In 2025, we will hold the 13th edition of the Friss Hús Budapest International Short Film Festival, Hungary's only Oscar-qualifying festival. Friss Hús is a showcase for the newest and most exciting Hungarian and international short films, attracting sold-out screenings and significant professional and media attention. The festival's audience grows year by year, with creative Hungarian short films drawing an increasingly wide audience.

Friss Hús is not only a captivating cinema experience but also one of the most important meeting points for the Hungarian film industry. The program includes professional forums, Hungary’s only short film pitching forum, workshops, and masterclasses for industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike.

Hungarian films have consistently performed well at international festivals. A notable success was Kristóf Deák’s short film Sing (Mindenki), which won a special prize at Friss Hús in 2016 before going on to win an Oscar. Hungarian audiences also saw films for the first time, which later competed in Cannes, Sarajevo, and other A-list festivals.

Friss Hús is also known as a significant platform for contemporary Hungarian animation. Bold and unique animations such as Anna Flóra Buda's 27, which won the Palme d'Or, Balázs Turai's Amok, which won both the Annecy Cristal and Heart of Sarajevo, and Luca Tóth’s Superbia, which debuted at Cannes, have been showcased. We’ve also screened Réka Bucsi's LOVE, which appeared at over 120 festivals, and Solar Walk, which won the Berlinale’s Audi Short Film Award.

In the international competition program, the jury awards the Best International Short award and special mentions, while the audience can vote for their favorite international short. The 2018 festival saw the debut of LGBTQ+ and horror-themed short film selections, and in 2024, a special Weirdcore section was added to the program. Screenings are exclusively for those over 18, except for the Friss Hús Kids programs aimed at children.

Our cinema and open-air screenings have not only conquered Budapest but also since 2024, over 15,000 viewers are enjoying Friss Hús short films nationwide.

As of October 2024, Friss Hús officially joined the elite club of Oscar-qualifying festivals, providing Hungarian short films a chance to win the golden statue in both the Best Hungarian Live-Action Short Film and Best Hungarian Animated Short Film categories.

You can find our rules & regulations on our Filmfreeway page.