The Minimalen Short Film Festival is an annual, independent short film event held in Trondheim, Norway, established in 1988. It showcases new productions from around the world, including Norwegian, Nordic, and international shorts, alongside focus programs and retrospectives. The festival typically screens approximately 250 short films and emphasizes independent productions with a free spirit, often highlighting imagery and film language over dialogue. The 38th edition is scheduled to take place from January 13 to 18, 2026, at Nova Cinema and Cinemateket Trondheim.