San Jose International Short Film Festival

World Class Short Films

Listed as one of the “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker Magazine, the San Jose International Short Film Festival is honored to present an incredible array of World Class short films from across the globe to excited Silicon Valley audiences.

The 16th Annual SJSFF

The 16th Annual San Jose International Short Film Festival offers an incredible lineup of more than 100 imagination-stretching short films from across the globe, screened over four days. The films are programmed into over 20 screening blocks plus special events, a testament to the creative range of the featured films. They exemplify excellence in every genre from thought-provoking documentaries and dramatic shorts, to world cinema, comedy shorts, entertaining science fiction/horror selections, beautifully-crafted animation, to family-friendly shorts and more.

Festival guest of honor

In 2015 the SJSFF was thrilled to launch our Festival Guest of Honor event to celebrate individuals for their work in independent film. The tradition continues with this year’s Guest of Honor to be announced in September.

Our Venues

Cinemark's CineArts Theatre in Santana Row

A state-of-the-art cinema featuring surround sound, stadium-style luxury recliner seating plus an incredible projection system.

Santana Row

With well over 12 million visitors each year, Santana Row is Silicon Valley's premier shopping, dining, living and working destination. As a location for a film festival it is everything our audiences are looking for in one place, from incredible dining options to unique shopping options and more.