The Goa Short Film Festival is an international event that invites participation from aspiring and independent filmmakers, focusing on creating opportunities for global filmmakers. Films submitted must be less than 30 minutes in length, including credits, and can be in any language or genre, though non-English films require English subtitles. The festival considers documentary, experimental, narrative, fiction, non-fiction, and animation films. The 12th edition of the Goa Short Film Festival is mentioned in relation to the 2026 event.