The MIOB in Shorts Award is part of the first action programme of MIOB (Moving Images – Open Borders), active since 2020. It celebrates outstanding European short films and stands out for its unique approach: the winner is chosen by the audience.
Each MIOB festival member nominates two European short films, which are then made available online, allowing audiences across Europe to watch and vote for their favorite.
Who will win? The choice is yours.
➝ The twelve short films are available from 1 September to 15 October 2026 on the This is Short platform.
The films will also be screened at FilmFestival Cottbus (Germany) in November, with the winner announced at the festival's closing ceremony.
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FAQ
□ Where can I watch the films?
On This is Short, the European streaming platform.
□ Do I need an account?
Yes, a This is Short account is required to watch the films and to vote online. The website offers a 14-day free trial without a credit card; after that, the price is €0.99 per month.
□ How can I vote?
Every film's page on This is Short includes a "Vote" button.
□ Are the films translated?
All the films have English subtitles.
□ Until when can I watch and vote?
The films are available from 1 September to 15 October 2026.
□ Have more questions?
Don't hesitate to reach out via our Instagram account.
➤ MIOB IN SHORTS AWARD / THE 2026 SELECTION
FOUND&LOST
Reza Rasouli
TEM FÉ
Helen Esther Aschauer, Leonor Patrocinio
INDEX
Radu Muntean
FROM SOMETHING TO NOTHING
Michael Heindl
PVRGATORIVM
Máté Gergely Kiss
LIME KILN WORKERS
Nevena Micić, Katarina Micić, Filip Marojević
BEYOND SILENCE
Marnie Blok
PET-EXTERMINATION
Mikkel Storm Glomstein
THOSE WHO MOVE
Stephanie Ricci
E/RASED WORLDS
Aušra Lukošiūnienė
MARELLE
Kristjan Poom
DEAD BUT NOT GONE
Hêvî Çinar
Discover the films on This is Short, the European streaming platform
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