The 2nd edition of the international short film competition is now open for submissions!
BiG Festivalowski is the funniest weekend of the year. It’s a mix of high- quality cinema, creativity and humor blended with practical knowledge. Films, concerts, meetups with filmmakers, stand-up, acting workshops, and even a Meme Museum – all of this awaits participants at the festival taking place August 15–17 2025, in the cozy atmosphere of Płock. Don’t expect stiff banquets or VIP treatment – the festival’s official dress code is bathrobes, comfy flip-flops, and a chilled-out vibe at the Festivalowski Club.
As part of the festival, the second edition of the International Short Film Competition – SHORT Festivalowski will also take place. It was created as an initiative of the FILMFORUM Association and the BiG Festivalowski team. Comedy looks easy, light and enjoyable only on screen. In reality, it is one of the most difficult film genres to make, which is sometimes wrongly downplayed, underestimated and considered less artistic. So, the mission of the SHORT Festivalowski competition is to give proper prominence to comedy film productions, present the richness and diversity of short films and to promote young, talented comedy filmmakers.
Film submissions are open until June 16, 2025.
SHORT Festivalowski – Submission Guidelines
1.The film’s runtime must not exceed 40 minutes.
2. The competition aims to present fresh, innovative content and track new trends in comedy cinema. Therefore, submitted films must be no older than 2 years at the time of submission.
3. Films submitted cannot be created by members of the selection committee, jury, or organizers.
SHORT Festivalowski – Regulations, Submission Form & Key Dates
Films can be submitted via the form, after reviewing the competition regulations.
From the submitted entries, the selection committee will choose a lineup of films to be screened at the festival. The selected titles will be judged by a distinguished jury, who will choose the Best Short Comedy of the Year and award additional prizes and honorable mentions. While we can’t guarantee baskets of spices or boxes of pralines for the winners (yet), if you read the regulations closely, you’ll notice that we’re planning both Grand and Small Festivalowski cash prizes, as well as an Audience Award!
The 4th edition of BiG Festivalowski will take place on August 15–17, 2025, in Płock. The festival is funded by the Mazovian Voivodeship Government and the City of Płock, with the support of Płock’s Centre for Culture and Arts (POKiS) and the Mazovian Museum in Płock.
The SHORT Festivalowski competition is organized by BiG Festivalowski sp. z o.o. and the FILMFORUM Association.
BiG Festivalowski is organized by BiG Festivalowski sp. z o.o.