Logo of Teror film fest

Deadline
01 Sep 2026


Published: 29 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Teror film fest

Teror, Spain


The “Teror Film Fest” festival is establishing itself on the Canary Islands scene with a “TERRIFYING” cultural offering, dedicated exclusively to horror films.

https://www.terorfilmfest.com/

Best Short Film Award: €1000 + Statuette

Best Actor Award: €500

(More awards may be added or expanded later depending on new sponsorships)

Requirements

The short film must be between 10 and 30 minutes long.

Production date after January 1, 2024.
Horror theme.

This is an excerpt from the rules. Please consult the full call for entries for complete information.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Terror



 
Logo of HALLNAYWOOD International Short Film Festival

Deadline
21 Sep 2026


Published: 29 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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HALLNAYWOOD International Short Film Festival

Aulnay sous bois , France


The Hallnaywood Festival is a must-attend film event dedicated to short films, held every year in Aulnay-sous-Bois. The festival showcases the creativity of both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world, offering audiences a diverse selection of short films across all genres.

The 2026 edition will mark a major milestone in its history with the celebration of its 10th edition. This anniversary edition represents ten years of commitment to cinema, the discovery of new talent, and the sharing of a common passion for short films. It will be an opportunity to celebrate the journey so far, highlight the filmmakers who have shaped the festival, and offer the audience an even more ambitious program, filled with standout moments and unique encounters.

In addition to screenings, Hallnaywood hosts meetings and discussions with industry professionals and experts, providing a valuable opportunity for learning, experience sharing, and networking. Active on social media, the festival also allows audiences to follow its news and behind-the-scenes content throughout the year.

Driven by values of diversity, creativity, and knowledge sharing, the Hallnaywood Festival has established itself over the years as a key event for short films in France. This 10th anniversary edition represents a major milestone in its development and promises to be an exceptional celebration of cinema, talent, and all those who have contributed to bringing the festival to life since its creation.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of National Television Series Contest FICAL

Deadline
14 Oct 2026


Published: 29 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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National Television Series Contest FICAL

Almería, Spain


National Spanish TV series competition only.


Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of CERTAMEN NACIONAL DE LARGOMETRAJES ÓPERA PRIMA - FICAL

Deadline
06 Oct 2026


Published: 29 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Feature films


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CERTAMEN NACIONAL DE LARGOMETRAJES ÓPERA PRIMA - FICAL

Almería, Spain


National feauture films competition only


Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of Film Festival La Otra Historia

Deadline
30 Sep 2026


Published: 29 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Film Festival La Otra Historia

Medellín, Colombia


The 16th version of the Festival has as its central theme ¨Community Cinema as a generator of Social Change and Progress¨, the jury prioritizes content that has this focus, however the reception of audiovisual pieces is not closed exclusively to said theme, for Therefore, other types of content will be widely accepted.

¨Community cinema is not only an art form, but also a powerful tool to promote fundamental values of a progressive society, such as gender equality, social justice and citizen participation. It facilitates debate, plurality and solidarity, and offers a means of expression for the different groups and identities that make up the social, cultural and identity fabric of Colombia, at local, regional and national levels. ¨

It is for this reason that the Comuna 13 Film and Video Festival, The Other History in its 2025 version has decided to generate spaces for dialogue and exchange of knowledge around community cinema, encouraging the participation of the most prominent groups in the country in this modality in order to share experiences, methodologies and knowledge with the academic sector of our city (Audiovisual creation network, technical media, peace schools among others)


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Mostra Internacional de Filmes de Montanha

Deadline
14 Aug 2026


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Mostra Internacional de Filmes de Montanha

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


The Rio Mountain Festival is the largest and oldest mountain film festival in Brazil. It takes place in Rio de Janeiro, which, despite being a coastal city, is surrounded by iconic mountains. Among these mountains are Sugarloaf Mountain, with its famous cable car; Corcovado, with the Christ the Redeemer statue; and the imposing Pedra da Gávea. All are represented in the Corcovado Trophy, awarded to the winning films.

For five days, usually in October, the public immerses itself in a program full of Brazilian and international films about adventure sports, nature, and mountain culture. The festival also features photography contests and exhibitions, book launches with author talks, art workshops, and sports activities for children.

As a member of the International Alliance for Mountain Film (IAMF), we are committed to following the principles that guide mountain film festivals in all their diversity, promoting international cooperation, sharing stories about the mountains, drawing attention to environmental issues, and celebrating the culture of outdoor life.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



 
Logo of XXIV Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival (Uruguay)

Deadline
07 Jan 2027


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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XXIV Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival (Uruguay)

Punta del Este, Uruguay


This international meeting, already a classic in Punta del Este, has some peculiarities that distinguish it from other Jewish Film Festivals in the world, due to the fact that it takes place in such a special seaside resort as Punta del Este, a meeting point where communities from different countries gather annually in Uruguay.

The Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival (Festival Internacional de Cine Judío de Uruguay, FICJU®) was born in 2003, with the purpose of generating a cultural, educational, didactic and illustrative space, oriented to promote the knowledge of the history of the Jewish people and its diverse cultures and traditions, thus seeking to strengthen our identity and integration through art.

Fiction films and documentaries with different perspectives of the Jewish theme are shown, spaces are organized for the analysis and reflection of the history, customs and cultures of our people around the world, and the memory of the Shoa (Holocaust) is constantly maintained.

We discover new aspects of our heritage and identity, as well as learn about the current conditions of the different Jewish communities around the world, fostering the integration of all Jewish people through the knowledge of our shared essence.

Thanks to the above, the Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival becomes a focus of tourist attraction, with an average of 2,500 attendees.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival

Deadline
30 Apr 2027


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films

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Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival

Vila do Conde, Portugal


Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Portugal, reaching its 35th edition in 2027.

The festival will be held from 2nd to 11th July 2027 and its main objective is the promotion of audiovisual and film production, selected according to quality criteria, at an event which focuses not only on the discovery of new films and directors, but also on the legacy of cinema.

Fiction, animation, documentary, and experimental films no longer than 60 minutes (unless otherwise noted), produced in 2026 or 2027 are eligible for the various competitions.

Out-of-competition programmes will highlight not only a selection of worldwide contemporary short films but also the relations between shorts and features, music and film, art and cinema.


OSCAR!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Near Nazareth Festival

Deadline
30 Nov 2026


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Near Nazareth Festival

Afula, Israel


Near Nazareth Festival ( NNF ) invites all film lovers to partake in our celebration.

Near Nazareth Festival hospitably opens its doors to filmmakers. Festival participants from around the world will show their works. We believe that the best place for them to present their work - is Near Nazareth Festival.

More than 6000 participants from 70 countries of 5 continents presented their films and works at the Festival in Israel since 2015.
The works are evaluated by an international jury. Many participants became prize-winners and winners in their nominations.
A festival diploma increases the prestige of the piece.
We invite you to take part in it. We will be glad to review your work.
Our motto is: Everyone has a chance to be evaluated and win! We wish you creative success.
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An important addition.

We continue our work.
We believe that film and art is very important during this time.
We still accept submissions and will hold online and live screenings as scheduled.

You may apply the code 20NNF10 for an additional 10% discount

We look forward to your new works.
Art is life.

Stay safe and healthy!
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Our festival - NNF - is the first of its kind.
Our festival will serve to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the world. Through cooperation with movie lovers from around the world, we will make history.
Today filmmakers from 65 countries are participating in the festival, and presented his works
Near Nazareth Festival Online Film Market - Free of charge for all participants of the NNFestival.
We post your film info on Near Nazareth Festival Facebook page - post + image.
We'll set up info about your film on Near Nazareth Festival website.
Page is opened and distributed among national and international distributors.
We are inviting of you to join
We do not limit the categories of participants. All films are presented in their original language. There is no need for subtitles in a foreign language different from the original.
Every submitting will be reviewed by a qualified jury and the audience.
Event venue - The Poznak Community Centers, Givat Ha-More


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of II Horizons IA (Punta del Este, Uruguay)

Deadline
26 Apr 2027


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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II Horizons IA (Punta del Este, Uruguay)

Punta del Este, Uruguay


Horizons IA – Punta del Este International AI Film Festival – celebrates its first edition from May 27 to 31 at The Grand Hotel in Punta del Este (Maldonado, Uruguay). This new international event is dedicated to exploring the creative possibilities of cinema made with artificial intelligence and the new forms of storytelling that emerge from the dialogue between artists and generative technologies.

Over five days, Horizons IA will present a selection of short films from around the world, along with talks, meetings, and the participation of national and international guests linked to cinema, technology, and digital arts.

With free admission, the festival seeks to become an open space for discovering new perspectives, experimenting with the audiovisual languages of the future, and connecting creators who are expanding the horizons of cinema in the age of artificial intelligence.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Bugarte Film and Visual Arts Festival

Deadline
31 Aug 2026


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Bugarte Film and Visual Arts Festival

Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia


Born in 2009 in order to highlight and encourage artistic expression, film and cultural identity of the region. Promoting the permanence of cultures and strengthening the cultural policies of the city as a mechanism for citizen and community participation; thus supporting the development, exhibition and dissemination of film and the visual arts in the city of Guadalajara de Buga and Valle del Cauca; proposing dialogue between the various expressions of art today and their participation mechanisms mainly in the youth population. This festival seeks to create spaces for discussion, artistic and audiovisual creation in a participatory manner.

The festival became the first event of its kind in this area, for display, training, capacity building and collective on the subject of film and visual arts in Guadalajara de Buga and Valle del Cauca.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Music Video



 
Logo of III Creative Campus Universidad Europea - International Animated Short Film Fest

Deadline
01 Sep 2026


Published: 27 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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III Creative Campus Universidad Europea - International Animated Short Film Fest

Madrid, Spain


Participate and showcase your animation talent!

Universidad Europea's Creative Campus is celebrating the second edition of its animated short film festival: a space for students and professionals to share their best work, compete for awards, and connect with the industry.

Who can enter?

Student
Students over 16 years of age or alumni graduating in 2024.

Note: Students must provide a current enrollment or 2024 graduation certificate. All categories must present a promotional teaser and poster of the work.


Professional
Members of the animation or video game industry

Format
MP4 or MOV (H.264) with HD 1080p resolution.

Language
They can be in any official language of Spain, with Spanish subtitles.

Theme
Free, as long as they respect the principles of non-discrimination, hatred, xenophobia, or explicit sexual content.

Rights
They must be original, and the author must own the exploitation rights. Accepted: Narrative and experimental short films, music videos, promotional pieces, video game cinematics.

Restriction
The use of generative artificial intelligence in the production of short films is not permitted.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Animation  Other



 
Logo of CLAM, INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL FILM FESTIVAL OF CATALONIA

Deadline
07 Aug 2026


Published: 26 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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CLAM, INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL FILM FESTIVAL OF CATALONIA

NAVARCLES, Spain


THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL FILM FESTIVAL OF CATALONIA has as his basic aims the dissemination and promotion of films that contribute to the knowledge of world cinema Social Film, on Human Rights and Civil Rights


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Globe International Film Festival

Deadline
25 Sep 2026


Published: 26 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Globe International Film Festival

Thane, India


Film/ Feature Film/Short Film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other

All Entertainment Catagory Accept.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Concurso Nacional de Cine Independiente de Cipolletti

Deadline
23 Aug 2026


Published: 26 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Concurso Nacional de Cine Independiente de Cipolletti

Cipolletti, Argentina


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of Festival de Cine Miradas Mayores

Deadline
28 Aug 2026


Published: 25 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Festival de Cine Miradas Mayores

San Felipe, Chile


The 2nd Miradas Mayores Film Festival is a space for dialogue, promotion, and reflection among filmmakers, their works, and audiences, with the aim of exploring the many ways of experiencing aging in contemporary society. Through the audiovisual medium, the festival seeks to bring forward stories that highlight the diversity of experiences, life paths, and realities of older adults, promoting a more human, inclusive, and respectful perspective on aging.

With a decentralized approach, Miradas Mayores brings cinema to different communities and regions, transforming each screening into an opportunity for community engagement and cultural participation.

The festival aims to challenge stereotypes that associate old age solely with dependency, illness, or unproductiveness, instead highlighting older adults as active participants in social, cultural, and community life.

Miradas Mayores is an invitation to build new narratives about aging, fostering recognition of the rights, dignity, and valuable contributions of older adults.

Through cinema, the festival seeks to contribute to a more inclusive society, where people's experience, memory, and diversity are valued as an essential part of our collective identity.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of All Is Prompt Artificial Intelligence AI Film Festival 2nd Edition

Deadline
25 Oct 2026


Published: 25 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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All Is Prompt Artificial Intelligence AI Film Festival 2nd Edition

Ciudad de México, Mexico


Todo es Prompt es un festival internacional de cine online de cortometrajes creados con inteligencia artificial. Este AI short film festival invita a cineastas, artistas y creadores de todo el mundo a explorar nuevas formas de narrativa audiovisual utilizando herramientas de inteligencia artificial.

El festival nace en un momento de transformación del cine. Durante años, muchos creadores dependieron de fondos, convocatorias, jurados y largos procesos de validación que dejaban más proyectos fuera que dentro. Mientras tanto, la tecnología avanzaba silenciosamente. Hoy, las herramientas de AI filmmaking permiten transformar ideas, prompts y guiones en imágenes cinematográficas.

Hoy una idea puede convertirse en una escena.
Hoy un texto puede convertirse en una película.
Hoy el acto de dirigir puede comenzar con una simple instrucción: un prompt.

Todo es Prompt surge en este punto de inflexión del cine con inteligencia artificial, donde los creadores pueden producir obras audiovisuales sin las barreras tradicionales de la industria. El festival celebra el cine generado con IA, desde obras experimentales hasta cortometrajes narrativos creados con herramientas de AI video generation y AI storytelling.

Invitamos a cineastas, artistas digitales y experimentadores de todo el mundo a enviar sus cortometrajes de inteligencia artificial y formar parte de una comunidad internacional que está explorando el futuro del cine.

Creemos en la autoría humana amplificada por herramientas de inteligencia artificial.

Creemos que la tecnología no reemplaza la visión: la expande.

No esperamos turno para crear.

No pedimos permiso para hacer nuestro cine.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of New York Short Film Festival

Deadline
24 Sep 2026


Published: 25 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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New York Short Film Festival

New York, United States


Join us for the 12th New York Short Film Festival (NYSFF), a week-long celebration of outstanding independent short films from America and across the globe!

Taking place November 6-12, 2026, at the iconic Cinema Village in Manhattan, this milestone edition promises an unforgettable showcase of creativity, innovation, and storytelling. NYSFF champions emerging filmmakers, providing a platform for bold, diverse voices in cinema.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival

Deadline
25 Sep 2026


Published: 25 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival

Naples, Italy


The "Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival" is an event intended to serve as an international showcase for films of various types and gender, in order to promote and spread the art, auteur and experimental films that are not released in cinemas playhouses, to foster dialogue between different experiences and to create a meeting point for the support of cinema culture.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Primeiro Plano - Festival de Cinema de Juiz de Fora e Mercocidades

Deadline
31 Jul 2026


Published: 24 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Primeiro Plano - Festival de Cinema de Juiz de Fora e Mercocidades

Juiz de Fora, Brazil


Submissions are now open for another edition of the Primeiro Plano Film Festival of Juiz de Fora and Mercocities.

You can submit your short film to the festival's competitive sections until July 31.

The Regional Competition is open to filmmakers from Juiz de Fora and the surrounding region. The Mercocities Competition is dedicated to first-time directors from across Brazil and South American countries.

In addition to screening selected films, the festival continues to encourage new productions and strengthen the independent audiovisual sector.

The festival takes place in November and features a diverse programme including film screenings, workshops, panel discussions, networking events, and special activities for both audiences and filmmakers.

Follow our social media channels to stay up to date with all the latest news about this year's edition.

Submit your film and become part of the history of Primeiro Plano Film Festival!


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental