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41st edition
Warsaw International Film Festival
Warsaw, Poland
October 9-18, 2026
10 days
About Warsaw International Film Festival
The Warsaw Film Festival is one of Europe's most prestigious film festivals, holding FIAPF Category A accreditation alongside Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. With over 40 years of history.
Festival details
Location
Warsaw, Poland
Scope
International
Focus
Fiction · Documentary · Animation · Shorts
Duration
10 days
Founded
1985
Awards
Warsaw Grand Prix
Top prize.
Special Jury Award
Jury special.
FIPRESCI Award
Critics award.
Audience Award
Audience-voted.
Best Documentary
Top documentary.
Special programs
International Competition
Main competition.
Free Spirit Competition
Free spirit strand.
Documentary Competition
Doc competition.
Short Film Competition
Shorts competition.
Co-Production Forum
Industry forum.
For filmmakers
Submission deadline
2026-07-31
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