13th Kyiv International Short Film Festival

Welcome to the 13th Kyiv International Short Film Festival (KISFF) that takes place from 12 to 18 September 2024, in Kyiv, Ukraine! Our festival features a diverse range of short films created by emerging and accomplished filmmakers, including film school students and independent creators from all corners of the world. Our goal is to showcase the most stirring, inventive and distinctive films while promoting Ukrainian cinema, encouraging communication and exchange of experiences between Ukrainian and international filmmakers and artists, and providing a safe and welcoming space for our audience.

The festival has both International and Ukrainian Competitions, as well as various non-competition and thematic programmes, panels, workshops, and Q&A sessions. Apart from the official selection, the programme also features selections from partnering festivals and film schools. Please note that there is no separate programme for student films; they are screened alongside professional films in our programmes.

This year, KISFF has become the first Ukrainian short film festival to receive funding from Creative Europe Media (2024-2025).