The Roca Film Festival is a cultural project nonprofit organized in the village of Roca (Guitiriz), which is projected films, documentaries and short films themed music, outdoors, and in order to energize the cultural life of our village and its surroundings.
SITGES FANPITCH 2024
The Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia organizes Sitges FanPitch (Sitges FanLab), its pitch competition for feature film and serialized production projects, for the tenth consecutive year.
Sitges FanPitch is an international pitching competition focused on feature films and serialized production in development with themes of horror, science fiction, and/or fantasy. The event will take place in a hybrid format on October 6 and 7, 2024, as part of the Sitges Festival.
A maximum of five series and a maximum of seven feature films from around the world will be selected. Additionally, projects selected by the Festival at collaborating film markets of Sitges FanPitch will also be included.
The creators of the selected projects will have the opportunity to pitch their projects and meet with participating companies. Moreover, the five winning feature film projects will have the chance to receive travel grants for international circulation.
This year, the Feratum Film Festival, located in Mexico, joins the Sitges FanPitch market circuit and will select one project to be part of the next Feratum Residencyand, at the same time, we create an extra section dedicated to projects in Catalan entitled Catalunya Imaginaria.
In the series category, one winning project will be selected and awarded a cash prize for its development.
For the fourth consecutive year, this edition will be complemented by the Showrunners LAB, a seminar providing introduction and advice on the figure of the showrunner. Selected series projects will have the opportunity for individual mentoring sessions with participating showrunners.
NEW DELHI FILM FESTIVAL - NDFF
21, 22 and 23 February, 2025
India International Centre-ICC, New Delhi INDIA
Human interests are changing, with changing cinema techniques and short/documentary/feature film styles are changing us and our attitude.
This attitude will now screen in the heart of Delhi through the finest global short, feature and documentary films.
ONE FILM CAN CHANGE ONE PERSON OR ALL HUMAN OR ONE COUNTRY OR WHOLE WORLD.
WELCOME TO THE CAPITAL OF INDIA
Organized by: Jaipur International Film Festival & Trust
Girls just wanna have FAN
Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia presents its third call for the creation of a short teaser within the WomanInFan program (Sitges FanLab). This initiative aims to promote the visibility and inclusion of women creators in fantastic cinematography by proposing the creation of a piece for circulation in the audiovisual market, serving as a sample of an idea for a fantastic genre feature film.
WomanInFan expands its scope to film production to support the work of female filmmakers within the fantastic genre industry.
The Evaluation Committee will select 10 projects from all submissions, of which there will be one winner. The 9 finalists and the winning project will have the right to participate in the industry sessions of the 57th edition of the Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia with an Industry accreditation (excluding private events).
FanCineQueer, the International LGBTI Film Festival of Extremadura, celebrates this year its 27th edition between the 8th and the 17th of November launching its traditional Short Films Call with the purpose of recognising, visibilising and fostering the production and dissemination of recent or unreleased LGBTI works.
Fantàstik Granollers is the fantastic and horror film festival of Granollers, which has been held since 2012. It has become a unique event in the city, in which a cultural proposal related exclusively to fantastic and horror films is offered. and everything that is related to it, betting very strongly on short films.
It is an excellent opportunity for film lovers to see innovative films, as well as to connect with other people interested in this topic.
Apart from the festival, other activities are carried out during the year related to the dissemination of fantasy and horror films.
Corrosive is a new festival for those who find joy and entertainment in horror and fantasy films.
Taking place in San Jose, Costa Rica, our goal is to bring followers of dark, gory and fantastic stories closer to films that are not shown regularly at commercial movie theaters in the country. We expect Costa Rican audiences to be eager to devour all those movies during the 5 days of the festival.
But over and above all, Corrosive is the kind of film festival that we would have loved to attend back in our college years, to experience and digest all kinds of unique proposals in the genre.
Please visit submission.isfvf.online to fill out the submission form.
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. Special Screenings:
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. Retrospective Screenings:
To connect the past with the present, some representative works will be selected from the shortlists of previous years’ ISFVF for screening.
4. Screening Tour in Universities:
Following the conclusion of this year’s Festival, some representative works from the award-winning entries will be chosen for academic screenings and exchanges at other universities.
b. Exchange Activities
1. Academic Exchanges in Classes:
The main creators of shortlisted works will be invited to Beijing Film Academy’s classrooms to conduct academic discussions and share their creative experiences with faculty and students in the relevant courses.
2. Thematic Forums and Lectures:
Experts, scholars and practitioners in the film and television industry will be invited to conduct themed discussions aimed at guiding the creative path and development of young film and television students.
3. Thematic Workshops:
Thematic interactions based on professional practice will be conducted to inspire participants with new methods and ideas, and nurture their creativity.
4. Cultural Tour in Beijing:
The main creators of shortlisted works and distinguished guest representatives will be invited to visit World Heritage sites and/or cultural landmarks in Beijing to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, fostering cultural exchange and appreciation.
c. Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held. The announcement of awards will take place at the Closing Ceremony.
The FICC is one of the pioneering festivals in Ecuador that has been consolidated throughout more than two decades of history. During different editions, our event received the visit of renowned international film personalities such as Laurent Cantet, Isaki Lacuesta, Goran Paskaljevic and Eduardo Noriega, among many others.
And since 2021, with its own organization, the Cuenca International Shortfest has been held, as an allied space of the FICC, to promote short films.
The 2025 edition will feature four international competitive sections: International Feature Film Competition (for works of more than 40 minutes of any theme, genre and style); Latin American Feature Film Competition, International Short Film Competition, and Competition for Ecuadorian and Cuenca short films.
Outside of competition, we have the section called “FREE”, focused on human rights films (including themes such as ecology and feminism).
The Cuenca International Film Festival 2025 will take place from June 12 to 19 in the city of Santa Ana de los Cuatro Ríos de Cuenca, Ecuador.
Get ready for an unparalleled cinematic experience in the second edition of the "GrimmWatch Horror Film Festival!" This edition of the festival promises to immerse attendees in the depths of terror, exploring the unknown through a careful selection of films and special events.
The Teatro Comunale of Modena, within the frame of Modena Belcanto Festival and in collaboration with the Associazione Circuito Cinema and Sala Truffaut, announces the VOX/IMAGE competition for short films on the theme of Belcanto. The subject of the short videos will be vocality understood not only in a lyrical context but in its broadest sense.
MODENA BELCANTO FESTIVAL
Modena Belcanto Festival is born from Modena Città del Belcanto, an event that in May 2024 will characterize the initiatives promoted as part of a project that the Municipality of Modena, the Modena Foundation, the Modena Municipal Theater Foundation and the Vecchi-Tonelli Conservatory of Music. The four institutions have set up a committee that has been working successfully for seven years to enhance the city's opera tradition and its musical heritage, opening up to many collaborations with other institutions in the area.
From 2024 the program that accompanies and marks these initiatives will take the form of a festival with the aim of enhancing the entertainment, training and research activities, which have already consolidated the tradition of Belcanto in Modena. To these will be added cultural references and different languages: from opera to ancient music through electronics, pop and media arts.
The artistic aspect is accompanied by the tourist attractiveness of the city and its high cultural profile which is now widely established at an international level, with increasingly greater recognition in recent years. The festival was created to broaden the perspective on the valorization of bel canto and vocality in its broadest sense, in the context of the territory, city and regional, of its protagonists and its history. This is associated with innovative aspects such as attention to new creativity, with express reference to Modena UNESCO Creative City.
Our Short Film Fund initiative supports the production of a short film screenplay (20 pages max) or the completion of a short film (under 20 minutes) with a grant of up to £5,000 (approx $6,300), a kit rental package, and in-kind post production services. Filmmakers can apply without a producer – we can help you find one if your project is selected.
Our goal is to create a funding opportunity where story is king. There are no boxes to tick apart from writing a great story that is viable for production. We are not afraid of being the first entity to provide funding for your project and become the first stepping stone for you to be able to raise further financing, if required.
HOW IT WORKS
Unsolicited Scripts will review all the submissions and select 6 finalists based exclusively on their creative merit.
A jury composed of all the organisations involved in the initiative will assign the awards. They may decide to assign all the awards to a single project or split them among multiple projects.
The Zaragoza Film Festival, founded in 1995 to create a cinematic activity in the city. At first his main title was the Young Filmmakers. Since 2007 its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.
Festival with various events, generalist and national character (although some of its events are international).
Starting in 2021, after celebrating the 25th edition of the Festival, we propose an evolution of the project.
The Zaragoza Film Festival was born in 1995 to create a cinematographic activity in the city. In principle its main denomination was that of Young Directors. As of 2007, its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.
Festival with different Contests, of a general and national nature (although some of its Contests are International).
As of our silver anniversary, we are carrying out a renovation and updating of the project.
As of our 28th edition and within the Official Section of our Festival, the Short Film Contest for New Latin American Talents was born, thanks to the collaboration with the Pampa Film Commission, from Argentina.
The Wild Cinema presents a selection of films in which nature, adventure, and sustainability will be the protagonists.
The films will be projected in a natural environment, with the stars as a ceiling and the trees as seatmates. A different cinematographic evening, in the community, outdoors, and with all the advantages of a total festival like The Wild.
Onward!! Join us during this decadal survey of sci-fi excellence.
It is a celebration of old and new. As one of the oldest science fiction festivals, we will present you with a selection of insights and stories never seen. There is plenty of planning and work to do. We are open to participants planetwide to join us in the beautiful city of Miami, Florida.
The intent of SciFi Miami is to showcase the best in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comedy, and other imaginatively-themed films from around the world. This celebration is in the trendy and progressively global megalopolis of Miami, Florida. Our creative and inspirational environment is ideal for exploring films that ponder the infinite possibilities our multiverse holds.
There will be workshops, panels, and lectures. In addition to this ninth season, the Film Market will be available. We have invited distributors to connect with filmmakers.
Notifications typically begin a week after the last submission date. So grab tickets early, inform your friends, and prepare for the best original content to reach South Florida.
The Los Angeles Crime and Horror Film Festival aims to showcase crime drama, true crime, horror, and related subgenres from around the world.
We provide independent filmmakers with a platform to connect with audiences, industry professionals, and fellow filmmakers who share their passion for crime and horror cinema.
With live screenings at a historic theater in Hollywood, the LA Crime and Horror Film Festival gives recognition to the independent films and filmmakers in crime and horror storytelling.
Winners considered by Hollywood production companies reps, and streaming platforms including:
ZERO GRAVITY
THE BLOOD LIST / BRILLSTEIN
THINK TANK MANAGEMENT
TXL FILMS
BINGE HORROR
... and more.
The FENAVID International Film Festival is held annually in the city of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Organized by the Audiovisual Foundation (FUNDAV), the Festival has become the most important film event in Bolivia and one of the most relevant in Latin America.
Since its first version, carried out in 2001, more than 10,000 audiovisual works from 30 countries have been presented at this meeting, which has transcended the borders of Bolivia and America.
In each version, FENAVID offers the public more than 150 screenings of feature films, short films, music videos and a series of audiovisual works that are exhibited free of charge for the public.
FENAVID always has first-rate guests. The event was attended by internationally renowned figures such as Celso Franco, protagonist of "7 boxes", Marisol Correa, Colombian actress, Alexandre Rodrigues and Leandro Firmino de Hora (protagonists of the acclaimed Brazilian film "Ciudad de Dios"), the Argentine producer Vanessa Ragone (winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Film in 2010), Bolivian directors Marcos Loayza and Rodrigo Bellot and Argentine actress Aymará Rovera, to name a few.
Beyond glamor and film screenings, FENAVID is a macro meeting where producers, directors, actors, specialists and a whole multitude of people passionate about cinema converge.
During the days of its realization, the Festival has a series of parallel activities, such as children's film shows, video clip competition, workshops, talks, colloquia and debates.
One of the most anticipated events of FENAVID is the Santa Cruz 100X100 Film Production Meeting. It consists of bringing together 25 emerging film talents in Latin America. The chosen ones travel to Santa Cruz de la Sierra and, during the development of the festival, have the mission of producing a short film in 100 hours.
