The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen, located in Oberhausen, Germany, is recognized as the world's oldest short film festival and is considered one of the most important alongside Tampere and Clermont-Ferrand. Established in 1954, it focuses on innovative and artistic short films and hosts Germany's largest short film market. The festival features several competitions, including International, National, NRW, and International Children's and Youth Film Competitions, with winners in the short film competition automatically qualifying for the Oscar competition for Best Short Film.