3rd NEZ Magic lantern Film Festival:
Magic Lantern Film Festival is a unique Film festival that celebrates the best of European cinema. It only accepts European Cinema. Into its second year, the first edition showcased Cannes and Berlin and Oscar awarded movies from top rated Directors of European cinema fraternity.
Magic lantern Film Festival is part of NEZ Foundation that also conducts highly popular decade old NEZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
It accepts all formats of cinema, short, feature length, documentaries and smart phone shot cinema.
Presented by the London Festival of Cinema in collaboration with the Northern Festival of Cinema
Our next event is a special one-day celebration of unity, storytelling, and festive spirit. The Festival That Stole Christmas brings together multiple film festivals across the UK to spotlight diverse voices and spread the magic of cinema during the holiday season. Held in London, this unique event blends the warmth of Christmas with the excitement of independent film, championing togetherness through powerful stories.
At the London Festival of Cinema, our ongoing mission is to champion the work of writers and filmmakers, and this goal has never felt as urgent as it does today. Our film competition has grown year after year, and so have our efforts to serve as an avenue into the ever-evolving entertainment industry.
Known as the “Filmmakers' Festival,” the London Festival of Cinema recognizes the importance of narrative at the core of filmmaking. By celebrating the work of storytellers—those committed to crafting intricate worlds, fully-formed characters, and diverse perspectives—LFOC bolsters its reputation as a champion for the creator.
4 REASONS TO SUBMIT TO THE LONDON FESTIVAL OF CINEMA:
THE SELECTION PROCESS
We take to heart the amount of work put into each film. By submitting your work to LFOC, you’re entering into a dynamic community where new visions and untapped talent can flourish. Beyond production value, budget, and stars, we value the power of a well-told story. The LFOC screening team comprises filmmakers, industry professionals, and staff members passionate about the art of filmmaking and the craft of storytelling.
THE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
The festival is a hotspot for networking, with numerous opportunities to connect with key players in the film industry. Meet distributors, agents, producers, and fellow filmmakers in our movie theaters, conference halls, and social events. Many films find distribution deals, and important industry connections are made each year at our festival.
THE CITY
London is a vibrant hub for creativity, culture, and innovation. Known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and diverse cultural scene, the city provides an inspiring backdrop for our festival. From historic landmarks to trendy eateries, there's something for everyone in this cosmopolitan capital.
THE LFOC HUB
LFOC isn’t your average fest. Beyond the screenings, the festival is a thriving hub of filmmakers and supporters. Our parties are where relationships are forged, and subsequent projects are born. There's no hierarchy here—just passionate individuals coming together to celebrate the magic of cinema.
NOTE:
The notification date listed is the maximum date but in most cases, you'll receive a decision 1–2 business weeks after submission.
16th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival-26, New Delhi, India
Celebrating Excellence in Cinema
The Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival is a not-to-profit, non-commercial & India’s only independent film festival, established in the year 2011 in Delhi NCR with a mission to celebrate the cinema & work of aspiring, young, independent & professional filmmakers. The festival is important for Indian film industry as it is organized on 30 April each year to mark the birth anniversary of Late.Shri. Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, who is regarded as the father of Indian Cinema & fondly remembered as Dada Saheb Phalke by the film fraternity across the India & globe. Its aim is to recognize the enlightening, entertaining & progressive new age cinema of youth & experienced filmmakers.
In past years festival gains reputation & regarded as among most prestigious festival in India. The festival grows over the years & attracts filmmakers from across the India & 110+ nations across the world. The festival has sections for feature films, short films, documentaries, animations, music videos & ad films. The festival awards the filmmakers in production, creative, music & performance categories.
16th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival-2026 aims to celebrate the excellence in cinema. Dada Saheb Phalke started the movement of cinema in India in real sense & he is the symbol of excellence. His contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled. Today Indian cinema is touching the sky in terms of both content & technology but it is worth mentioning that it was started by legendry Dada Saheb Phalke and we are just carrying it forward.
Founded by the Educationexpo TV, a leading entertainment research & branding company and managed by Miniboxoffice, Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival-26 provides chance to filmmakers to showcase their creativity. While the festival is open to filmmakers of all age, we feel that just as it is imperative that we should support and encourage participation by filmmaking community members & professional, it is also important that we find and cultivate the future members of the entertainment industry.
ATOM Film Festival
About ATOM Film Festival:
ATOM Film Festival, a sister festival of the Ooty Short Film Festival (a pioneering platform that has engaged global audiences for over 9 years), is a dynamic new movement dedicated to uncovering the fundamental truths of our world through documentary filmmaking. Named for the atom—the building block of matter—ATOM empowers filmmakers to dissect urgent global issues, from climate crises and AI ethics to social inequality and cultural preservation, transforming viewers into advocates for change.
Why Submit Your Film?
Legacy & Credibility: Born from the legacy of the Ooty Short Film Festival, ATOM combines proven expertise with a bold, futuristic vision for documentary storytelling.
Global Impact: Showcase your work to audiences and industry leaders passionate about truth, justice, and innovation. Films that illuminate hidden narratives, amplify marginalized voices, or challenge misinformation will thrive here.
Community & Action: Join a vibrant community of filmmakers, activists, and thought leaders through panels, workshops, and networking events designed to spark dialogue and mobilize collective action.
Themes We Champion: AI Ethics, Ecology, Culture & Society
Your Film, Our Mission:
ATOM is more than a festival—it’s a catalyst for global awareness. We seek documentaries that break down complex issues to their core, inspire empathy, and drive tangible change. Whether your work exposes systemic injustices, explores ethical frontiers in technology, or preserves fading cultures, ATOM provides the platform to amplify your voice.
Join the Movement:
Submit your documentary via Festhome and become part of a festival that bridges the visionary spirit of Ooty’s legacy with a relentless focus on truth. Together, we’ll turn stories into action.
RULES OF THE CALL FOR DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILMS MENORCA DOC FEST 2026
The Menorca Doc Fest is a film and photography festival that aims to raise public awareness through the documentary genre, understanding it as a tool to promote critical thinking about the phenomena of the past and present that affect contemporary society.
The international competition will reward the best soundtrack, then the best film music composer who will receive the Grand Prix The international competition will reward the best soundtrack, then the best film music composer who will receive the Grand Prix “VIOLETTA D’ORO” (Golden Violette), a flower that is the symbol of Parma, but also represents the name of the most famous female heroin created by Giuseppe Verdi, much loved by the public.
In addition to the first prize, the Violetta d'Oro, will be assigned the “Violetta d'Argento” to the best movie, and Honorable Mentions to best director, best photography best actor, best script and best short film.
The purpose of this initiative is not only pointing out to the audience recent and important features, but also underlining the value of a musical score as an essential element for the poetry and the success of a movie itself.
Besides, the contest will be a chance for film makers and producers to show their own works to a various audience and to a high-qualified international jury.
In addition of the section about feature films, it has been included also a section concerning short films, that will participate in the contest for a dedicated award.
The attendance is open to feature films and videos of any nationality, subject and length (musical productions but also dramatic films, comics, historical or Tv productions, etc).
SPECIAL CATEGORY: short film of Dance, with a Jury that will give a "DANCE AWARD".
Award Ceremony will take place at Casa della Musica in Parma on September 26th 2026 at 5.00pm with Dinner Gala, at which all producers or directors who have their film in nomination will be invited.
Deadline of inscription: 10th June 2026.
You’ve chosen to film. Chosen to put together a visual piece of art if we may say so. Today when anyone with a camera can, in theory, make a film... how will you make your short film stand out? What you intend to do with your film is what the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival is all about. We will be what you create.
After the tremendous success that was BISFF 2024, we are all set to host the 15th edition. Just as every year, this is an attempt to understand the medium a little better and go a little further in inventing new forms of storytelling as filmmakers.
This year the Festival will be a HYBRID Version, having both Online and Venue Screenings. Online Screenings will be only for INDIAN Geography
The festival showcases shorts from across the world, creating a physical space for a great audience experience and bringing together a keen audience for the filmmakers. BISFF also exhibits works by past masters who have dabbled in short filmmaking that today is viewed as an art form that needs a unique approach. Additionally, the festival presents talks and panel discussions with leading thinkers and industry practitioners, enabling budding makers to interact with the best in the industry. BISFF also includes hands on learning experiences in workshops and demonstrations by professionals, putting together an exclusive audience experience and perhaps space for makers to find what they are looking for.
Dear Fellow Film Maker
Now we are IMDB listed festival for season 6 onwards! It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the upcoming Phare International Film Festival in Mauritius. This year we have introduced new categories for young film makers as we celebrate our fifth anniversary! In addition We have dedicated a special category for our colleagues who have difficulty entering festivals due to restrictions or other limitations. You will find special free entry categories for your use below.
Phare International Film Festival is organised by a dedicated team of local film-makers. Having created films and entered festivals ourselves, we wanted to create a festival of our own. Our own films have won awards at numerous festivals around the world, so we appreciate the value of each project we review.
Learning from our experience and applying our knowledge, we aim to empower local and regional film-makers. Our festival is viewable live via social media channels and screened at one of the Island's local cinemas.
Our film festival brings local and international film-makers together in Mauritius to share culture, ideas, knowledge, experience, and, more importantly, each other’s creations.
In 2026 we will be launching Phare Stories OTT platform, with revenue share models and a host of other innovative tools to empower creators. Winners will be offered a prime positioning, and, where possible, a revenue sharing contract.
We look forward to sharing your project and to welcoming you to Phare International Film Festival.
Welcome to the Northstar Filmfare International Film Festival—an avant-garde cinematic journey that extends beyond traditional boundaries. Focused on empowering emerging filmmakers in the dynamic world of cinema, NFIFF emphasizes globally showcasing your work, securing press coverage, and fostering connections with influential figures in the industry.
At NFIFF, we warmly embrace filmmakers from around the world, anticipating films that embody courage, determination, and unique voices. Our commitment extends to supporting content creators and cultivating an environment where creativity thrives.
In the realm of NFIFF, the spotlight illuminates filmmaking every month. Winners receive an exclusive laurel and certificate, tangible recognition of their accomplishments. Submit your masterpiece today and explore new horizons in the world of filmmaking with NFIFF.
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Filmmakers from all countries can participate in this festival!
All language, All film /project/song accepted & Any Duration Accept.
Asian Talent International Film Festival 2025, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Filmmakers from all countries can participate in this festival!
Through the festival, we want to take the cinema culture to the people.
Our goal is to connect all the filmmakers from the Asian continent.
It is also our aim to inculcate a basic understanding of cinema in the coming generations.
We are confident that every country on the Asian continent will have a filmmaker, and we are ready to give their artwork a mainstream platform.
The Río Negro International Social Film Festival is an audiovisual festival that aims to promote cinema within the country and abroad. The festival will be held in March with a competition of feature films and short films, both fiction, animation and documentary. There will also be talks and workshops.
Set in the heart of Qatar’s modern cultural hub, the Lusail International Film Festival (LIFF) is a global celebration of cinema, creativity, and cultural exchange. The festival brings together filmmakers, artists, and industry leaders from around the world to showcase groundbreaking films, foster dialogue, and explore diverse storytelling traditions.
Hosted annually in Lusail City an icon of innovation and architectural excellence. LIFF features an inspiring lineup of international and regional premieres, masterclasses, industry panels, and red-carpet events. The festival highlights voices from the Arab world while embracing global cinema that challenges, inspires, and entertains.
An engaging festival featuring curated screenings, filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and awards. Selected filmmakers will connect with audiences, gain exposure, and celebrate their work in a vibrant, supportive environment. A two-day event featuring scheduled film blocks by category, morning and afternoon panels, evening Q&A sessions, and a closing night awards presentation.
LIFF is more than just a film festival it is a platform for emerging talent, a meeting point for visionaries, and a cultural bridge connecting Qatar to the world.
The Cinemana festival was founded in 2021 at the Alliance Française de Tunis offices.
It's a festival dedicated to emerging Tunisian short films, bringing together film students, independent filmmakers, and cinema lovers to train, meet industry professionals, and showcase their own work in competition for awards.
The Alliance Française, the world's largest associative cultural network, operates around two complementary strategic missions: promoting the French language and developing cultural projects that encourage diversity, mobility, and intercultural dialogue.
In this context, the Alliance Française de Tunis launched and supported the creation of the Cinemana festival, conceived as a key platform for training, professional development, and cultural outreach.
Cinemana primarily serves young filmmakers, students, independent creators, and enthusiasts, offering them opportunities for training, visibility, and networking with audiovisual industry professionals. The festival nurtures emerging talent through specialized workshops, professional meetings, competitive screenings, and focused artistic mentorship. It provides a practical pathway for cultural and professional development, especially for young people.
In 2025, the festival evolved significantly with its transformation into Cinemana Mare Nostrum. This new direction reflects a strategy of regional expansion and greater impact, positioning the project within a shared Euro-Mediterranean space. The inclusion of Italy and Malta alongside Tunisia marks the first step toward building a sustainable Mediterranean cultural network based on the exchange of films, expertise, and audiences.
Beyond geographic expansion, Mare Nostrum embraces a strong ethical and social dimension. The festival now places ecology at the core of its programming and artistic vision, raising awareness among participants and audiences about environmental challenges facing the Mediterranean region. This focus adds significant value in terms of cultural responsibility, aligning with current priorities of both institutional and private partners.
Supporting Cinemana Mare Nostrum enables us to: strengthen employability and professional development for young creators, build a lasting Mediterranean cultural network, enhance partners' visibility through a project with strong social, educational, and environmental impact, and promote Tunisian cultural creation on the international stage.
Through its institutional foundation, educational mission, and international reach, Cinemana Mare Nostrum represents a cultural investment with lasting impact, serving youth, intercultural dialogue, and regional artistic development.
FIRST OBSTACLES TO OVERCOME
Projects that already have nominations have a much higher selection rate.
That’s why we have decided to be a “bridge festival”, helping you secure those first nominations. This way, you’ll have many more chances of being selected by other festivals.
WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER FESTIVALS?
We believe the relationship between festivals and artists should once again be closer. Every festival has a responsibility to use all its resources to support filmmakers on their journey. Nowadays, festivals tend to promote only the winning projects, and that is not enough. Financing a festival run requires a huge effort, and festivals should do much more to help.
This is our motto:
Clear communication: We respond to all emails, personally notify all nominees, and send a second email to winners with the full list of award recipients in each category.
Constant promotion: We promote all submitted projects weekly throughout the festival.
Custom laurels: We create personalized laurels for each winning project so you can use them on your social media.
Ultra-low fees: As a festival, we subsidize 70% of the cost of each submission, so the final fee paid by the artist is much lower than usual. This is our way of supporting you on this journey.
Networking: Connections with directors, producers, and distributors.
MECAL PRO, the Barcelona International Short Film and Animation Festival, is a festival dedicated to short films, both national and international.
This year, we are launching the second call for applications for the Mecal Lab as part of the 28th edition of the Mecal Barcelona International Short Film and Animation Festival. One of its main objectives is the professional development of artists and filmmakers, understood as the process of growth, refinement, and consolidation of their professional profile within the audiovisual sector.
The 13th Annual Toyama International Film Festival will take place in June of 2026 in Toyama Prefecture. With such great success in previous years, we are excited to once again share the visions of filmmakers from all over the world with our local community in the countryside of Japan.
Submissions will be open until March 22nd, 2026.
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The Annual Toyama International Film Festival (TIFF) began in the rural prefecture of Toyama, Japan. Started by a few English teachers in the area, we hoped to reach people not just in Japan, but around the globe.
The first TIFF took place in a small room inside of a shopping center, where about 70 people watched the 10 films we had received. The following year was a tremendous success with over 100 submissions from different countries, quite a step from our first year. The event was held in the city of Toyama at a local independently-owned venue, Bodegas-Mambo with around 80-100 guests coming to view the films. Every year since, we hope to expand even further and provide an even larger venue for participants and the movie-going community in Japan.
Today, with over 3000 submissions each year from countries around the world, TIFF has become a highly-anticipated annual event and a staple of Toyama's international community.
Note: Due to time constraints, we cannot accept films that run over 10 minutes. However, any genre of short film will be considered for exhibition.
The Esoteric International Film Festival collects the best esoteric films from around the world, which were created both by professionals and by enthusiasts, and helps to get them across to the Russian audience.
We admit only the esoteric films, both modern and historical ones. As well as those films, where esoteric world is an important part of the synopsis.
Esoteric International Film Festival invite filmmakers who make films and documentaries about ghosts and spirits, brownies and witches, fairies and sorcerers, exorcism and parapsychology, telekinesis and transmission of thoughts at a distance, prophetic dreams and premonitions, alchemy, amulets, amulets, non-traditional religious cults, voodoo religion, animism, shamanism, theosophy and anthroposophy, the hidden edges of reality and other dimensions; self-discovery, the search for the meaning of life, the search for yourself in this world and your mission, life after death, human energy, chakras, aura, meditation, yoga, retreats, spiritual practices, spiritual teachers and ashrams, reincarnation and the recollection of past lives, the power of thoughts and the work of the subconscious; alternative medicine and non-standard methods of treatment, the universal mind, the energies of the new time, high vibrations, etc.
All films must be in English (orRussian). Alternatively, have the English or Russian subtitles (with the exception of all films without words), regardless of the country of production.
All best films that were selected for the vscreening, will be shown on the big screen during the solemn final ceremony on January 30-31, 2027 in Moscow, Russia and will be able to struggle for the main prize and the title of the "Best Esoteric film". As well as for the oteric in the standalone nominations.
The closing date for the festival registrations is extended to July 31, 2025, the official selection notifications will be sent on August 31, 2025, the list of finalist films will be published on September 15, 2025, The Sports Cinema Week will take place in Palermo from December 1 to 7, 2025.
Here are the prizes awarded in each edition. Four main categories: best Olympic film, best Paralympic film, best football film and best E-Sport film. The awarded sections are for best feature film, best short film, best documentary, best fiction, best direction, best actor, best sports protagonist, best editing, best screenplay, best sound, films are also awarded with special prizes: Distributor award, social award, jury award, Other Cinema award (non-sporting subject) and the “School & University” award. All the films that have been selected will receive an participation plaque during the final ceremony of the festival.
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
