As ambitious as it is unforgettably bold, shnit worldwide shortsfestival unfolds in multiple cities on five continents, bringing together more than 30.000 filmmakers and film lovers in ways rarely experienced elsewhere on the festival circuit. Over its festival days, shnit celebrates more than 100 short films of all genres and styles.
THE LINEUP OF shnit worldwide shortsfestival '24 EDITION
The shnit worldwide shortsfestival 2026 proudly presents its official lineup, where storytelling takes center stage in bold, brief, and brilliant ways! This year’s lineup showcases a vibrant collection of cinematic gems, each under 40 minutes, crafted by visionary filmmakers from around the globe.
From heart-wrenching dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, thought-provoking documentaries to experimental adventures, our curated selection promises to captivate, inspire, and spark conversation. Join us for a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the power of concise storytelling that leaves a lasting impact.
Celebrating its 24th edition, shnit continues to unite audiences in over 5 continents with a unique multi-city format, presenting award-winning and premiere short films. The 2026 lineup is a testament to creative storytelling, cultural diversity, and cinematic innovation.
Whether you’re a film enthusiast or first-time viewer, the shnit 2026 lineup offers something for everyone. Explore themes that challenge, inspire, and move – all in the powerful format of short film.
WORLDWIDE COMPETITION
WORLDWIDE COMPETITION is charged with memory, movement, rage, and rebirth.
SUBWAY CRUSH | Oriana Ng | 2 Min | United States
THE SENTRY | Jake Wachtel | 17 Min | Cambodia
HUMAN ZOO | David Collier | 7 Min | Australia
FROZEN HEELS | Felipe Wein | 14 Min | Argentina
FUTURE | Caleb Nii Odartey Aryee | 7 Min | Ghana
SOUND OF THE SOMME | Michaël Vermaercke | 12 Min | Belgium
THERE ONCE WAS A TIGER | Marina Verik, Dmitry Mosyagin | 12 Min | Russia
SOUSOU’S TIKTOK | Sondos Shabayek | 9 Min | Egypt
HOT GREY | MAGIC MIX | INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
HOT GREY | MAGIC MIX | INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
HOT GREY | MAGIC MIX is a collision of the uncanny, the intimate, and the absurd—where reality unravels at the edges and nothing is quite what it seems.
LIFT LADY | Marcin Modzelewski | 25 Min | Poland
STICK WITH ME | Eva Bonnevits | 2 Min | Netherlands
NOBODY BARKS | Coldwell Serra Júlia | 19 Min | Spain
TRADING CARDS | Radheya Jang | 14 Min | Australia
WHITE VEIL | Žiga Ciber | 9 Min | Ireland
THE TEARS OF PATRIARCHY | Jean-Sébastien BERNARD, Alban CHAPLET | 15 Min | France
SILENT PINK | MAGIC MIX | INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
SILENT PINK | MAGIC MIX is twisted, tender, and totally unfiltered.
LOVE & SUGAR | Met Kid Hao | 21 Min | France
WINTER IN MARCH | Natalia Mirzoyan | 16 Min | Estonia
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY | Sam van der Plas | 9 Min | Netherlands
THE MESSAGE | Hiroki Utsunomiya | 13 Min | Japan
BECAUSE TODAY IS SATURDAY | Alice Eça Guimarães | 12 Min | Portugal
ASYSTOLE | Daria Mozhaeva | 12 Min | Russia
A truly internantional short film festival
shnit is a 12-day celebration of short film, held simultaneously in multiple cities worldwide as shnit PLAYGROUNDS & shnit SHORTS, culminating in the shnit FINALE in Amsterdam.
shnit wants you!
Please contact us regarding possible partnerships or to become part of the festival
as a manager of a shnit PLAYGROUND, shnit SHORTS or as a team member.
as a manager of a shnit PLAYGROUND, shnit SHORTS or as a team member.
Artistic Director
Olivier van der Hoeven
olivier@shnit.world
International Coordination
Josué Fischel Jiménez
sanjose@shnit.org