November Festival

The 2026 festival takes place on 20–21 November! November Festival is Sweden’s national platform for young filmmakers. The festival is a unique annual meeting place where filmmakers and audiences can exchange experiences, share opinions and make new connections across age groups and regions. The festival features screenings of competing films, seminars, face-to-face meetings with current film personalities, and festivities—not least the closing awards gala, where both November Festival and our partners present prizes and awards. November Festival is preceded by 19 regional qualifying events across the country, and the competition serves as a national “final.” Over the festival’s two days, around 45 of Sweden’s best short films made by young filmmakers are screened. Films competing nationally in the Middleweight (ages 16–19) and Heavyweight (ages 20–26) categories must comply with the national rules and are judged by a qualified jury. November Festival works to maintain close ties with the film industry and participates in international networks with other festivals and forums for young filmmakers. November Festival is organised by N3 Mötesplats för ung kultur, Trollhättans Stad, with support from Svenska Filminstitutet, Västra Götalandsregionen and Folkets Hus Kulturhuset.