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San Jose International Short Film Festival

A four-day festival of short films from around the world, held each October at CinéArts on Santana Row.

The festival screens more than 100 short films in over 20 programs, from documentaries and drama to animation, science fiction, comedy and family shorts, with filmmaker Q&As. Its 18th edition runs October 22-25, 2026.

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When is the San Jose International Short Film Festival?

In late October; in 2026, October 22-25.

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