The First Annual Horror in the Underground: Halloween Film Festival will take place in Kuopio, Finland October 31, 2026 at the Sawohouse Underground.
We are looking for horror movie submissions from up and coming or aspiring film makers who wish to showcase their work at what we are hoping to be the first of many more festivals to come!
This one day film festival will include films by indie film makers with the headlining film being the classic 80's vampire film The Lost Boys.
To help us celebrate the film,the Helsinki Vampires and Finnish goth band, The 69 Eyes will perform after the film to celebrate their 20th anniversary of their hit song, Lost Boys, based on the classic horror film.
Contests and activities are planned throughout the day and over 1200 euro worth of prizes are to be given out.
If you have a horror film you would like to submit for consideration send it our way!
And best of luck to you all!
Indies on the Island is where music and film collide on the Texas coast. Over four unforgettable days each February, Galveston Island transforms into a creative playground celebrating the next wave of independent filmmakers and musicians. Experience live performances, short film screenings, industry panels, workshops, and awards beneath the island sun and coastal breeze. Whether you’re here to create, connect, or simply be inspired—Indies on the Island is your stage, your screen, your story.
The coast is calling—will you answer?
Movie Life Festival announces the short film competition in the following categories:
1: Short Mobile, filmed with mobile phone (including Reels, Stories, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts).
2: Short Filmmaker, filmed with a video or movie camera.
3: AI Short, created exclusively with artificial intelligence. The festival awards the best short film chosen by the online popular jury for each of the three sections, while the technical jury will select the best director, best lead actor and actress, best screenplay, best soundtrack, and best cinematography. The theme of the competition is open.
At the Theater of Osvaldo Chebello in Cairo Montenotte the third edition of the "Magical Cairo Montenotte International Film Festival" will be happen at the 12th and 13th September 2026
2 days of screening, networking, entertainment and many more.
Our film festival also gives the youth and students the chance to gain experience.
“Social World Film Festival” is the most emotional festival in the world with events, movies, previews, innovative activities, jury of young people and professionals, workshops, competitions, presentations and thousands of visitors.
The sixteenth edition of the International Social Cinema Festival “Social World Film Festival” will take place from 21 to 28 June 2026 in Vico Equense (Sorrento Coast - Italy) between activities in presence and innovative streaming modes aimed as always to ensure the interaction, direct and in connection, of the authors with the audience of the event.
The winners of the competitive selections are awarded during the Gala Night scheduled for the sixteenth edition in Vico Equense (Sorrento Coast - Italy).
Participating to the International Festival of Social Cinema “Social World Film Festival” offers some specially selected works the exclusive possibility to be presented in events organized worldwide thats in the last ten years, we have involved 28 cities in 40 events on five continents including Los Angeles, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Wien, Washington DC, Seoul, Busan, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Paris, Istanbul, San Francisco, Tokyo, Sydney, Marseilles, Palma, Tunis, Hong Kong, Jakarta.
Behind Miranda de Ebro Film Fest is the company
Proyecfilm.com. It has over 50 years of experience promoting independent cinema, supporting creators, distributors, and festivals every step of the way. With over 1,200 satisfied clients, 5,000 screenings, and 10,000 licenses managed, they are a benchmark in audiovisual management in Spain.
Miranda de Ebro Film Fest is not just a festival; it's a real platform for emerging and established talent. Registering for the festival guarantees you professional support and a unique opportunity to showcase your work in a space committed to quality, diversity, and cultural impact.
Why Miranda de Ebro is the ideal place
Miranda de Ebro combines history, culture, and modernity in an accessible and welcoming environment. Its strategic location in northern Spain, between major cities such as Bilbao, Burgos, and Logroño, makes it an ideal meeting point for film professionals and lovers. Furthermore, its commitment to culture and the growth of artistic events positions it as a vibrant city, perfect for showcasing film talent.
Are you a local creator, an emerging filmmaker, a young enthusiast, or a cinephile audience? Save those dates: we want your short, your ideas, your voice. We'll have national and local screenings, children's sessions, a youth jury, audience awards, and panel discussions with filmmakers.
This year we are celebrating a very special edition: the Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary, a quarter of a century committed to talent, creativity and short films. This is a particularly significant milestone for the organisation, and we would be delighted to have your participation once again this year to continue growing this project, which is already a cultural benchmark.
We encourage you to submit your works and be part of this commemorative edition, which we hope will be as special as the stories you send us.
FilmGugger Short Film Festival
Theme: The Golden Twenties – Reloaded
When: Thurs 29 – Sat 31 October 2026
Where: Roxy Cinema Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Format: Contemporary short films + classic films
Submission deadline: August 31, 2026, free of charge
Website: www.filmgugger.de
Email: festival@filmgugger.de
Participation: https://filmgugger.de/opencallkurzfilme26
Festival Director: Bettina Höchel
ENTRETODOS 19 - Is a free entrance Festival dedicated to the exhibition and award of short films, with up to 25 minutes, of all genres and formats, that addresses issues related to Human Rights.
The Festival takes place in São Paulo. Produced by Prefeitura de São Paulo, Spcine and ESTATE Produções.
ENTRETODOS Festival team.
Vichy International Film Festival is proud to present the second edition of “Un Brin de Court,” an exciting very short film festival (between 1 and 3 minutes) that will take place from November 15 to 22, 2026, in Vichy and throughout the Allier department.
Immerse yourself in the world of cinema and creativity through unique screenings, fascinating discussions, and unforgettable experiences featuring fiction films (and only fictional, using live-action footage) from around the world.
Organized by the Club Audiovisuel de Vichy, “Un Brin de Court” aims to expand its audience and reach a new level. It now positions itself as a celebration of international francophone short films.
The call for very short films opens on March 1, 2026, and closes on July 31, 2026.
Short films must have a running time, including credits, of between 1 and 3 minutes. The festival is open to all filmmakers, both amateurs and professionals. Sections for this 2nd edition (to choose from):
• Open theme (only fiction)
• Mandatory theme: Resistance (only fiction)
• Young audiences (only fiction or animated films)
PLEASE READ THE RULES CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR FILMS, THANK YOU.
Numerous prizes will be awarded by a professional jury and the audience.
We look forward to seeing many of you there.
Experience the Power of Short Film at the 3rt Annual DIFF Shorts Film Festival
The Dallas International Film Festival proudly presents the 3rt Annual DIFF Shorts Film Festival, a celebration of the art of short-form storytelling. From October 16th - 19th, 2026, join us as we go beyond screenings to foster a dynamic connection between filmmakers, audiences, and the vibrant Dallas arts community.
We believe that film should be placed on the same pedestal as all of the other arts, and that applies equally to short films. Our intention with the DIFF Shorts Film Festival is to elevate the short film and to celebrate shorts filmmakers.
We want to hear your voice! Filmmakers attending DIFF Shorts are encouraged to participate in audience Q&As and panel discussions. We also actively collaborate with Dallas-area high schools and universities, connecting filmmakers with the next generation of storytellers.
Let's shorten the distance between idea and screen. Join us for the DIFF Shorts Film Festival from October 16th - 19th, 2026.
About the Dallas Film Society:
DIFF Shorts is a presentation of DIFF (Dallas Film Society, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2006 “to celebrate films and their impact on society; to honor filmmakers and recognize their achievements and contribution in enhancing the creative community; to provide educational programs to students to develop better understanding of the role of film in today’s world; and to promote the City of Dallas and its commitment to the art of filmmaking".
This commitment of the early founders to the art of film and the artists who are its creators continues to guide the organization today. In addition, through curation of the broadest range of expression through film, DIFF is committed to serving as the region’s most powerful platform for diverse, emerging, and underrepresented voices. Throughout its history – before DEI was a familiar acronym – DIFF has demonstrated consistent commitment to providing accessible, inclusive, immersive, educational, and entertaining film experiences for all. It is the vision of DIFF that, by promoting wide and thoughtful expression through film, our organization can help foster human connection and greater appreciation for our common humanity and our rich diversity.
Supported by City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.
FestiBaldo was born with great enthusiasm — and a lot of effort — in the Sant Roc neighborhood (Badalona) in 2022. It is a festival organized by the 10th-grade students of Institut Escola Baldomer Solà.
This year marks the 4th edition, and we hope it will have the same impact as in previous years.
To participate, entrants must comply with the rules and regulations described below.
The Babylon International Documentary Film Festival is the first international documentary film festival in Iraq. The festival is a 5 days special event that aims to empower and uplift documentary filmmakers from the MENA region as well as shedding light on Human Rights topics in the region, while also fostering cooperation and cultural exchange between international filmmakers. The festival focuses on showcasing a diverse range of international independent documentary films, with a special emphasis on promoting and supporting MENA talent.
The festival's primary goal is to provide a community for MENA documentary filmmakers to showcase their works and gain recognition on an international stage. The festival actively seeks to empower and uplift filmmakers to tell stories about important topics such as human rights. By offering filmmakers a dedicated community to present their documentaries alongside international films. Through screenings, discussions, and Q&A sessions with industry professionals, The festival creates opportunities for filmmakers from the MENA region to engage with a global audience, gain exposure, and build valuable connections within the international documentary community.
In addition to celebrating Independent documentary cinema, the festival also fosters collaboration and cultural exchange with filmmakers from around the world. By bringing together international filmmakers, directors, and producers, the festival promotes dialogue, understanding, and the sharing of diverse perspectives.
The festival serves as a dynamic platform that not only celebrates documentary filmmaking on an international scale but also seeks to empower and elevate filmmakers from the MENA region, promoting their voices and stories to a global audience.
The Municipal Film Festival aware of the importance of media in Spanish society today, and trying to make them both a media and education, held from November to December 2026 the Film and Wine Festival "Ciudad de La Solana 2026"
Sintonie Short Festival is a free competition open to schools, associations, and filmmakers of all ages and
countries.
There are three categories in which you can participate:
• Short films themed "THE COURAGE TO BE HAPPY"
The film's subject must aim to raise public awareness of stereotypes, prejudices, and the most common
racist, discriminatory, and homophobic attitudes. The element that will truly make the difference
will be the type of language used to convey the above message; irony, for example!
• Off-topic short films
The “Uhvati film” (Seize the Film) Festival takes place in Novi Sad (Serbia), Rijeka (Croatia) and Kotor (Montenegro).
Through a thematically and artistically distinctive film selection, the festival aims to promote the potential of persons with disabilities, raise public awareness about the challenges they face (with special attention to multiply marginalized groups), and contribute to the advancement of disability rights.
Films selected for the Novi Sad program will enter consideration for screenings in Rijeka and Kotor, as well as for post-production programs (in all countries).
The festival organizers (KAO Parnas – Serbia, Spirit Association – Croatia, NGO Art 365 – Montenegro) will personally contact the authors of the selected films.
Some films may not be included in the main Novi Sad program but may become part of the “Uhvati film Kids” program. Authors will be informed accordingly.
The "CineZ en Talcadáveres" festival is an international event dedicated exclusively to horror, fantasy, and B and Z movies, held annually in the city of Talca, Chile.
Founded in 2014 by film director Vito García Viedma, this festival began as a self-managed initiative to create a space for genre cinema in the Maule Region. The event is notable for:
Specialized Theme: It focuses on subgenres of horror, fantasy, zombies, and low-budget films (B and Z movies).
Independent Nature: It is an independent festival that seeks to promote alternative film culture.
Free Admission: Most of its activities, including screenings, are free and open to the public.
Main Activities: During the festival, various activities take place, including:
Competition and Screenings: Exhibition of feature films and short films, both national and international.
Zombie Walk: A traditional costumed walk where participants stroll through the streets of Talca dressed as zombies.
Z Fair: A space for exchanging and selling items related to horror films and alternative culture.
Training: Talks, discussions, and special premieres with guests from the genre.
Construir Cine is the only International Film Festival on Work in Argentina. Its next edition will take place in Buenos Aires from May 5 to May 9, 2026, exclusively online for the Argentine Republic.
Construir Cine celebrates national and international cinema with the dual objective of recognizing and supporting filmmakers and of improving dissemination, knowledge, accessibility and understanding of socio-labor themes among a broad and diverse audience.
Construir Cine is organized by the UOCRA Foundation for the Education of Construction Workers (hereinafter the Organizer) and is supported by UOCRA CULTURA and PAMPA 2030 (Argentine Platform for Monitoring the 2030 Agenda). The festival belongs to the Global Labor Film Festival, an entity that groups labor film festivals worldwide, and to RAFMA: Argentine Network of Festivals and Audiovisual Showcases.
“CONSTRUIR CINE” is an innovative proposal intended to offer quality entertainment with social awareness. A lucid and sensitive view of the world of work.
Òrbita Film Fest (formerly Ficcions de Ciència), a festival dedicated to exploring the interaction between science, society and cinema, will hold its second edition from 20 to 25 October 2026 in Barcelona.
The call is open to fiction, animation and documentary short films that contribute to a broad dialogue on the role of science in society. In this second edition, the festival will also include a special section devoted to Narratives on Nature.
10th NEW DELHI FILM FESTIVAL - NDFF 2027
8th – 12th January 2027, JAIPUR, INDIA
WELCOME TO THE CAPITAL In the Heart of India
NDFF 2027 expands from 2 to 5 days, — unveiling powerful new programming and a game-changing edition featuring around 200 films to be screened.
Organized by: Jaipur International Film Festival & Trust
