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Alexandria Short Film Festival

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The Alexandria short film festival ( Egypt ) was founded by Alexandria Art Circle Association in order to give a chance for filmmakers to present their work to the public and this in the heart of Alexandria to be a lighthouse of cinema in the world.The festival is held annually, and its first edition was in 2015.

The festival aims to provide a suitable atmosphere to exchange experiences between filmmakers from all over the world and give opportunities for short filmmakers to present their films whether narrative, documentary, or animation, in front of the audience, with the aim of conducting fruitful discussions between the filmmaker and the audience and providing a safe platform for [...]








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Logo of Alexandria Short Film Festival
Published: 24 Jun 2026
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films



Alexandria Short Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Jan 2027

Call for entries

OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The festival provides accommodation and internal transportation during the festival period.

The Alexandria short film festival ( Egypt ) was founded by Alexandria Art Circle Association in order to give a chance for filmmakers to present their work to the public and this in the heart of Alexandria to be a lighthouse of cinema in the world.The festival is held annually, and its first edition was in 2015.

The festival aims to provide a suitable atmosphere to exchange experiences between filmmakers from all over the world and give opportunities for short filmmakers to present their films whether narrative, documentary, or animation, in front of the audience, with the aim of conducting fruitful discussions between the filmmaker and the audience and providing a safe platform for [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



Alexandria, Egypt



 
 
 
 
Logo of Bolivia Lab International Short Film Festival: In Short – Intense Glows
Published: 23 Jun 2026
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films



Festival Internacional de Cortos Bolivia Lab en corto Intensos Fulgores

Deadline: 11 Jul 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Only for Ibero-American filmmakers.


A segunda edição do Festival Internacional Bolivia Lab en Corto 2026 “Intensos Fulgores” faz parte do XVIII Bolivia Lab 2026.

O Festival, voltado para a exibição, difusão e fortalecimento do curta-metragem ibero-americano, bem como para o incentivo a novas vozes do setor audiovisual boliviano, convida você a inscrever seu projeto nas diferentes categorias, abertas a pessoas da Bolívia e de toda a Ibero-América.

Este encontro será realizado na cidade de Sucre, Bolívia, tornando-se um espaço de intercâmbio, exibição e celebração do cinema contemporâneo e contará com duas linhas de participação
claramente diferenciadas:

• Curta-metragem nacional e internacional (tema livre).

• Câmara livre nacional, tema (Histórias que migram)

“Histórias [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



Sucre, Bolivia



 
 

 
Logo of IBERSHORTS Award
Published: 20 Jun 2026
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Premio IberShorts

Deadline: 30 Nov 2026

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HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

Short film festival

IBERSHORTS aims to provide international visibility to the production of fiction and animation short films made in Ibero-American countries, including Portugal and excluding Spain.

IBERSHORTS is organised by Festival de Málaga in collaboration with Festhome and seeks to strengthen the cultural and cinematographic ties between these regions, offering a privileged showcase within one of the most relevant festivals in the Spanish and Latin American film landscape.

In order to fulfil these objectives, IBERSHORTS will take place within the framework of Festival de Málaga, which will hold its 30th Edition from 26 February to 7 March 2027.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Málaga, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of ABYCINE Albacete Independent Film Festival and Market
Published: 18 Jun 2026
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 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films



Abycine – Festival y Mercado de Cine Independiente de Albacete

Deadline: 26 Jul 2026

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GOYA Qualifiers

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Only for Spanish Filmmakers

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Albacete, Spain



 
 

 
Logo of Mecal Pro,  29th Barcelona International Short and Animation Film Festival
Published: 18 Jun 2026
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Short films



Mecal Pro, 29º Festival Internacional De Cortometrajes Y Animación De Barcelona

Deadline: 23 Feb 2027

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Mecal Pro has consolidated its long history as one of the most important short film festivals in Europe and the world. Backed by local, national, and international institutions, the festival maintains its strong commitment to the exhibition, promotion, and networking of audiovisual creations in the short format—connecting filmmakers, distributors, and audiences alike, with a special focus on fostering emerging talent. In 2026, we screened more than 300 short films across the 29 sections we program.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Barcelona, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Almería International Film Festival
Published: 14 Jun 2026
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Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Festival Internacional de Cine de Almería

Deadline: 14 Aug 2026

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The 25th Almería International Film Festival will be held in Almería (Spain), in order to promote the province of Almeria through the strengthening the historical links of the province with the audiovisual industry and culture, from Friday 13th November to Sunday 22st November 2026. The Festival is organized by Almería Provincial Council.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Almería, Spain



 
 
 

 
Logo of Festival de Málaga
Published: 11 Jun 2026
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Short films
Feature films



Festival de Málaga

Deadline: 08 Nov 2026

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

1. OBJECTIVES

The objectives of Festival de Malaga are to disseminate and promote Spanish films and their general cultural sphere. In this sense, the Festival is also a platform for Latin American film productions. Its functions include hosting an event for the different professional sectors of films in Spanish (construed as films produced in Spain and all of Latin America, including Brazil) to boost their development and promote international sales.

Festival de Málaga is recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (FIAPF) (www.fiapf.org).

In compliance with these objectives, the 29th Edition of Festival de Málaga will be held from 6th to 15 th March 2026.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Málaga, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of The 25th International Student Film and Video Festival (ISFVF)
Published: 09 Jun 2026
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Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



The 25th International Student Film and Video Festival (ISFVF)

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

Short film festival

a. Screenings

1. International Competition Screenings:
The shortlisted works of this year’s ISFVF will be screened, and the audience will vote on the screened works. Post-screening exchanges with the main creators and teachers will be arranged, and they will be asked to share their experiences with the audience through discussions.

2. Featured Showcase:
To promote high-quality film education resources from around the world, the Festival will collaborate with other film and television schools, cultural institutions or short film festivals to present joint screenings and thematic screenings. They will provide a platform toshowcase and inspire discussions on diverse cultural expressions in cinematic works from around the world.

3. Screening Tour in Universities:
Following the [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Beijing, China



 
 
 

 
Logo of Gijon International Film Festival
Published: 02 Jun 2026
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Short films
Feature films



Festival Internacional De Cine De Gijón / Xixón

Deadline: 13 Sep 2026

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

GIJÓN/XIXÓN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (FICX) aims to showcase a wide and varied selection of auteur cinema currently being produced worldwide and especially focused on innovative films and emerging filmmakers. High quality, personal, young in its shape, edgy and independent cinema at a creative level. During its selection process, the Festival will prioritise those works of interest that have their World, International, European or Spanish premiere at FICX as well as those that do not have commercial distribution agreements in the Spanish territory.

Acknowledged as “Specialized Festival” by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association)

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Gijón, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Short Film Week Regensburg
Published: 02 Jun 2026
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films



Internationale Kurzfilmwoche Regensburg

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

Short film festival

The International Short Film Week Regensburg was founded in 1994 by the Arbeitskreis Film Regensburg e.V. (AKF e.V.) as a non-profit festival and has been held annually ever since.

What began as a small experiment has grown into an integral part of Regensburg’s cultural scene. Since March 2013, the festival has officially operated under the name International Short Film Week Regensburg.

At no fewer than four venues across Regensburg, the festival celebrates the short film format.

In addition, throughout the year the festival maintains a regional, national, and international presence through collaborations with partner festivals, supporters, and sponsors.

Four competitions form the heart of the festival, and the several thousand submissions received each year testify to [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Regensburg, Germany