The Barrymore Short Film Festival returns in November 2026 for its fourth year, celebrating outstanding short-form storytelling from emerging and established filmmakers around the world. Hosted at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, the birthplace of American cinema, the festival showcases exceptional independent films across a variety of genres while connecting filmmakers with audiences in an intimate, state-of-the-art venue.

Throughout the festival, filmmakers, actors, producers, and industry professionals will come together for screenings, conversations, and special events that celebrate the art of filmmaking and foster creative connections.

We invite filmmakers to submit their short films for consideration. Official Selections will be screened during the 2026 Barrymore Short Film Festival, taking place November 13–14, 2026.

For more information please contact Matt Geraci, mgeraci@barrymorefilmcenter.org 201.585.0601 ×1704