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The Fourth Annual Barrymore Short Film Festival Returns November 13-14, 2026!Two days of independent film, filmmaker conversations, industry connections, and a celebration of short-form storytelling in the birthplace of American cinema.
The Barrymore Short Film Festival returns to the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, for its fourth year, bringing emerging and established filmmakers together with audiences for a weekend dedicated to the art and craft of filmmaking.
The 2026 festival will showcase Official Selections from filmmakers around the world across a variety of genres, with screenings presented in the Barrymore Film Center’s state-of-the-art theater. Beyond the screen, filmmakers, actors, producers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts will have opportunities to connect through Q&As, panels, networking, and special events throughout the festival.
FOR FILMMAKERS
Submissions are now open for the 2026 Barrymore Short Film Festival.
Filmmakers are invited to submit their short films for consideration. Selected films will become part of the festival’s 2026 Official Selection and will be screened for audiences at the Barrymore Film Center during the November 13–14 festival.
If you have a story to share, we want to see it.
Submit your film for consideration for the Fourth Annual Barrymore Short Film Festival.
FOR FESTIVALGOERS
Experience two days of independent filmmaking and meet some of the people behind the work.
Friday, November 13 | 6:45–10:30 PM
Opening Day includes registration, a welcome reception, networking, film screenings, and filmmaker Q&A.
Saturday, November 14 | 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
Day Two features film screenings and Q&As, industry panels, networking opportunities, and the festival awards ceremony.
Festival passes are available now.
Whether you’re bringing your own work to the screen or coming to discover what independent filmmakers are creating next, join us this November for the Fourth Annual Barrymore Short Film Festival.
NOVEMBER 13–14, 2026
Barrymore Film Center
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Submit your film or purchase festival passes to be part of BSFF 2026.
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