Over the past 27 years, the Brussels Short Film Festival has met with undeniable success and has continued to develop into a major short film event, not only in Belgium but also internationally, both for the general public (over 22,000 spectators) and for professionals from all over the world (directors, producers, international short film buyers, distributors, festival organizers).Since 2018, the BSFF has been recognized by the Academy as a qualifying festival for the Oscars. This means that the winners of the Grand Prix of the International and National Competition are eligible for the Academy Awards®, which represents a real opportunity for films taking part in the competition.

This year, as Poland takes on the presidency of the Council of the European Union, the 28th edition of the Brussels Short Film Festival is shining a spotlight on Polish cinema. In partnership with the Warsaw and Łódź Film Schools, the festival has put together a special selection of films, which will be presented across three curated programs. One of these is dedicated entirely to works directed by women filmmakers. The program also includes conversations and meetings with Polish film professionals.

‘Sukienka’ – Tadeusz Łysiak

Selection of WARSAW Film School:

• Nasza klątwa – Tomasz Śliwiński (2013)
• Tam, gdzie płaczą ptaki – Jakub Wenda (2022)
• 7 słów o przemijaniu – Łukasz Iwanicz (2021)
• Sukienka – Tadeusz Łysiak (2020)

April 25, 16:00-18:00, Flagey

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‘Fragmenty’ – Aga Woszczyńska

Selection of ŁÓDŹ Film School (Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School in Łódź):

• Cisza – Małgorzata Szumowska (1997)
• Co słychać – Kei Ishikawa (2006)
• Vakha i Magomed – Marta Prus (2010)
• Fajnie, że jesteś – Jan Komasa (2004)
• Echo – Magnus von Horn (2008)
• Fragmenty – Aga Woszczyńska (2014)

April 26, 16:30-18:30, Flagey

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Selection of “ELLES TOURNENT” (Polish Female Directors):

• Ania from Pieckielnik – Monika Meleń (2023)
• Count my love – Ewa Japola (2022-2023)
• Ruminate – Mina Panjković (2023)
• Picky eater – Ewa Japola (2024)

April 30, 19:00-21:00, Cinema Galeries

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As part of the Next Generation international competition, Damian Kocur’s film „To, czego chcę” will also be screened.

Find out more about Focus on Poland program

Brussels Short Film Festival
April 24 – May 5, 2025
Flagey / Cinema Vendôme / Cinema Galeries / Mont des Arts / The Marque

Check out the full BSFF program and get tickets