Minimalen Kortfilmfestival

20/01/2026

20/01/2026

Under Kortfilmkonventet ble årets Signaturpitch kåret og på Minimalen noen dager senere ble det delt ut en lang rekke priser. Her er status fra de to kortfilmmønstringene i Trondheim siste uka.

19/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who made the 38th Minimalen Short Film Festival unforgettable.
6 days. 250 films. So many powerful stories, voices, and moments.
Huge thanks to the filmmakers, jury, volunteers, partners, and our amazing audience.
This is why we do it. 🎬✨

Until next year..👋

18/01/2026

Huge congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions at the 38th annual minimalen short film festival!🏆🎉🥳

18/01/2026

AWARDS MINIMALEN 2026

More info: https://m2026.minimalen.com/en/nyheter/prisvinnere-2026

International competition (INT)

Best Film
• DARIA’S NIGHT FLOWERS by Maryam Tafakory (IRN, FRA, GBR)

Special Mention
• THESE VOICES ARE REAL (In Sedaha Vagheist) by Baran Nikrah (IRN)

Jury: Sven Schwarz (DEU), Anna Lian (NOR), Kornél Szilágyi (HUN)

Audience award – International Competition
• THESE VOICES ARE REAL (In Sedaha Vagheist) by Baran Nikrah (IRN)

International and Nordic Competition (combined award)

The Raskin Spirit Festival Award
• THESE VOICES ARE REAL (In Sedaha Vagheist) by Baran Nikrah (IRN)

Nordic Competition

Best Nordic Film
• THE THIEF by Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken (Greenland, DNK)

Best Norwegian Film
• EGO by Vegard Dahle

Best Nordic Documentary
• CAKE by Christian Alexander Holm Glad (NOR)

Best Nordic Animation
• FLOWER SHOW by Elli Vuorinen (FIN)

Best Nordic Art Film
• SPIRITS (Vuoiŋŋat) by Marja Viitahuhta (FIN)

Special Mention
• Pirateland by Stavros Petropoulos (FRA, GRC, NOR, SVN)

Jury: Carmen Gray (NZL), Jesper Bergom-Larsson (SWE), Wim Vanacker (BEL)

Best Prerunner
Selected by Trondheim kino
• GRAVITY RACER by Finn Walther


Ettminuttsfilm-konkurranser

One-minute-film Young
Audience Award
• TRIAL OF THE NIGHT by Vegard Schiefloe, Markus Ansnes, Edgar Sydskjør, Elias Bjørkøy Martinsen

One-minute-film (Open class)
Audience Award
• PRIMAL INSTINCT WITH BUCK SAVAGE by Henrik Remøy

Nordenfjeldsk studentkonkurranse

Best Film
• THE RETURNING (Tilbakekomstene) by Mille Dahl-Folden

Jury: Thomas Rønning (NOR), Ask Jacobsen (NOR), G**o Kobberød (NOR)

Multiplié dansefilm

Nordic Dance Film Competition
• EVERYTHING IS RIGHT BEFORE by Anna Antsalo, Jenni-Elina von Bagh (FIN)

Special Mention
• KIELO by Janina Rajakangas, Sinem Kayacan (FIN)

Internasjonal dansefilmkonkurranse
• BOLERO.S by Mehdi Kerkouche (FRA)

Special Mention
• ANYTHING WITH A SWITCH by Charli Brissey (USA)

Jury: Henrik Skotte (NOR), Sindre Sten Vik (NOR), Mari Nilsen Neira (NOR)

The 38th edition of Minimalen Short Film Festival was rounded off today with the selection of this year's award winners. Throughout the week, the festival has served as a creative melting pot for both established names and tomorrow's stargazers. With contributions from all over the world in the prog...

17/01/2026

17/01/2026

Our festival director Per Fikse took our guests for a seightseeing around Trondheim today.
And yesterday they were out tobogganing!
Thank you to Sverresborg Museum and Nidaros Cathedral for your hospitality😁
We are proud to be showing off our beautiful city to our international friends🇳🇴

16/01/2026

⭐️ Herlige gladsaker i Adressa om kvaliteten på trønderske kortfilmer i forbindelse med årets utgave av Minimalen Kortfilmfestival 🤩 Terje Eidsvåg skriver: «Det er internasjonalt format over trøndersk kortfilm for tida (…) Sjelden har det vært større grunn til å merke seg de trønderske produksjonene i de internasjonale konkurranseprogrammene på Minimalen».

Vi på Midtnorsk er selvsagt superstolte over å bidratt til alle de fem ferske trønderske filmene på Minimalens program:

BABY BLUES fra Blaane, regi: Helen Komini Knudsen
EGO fra Syden Pictures, regi: Vegard Dahle
GRAVITY RACER fra Walther Bros, regi: Finn Walther
OVARY-ACTING fra Klipp og Lim, regi: Ida Melum
SEXY KJÆRLIGHET fra Helmet, regi: Jørn Utkilen

Stas også å lese saken om manusforfatter Anna Lian, regissør Helen Komini Knudsen og produsent Bente Maalens opplevelser fra prestisjefylte Tribeca Film Festival med Baby Blues i juni✨✨✨

Men nå altså; alle fem filmer er å se på Minimalen! Sjekk ut disse - og resten av det fantastiske kortfilmprogrammet🤩

Linker til artikler i kommentarfelt under (men bak betalingsmur)

16/01/2026

16/01/2026

Another great day at minimalen short film festival, featuring Cynthia Felandos short film studies symposium, Suzannah Mirghani, klipp og lim at Barnimalen, and so much more❣️

15/01/2026

A little recap of yesterday’s festivities🌟
Interviews, pitching, David Lynch, expo, Barnimalen, and an overload of incredible films!
And we’re just getting started, more magic coming 📽️

14/01/2026

The 38th Minimalen film festival is officially OPEN🤩
We had a great opening screening giving a sneak peak at what’s to come, featuring three regional short films presented by midtnorsk filmsenter.

We are super excited to show you our diverse set of programmes throughout the week🍿