what happens when boundaries are unspoken, misunderstood, crossed, or deliberately ignored.
FORCE OF HABIT
These short films explore our response to change, asking if surviving it means holding on, breaking through or learning to