Kraków's longest-running film festival, and one of the oldest events in the world dedicsted to documentary films, short feature films and short animations, KFF's humble beginnings date back to its inaugural year in 1961, when it was known as the Polish Short Film Festival. Over the years, KFF has evolved from its initial aim of celebrating native short films to encapsulating an international repertoire of documentary, animated and short feature films, awarding prizes for the best Polish and international entries in these categories, plus a special competition just for music documentaries. In fact, the winner of the 'Golden Horn' - the top prize for new documentaries - is eligible for Oscar selection, making KFF one of Poland's most prestigious and important film festivals. Expect to get your film fix with screenings of over 250 films from all over the world, accompanied by various exhibitions, concerts, open-air shows and meetings with artists.

Find the full programme for 2026 online close to the starting date. Screenings will take place at Kino Pod Baranami, Nowa Huta Cultural Centre, and a special outdoor screen on the riverbank below Wawel Castle.

After successfully pioneering a hybrid format during the pandemic, the Kraków Film Festival repertoire will also be available online (Polish VPN required) via their own VOD platform from June 5 to June 19.