The Raindance Film Festival announced this week that winners in the categories of Best Live Action Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film, and Best Animated Short Film will continue to be eligible for consideration for an Oscar®.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released its list of film festivals whose winners qualify for Oscar® recognition, confirming that Raindance maintains its qualifying status for these three short film categories. In addition, BAFTA has also recognised Raindance as part of the new British Short Animation Qualifying Festival List, which was introduced for the 2025 Film Awards.
These prestigious recognitions provide short films showcased at Raindance with a valuable opportunity for consideration at the Academy Awards® and BAFTA, serving as a platform for emerging talent to gain international recognition. Known for celebrating creativity and innovation, the festival continues to be a beacon for fresh voices in the film industry.
“As Raindance continues to inspire and elevate independent cinema, its Oscar® and BAFTA qualifying status underscores its importance in the global film landscape.” – Raindance Executive Director David Martinez.
The 33rd edition of the Raindance Film Festival will take place from 18 to 27 June, 2025. Submissions are open now and will remain open until 17 February, 2025.
Raindance promotes and supports independent filmmaking and filmmakers.
From new and emerging to industry pros, Raindance connects, trains, supports, and promotes visual storytellers through every step of their career.
The Raindance Film Festival runs each Summer in London’s Leicester Square.
Raindance has been delivering film training since 1992. A wide range of Open Classes to a 2 year HND Level 5 BTEC in Moving Images to a Postgraduate Film Degree are delivered to students on five continents, both in person and online.
