Thresholds Film Festival Rotterdam is a new film festival dedicated to emerging filmmakers with bold voices and distinctive visions. The festival, presented by Rough Cut Film Collective and Dive Film Festival, will take place from May 1-3, 2026, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It accepts submissions for short films across various genres, including fiction, documentary, experimental, and hybrid works. Selected films compete for awards in categories such as Best Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound Design. The festival aims to showcase diverse and unique storytelling perspectives, with free entry for all attendees.