The SERIENCAMP FESTIVAL’s Short Form Competition will once again spotlight exceptional short series in 2026: Eight international productions are in the running for the Short Form Award, showcasing just how diverse, bold, and innovative storytelling can be in the short-form format.
The nominees are:
BAD PEOPLE (D) - Three employees in the afterlife decide the fate of newly arrived souls and find themselves caught in moral dilemmas in the process.
AYER’S CLIFF (CA) – After a tragic incident in his hometown, a young man must work alongside his eccentric uncle.
BURIED (AUS) - After a fatal accident, a single mother tries to juggle school life and disposing of a body.
I HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE WITH YOU (ARG) - Four women share intimate stories about love, sex, and self-discovery, questioning their relationships in the process.
MAY THE LAST DAY BE FOR US (ARG) - Isolated soldiers at war reflect on identity, fear, and life beyond the battlefield.
SHEEP (AT) - A flock of sheep believes in a better life for the chosen few, until one of them discovers the truth behind the system.
REBOUND (NOR) - After a breakup, Alex throws herself into a new relationship, losing herself between hope and heartbreak.
PAUNCH (CA) - A fallen superhero must confront his past when his homeland is in danger.
In the coming weeks, a distinguished jury will decide which series will be honored as the best short series of the year. The winning series will be awarded exclusively during the festival.
Which production will win over the jury? Stay tuned!