Enter a Film
Free to enter, open worldwide. Tell a story that changes how people see ability.
Entries for 2026 have closed. Everything below describes how entry works, so it is worth reading if you are planning ahead. We are not taking new entries or new filmmaker accounts at the moment. Let us know if you would like to hear when the next round opens.
The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival invites filmmakers of every experience level, from students and first-timers to independents and production teams, to submit a short film or documentary about the lives, talents and achievements of people with disability. There is no entry fee.
- Entry fee
- Free
- Maximum length
- 5 minutes
- Open to
- Filmmakers worldwide
- Festival year
- 2026
How it works
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Create a filmmaker account
Register with your name, email and country. We will send you a verification link. Your account activates once you click it.
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Upload your film
Upload your finished film directly from your browser. Keep the page open while it transfers.
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Add the details
Tell us about the film: a summary, the category you are entering, and the country it was made in.
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Submit
Once your entry is complete our team reviews it. Approved films join the public catalogue and become eligible for judging and the public vote.