Hitting the Subsidy Ceiling: Why the Brussels Short Film Festival is Turning Down Growth

Despite record submissions and Oscar-qualifying status, founders Pascal Hologne and Céline Masset reveal how inflation and stagnant public funding are strangling the beloved Belgian festival.

Apr 23, 2026

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The Brussels Short Film Festival (BSFF), running its 29th edition from April 22 to May 2, is facing a uniquely European industry problem: it is too successful for its own budget.

The event is drawing …

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