Logo of LIFF - LUME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
15 Jul 2026


Published: 07 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


Banner Festival Internacional Lume De Cinema - 2026

LIFF - LUME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

SAO LUIS, Brazil


Authorial film festival held by one of the most important distributors of movie Brazil. The awards will result distribution contracts of winning films in Brazil.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - ZANZIBAR

Deadline
04 May 2026


Published: 07 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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WATOTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - ZANZIBAR

zanzibar, Tanzania


The Watoto International Film Festival - Zanzibar is currently accepting applications from filmmakers from around the world according to different categories of competition.

The Watoto International Film Festival - Zanzibar (WIFF Zanzibar) is East Africa’s first and largest Children's film and arts festival, exhibiting the latest and best films and promoting film talents from across the African continent and beyond.

The 1st Edition of WIFF Zanzibar will take place on 11th -14th March 2021 in Zanzibar.

The theme of the festival is 'Chei'Chei - Hello' and will prioritize African cinema and cinema from the African diaspora and the rest of the world.

WIFF Zanzibar also opens the call to films from different regions around the world.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Territorio Sacromonte Intenational Audiovisual Festival

Deadline
31 May 2026


Published: 07 Jan 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Territorio Sacromonte Intenational Audiovisual Festival

Granada, Spain


The Territorio Sacromonte International Audiovisual Festival takes place in the city of Granada (Andalusia) in the emblematic Sacromonte neighborhood in front of the Alhambra monument. In the Cuevas del Sacromonte Museum, a protected open-air space of more than 10,000 meters located in the Darro Valley, declared a Site of Cultural Interest, the projections of our Official Audiovisual Section from around the world are held.

At the same time, an extensive program of activities is carried out that includes concerts, exhibitions, artistic actions or shows in unique spaces in the neighborhood.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Zed Fest Film Festival & Screenplay Competition 2026

Deadline
31 Oct 2026


Published: 07 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Zed Fest Film Festival & Screenplay Competition 2026

Burbank, United States


Zed Fest Film Festival & Screenplay Competition was founded to encourage and support independent low and big budget, filmmakers, who work in the horror, suspense, science fiction, drama, action, adventure, and art house genres.

After participating in Zed Fest Film Festival, many of our filmmakers have been able to advance their careers develop their next projects. We take pride in the fact that we are able to maintain relationships with participants, encourage and help them develop and promote their future endeavors.

" WE HOPE TO DISCOVER THE CULT MOVIES OF THE FUTURE."

****ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL is an IMDB award Listing Qualifier****

Please visit our website for more information
www.zedfest.org/faq.html
www.zedfest.org


For News & Updates please follow us on Social Media:
www.facebook.com/zedfestfilmfestival
twitter.com/Zedfestfilmfest
www.instagram.com/zedfestfilmfestival

FYI:
WE CONSIDER YOUR PAYMENT DATE AS YOUR ENTRY DATE

For information about us please visit us
www.zedfest.org or our new FAQ Submissions Info page http://www.zedfest.org/faq.html
to learn more about our special Awards:
http://www.zedfest.org/zedfestspecialawards.html

The Top Zed Fest Film Festival 2026
Prizes: Over $5000 in Cash & Prizes will be Divided among winners

-ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL CERTIFICATE
-Bonus Top Prize winners Movie Magic Screenwriter software
-Inktip Listing
Get your scripts in front of producers, agents, and managers today.
Writers use InkTip every day to connect with industry professionals looking for writers to hire, scripts to produce and writers to represent. Whether you're breaking into the industry or are an established writer, InkTip can help you further your career.

InkTip Script Listing: A listing of your script on InkTip so that producers and reps can find you. 
InkTip Magazine: Publication of your logline in InkTip's magazine sent
to nearly 15000 producers and reps.

$500 1st Place Screenplay
$300 2nd Place Screenplay


Top Zed Fest Film Festival Filmmaker and Screenplay Awards:

Zed Fest Film Festival Independent Spirit Award is bestowed each year to a filmmaker that Pursues their filmmaking vision from concept to film.


This award has been inspired by Independent Filmmaking Pioneers Robot Monster (1953) Director Phil Tucker, Jim Jarmusch, John Waters, Elaine May, John Cassavetes, and Penelope Spheeris,Wes Anderson.



These filmmakers followed their passion for filmmaking. They embraced the love of filmmaking as an art form. They used their creativity and ingenuity in their filmmaking and did not let their budget stand in the way of their film projects. That is very inspirational to us and we hope to today's emerging filmmakers.



Feature Film Golden Marquee Award -
The Feature Film Golden Marquee is for the highest achievement award in recognition of the Feature Film that displays exemplary technical proficiencies in filmmaking and storytelling.

Short Film Golden Marquee Award -
The Short Film Golden Marquee is for the highest achievement award in recognition to the Short Film that displays exemplary technical proficiencies in filmmaking and storytelling.

The Pickford Award -
THE PICKFORD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FILM ARTS
This Award is to Highlight Women in The Film Arts. We call it the "The Pickford Award" In honor of the Great Mary Pickford Silent Film Pioneer.



ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL 2026ENTRY DEADLINES
Early Bird Deadline Feb 28, 2026
Spring Deadline April 28, 2026
Regular Deadline July 30, 2026
Deadline July 30, 2026
Final Film Deadline September 30, 2026
Notification Date NOV 05, 2026

ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL GENRES:
Horror
Suspense
Supernatural
Arthouse
Action/Adventure
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Documentary
Music Videos
Super 8


Enter your music Video any music genre, we play top winners at the Zed Fest Film Festival 2026 Event in November to be held in Regal Noho West, North Hollywood, California on Nov 10-15,2026

ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO BE PLAYED AT THE ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL EVENT 2026!!!


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of 14th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-25

Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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14th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-25

Greater Noida, India


Promoting short films and documentaries culture in a country where commercial cinema has always ruled the roost is not an easy task. Delhi Shorts International Film Festival is one such successful effort started in year 2012 by Miniboxoffice with successful 2012 to 2025 editions. The festival brings thoughtful, highly creative & engaging short films from around the world to fulfill the cinegoers' appetite of the capital city of India. The festival aim is to establish a short film industry which runs parallel to commercial cinema.

15th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-2026 is meant to grow many folds. The inaugural year 2012 was a big success followed by super successful previous editions & enjoys the credibility of one of the most trusted short film festival of India. The festival was not only embraced by the short filmmaker’s but regarded by the media & industry members also.

The festival objective is to boost-up the short film market & providing exhibition platform to short filmmakers. The festival gives the professional networking opportunities & at the same time introduces the latest trends in cinema to the filmmakers. 15th DSIFF-26 is a unique platform here you can share, learn, showcase, observe & do many more thing to polish your creative & technical skills. We hope that this festival will turn a milestone in your filmmaking career.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Desmond District Demons  - Short Horror Festival

Deadline
01 Sep 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


Banner Desmond District Demons  - Short Horror Festival

Desmond District Demons - Short Horror Festival

Port Huron, United States


This town is bewitched.

Fables of the Demons have taken deep root in the dark hearts of our followers both near and far, they come in droves to take in the horrors upon the silver screen.

Desmond District Demons is an annual independent film festival that takes place every October. We look to celebrate the dedication and passion of genre filmmakers from across the globe and especially in our locally grown talent in Michigan.

Our journey began with a shared vision among fellow filmmakers, a desire to create a platform where exceptional films could be showcased and appreciated for the artistry and dedication they embody.

Throughout our many seasons, we've been fortunate to witness the dark, twisted imaginations of filmmakers from every corner of the world to share with our audiences. Our communities shared devotion to genre cinema humbles us year after year.

Films from around the globe participate in a competition to win judged awards, as well as audience choice awards. (non-cash) We also like to bestow an award on our favorite Michigan filmmaker as well.

Michigan filmmakers submitting to the festival also have access to a special discount to encourage and help our local talent get their films on the silver screen in front of a live audience.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of View Award Contest 2025

Deadline
07 Jan 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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View Award Contest 2025

Turin, Italy


#VIEWCONFERENCE is the premiere International event in Italy on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, Animation, VR/AR, Games, VFX and immersive storytelling.

VIEW CONFERENCE è un evento internazionale a cadenza annuale incentrato sulla computer grafica, le tecniche interattive, il cinema digitale, l’animazione, i videogiochi, gli effetti visivi, Realta' Virtuale e aumentata e storytelling immersivo.


1) VIEW AWARD: First Prize is 2000 Euros

2) ITALIANMIX: First Prize is a RenderMan license

www.viewconference.it

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/viewconference

YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UChGdAnZQE6UcH_OQ5DNFW_Q

Twitter: @viewconference.it

Instagram: view_conference


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Edinburgh Short Film Festival

Deadline
26 Jun 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Edinburgh Short Film Festival

Musselburgh, United Kingdom


Edinburgh Short Film Festival Now Open! International Tours & Cash Awards

The 16th edition of the ESFF with International Film Festival showcases, more short film screenings, trophies, cash prizes and awards!

Max Length 25 minutes, international films welcomed, all genres eligible.

Open for entries online and via Festhome!

http://www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.com/

Looking forward to seeing your films!


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Le Festival Images & Lumières

Deadline
27 Feb 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Le Festival Images & Lumières

Dammarie-Lès-Lys, France


Le Festival Images & Lumières, Le FIL, is a cultural event developed by the JS Festival association, which has also organized the Les Affolantes festival in Melun Val de Seine for the past 10 years.

This festival aims to introduce live-action short films and animated films to a wide audience. Screenings take place in cinemas as well as outdoors, offering a diverse experience. In addition to films, the FIL also features video mapping, VJing, and live drawing performances, enriching the visual and cultural experience for viewers.

The first edition took place in September 2025. The theme for 2026 is "Tell me a story".


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Experimental



 
Logo of NRW FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
01 Oct 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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NRW FILM FESTIVAL

Velbert, Germany


NRW FILM FESTIVAL 2026 (IMDb Official Recognized Event)

The NRW Film Festival is an emerging international platform dedicated to discovering and celebrating bold, original, and inspiring voices in cinema. Launched in 2025, the festival returns in 2026 for its second edition, continuing its mission to support independent filmmakers, emerging talent, and high-quality storytelling.

The festival takes place in North Rhine–Westphalia, one of Germany’s most culturally vibrant regions, and brings together audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals for a carefully curated cinematic experience.
NRW FILM FESTIVAL IS OFFICIAL RECOGNIZED EVENT ON IMDb

https://m.imdb.com/event/ev0074617

Film Categories

The NRW Film Festival focuses on two main formats:
• Feature Films with a runtime of 60 to 90 minutes
• Short Films with a maximum runtime of 15 minutes

Films are accepted from all genres, including narrative, documentary, social-impact cinema, and commercial or entertainment-driven works.

Competition Sections

The festival presents awards in both international and regional (NRW / Germany) categories, including:
• Best Feature Film (International – under 90 min)
• Best Feature Film (NRW / Germany – under 90 min)
• Best Short Film (International – under 15 min)
• Best Short Film (NRW / Germany – under 15 min)
• Best Short Documentary (under 15 min)

In addition, the festival honors outstanding cinematic craft through individual awards such as:
• Best Director (Feature Film / Short Film)
• Best Actor & Best Actress (Feature Film / Short Film)
• Best Editing (Feature Film / Short Film)
• Best Cinematography (Feature Film / Short Film)
• Best Social Short Film
• Best Student Short Film
• Best Music Video

Festival Structure

Throughout the year, selected films are curated as part of the festival’s rolling monthly selection process. These selections culminate in a grand annual screening event in 2026, where the most outstanding feature films and short films of the year are showcased on the big screen.

Festival Vision

The NRW Film Festival aims to create a dynamic and inclusive space where filmmakers can connect, exchange ideas, and gain visibility. By highlighting both emerging voices and strong cinematic craftsmanship, the festival ensures that independent films are seen, heard, and valued on an international stage.

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NRW FILM FESTIVAL 2026

Das NRW Film Festival ist eine aufstrebende internationale Plattform zur Entdeckung und Würdigung mutiger, origineller und inspirierender Stimmen im Kino. Nach dem erfolgreichen Start im Jahr 2025 kehrt das Festival 2026 mit seiner zweiten Ausgabe zurück und setzt seine Mission fort, unabhängige Filmschaffende, neue Talente und hochwertiges Storytelling zu fördern.

Das Festival findet in Nordrhein-Westfalen, einer der kulturell lebendigsten Regionen Deutschlands, statt und bringt Publikum, Filmemacher:innen und Branchenexpert:innen zu einem kuratierten Filmerlebnis zusammen.

Filmkategorien

Das NRW Film Festival konzentriert sich auf zwei Hauptformate:
• Spielfilm mit einer Laufzeit von 60 bis 90 Minuten
• Kurzfilme mit einer maximalen Laufzeit von 15 Minuten

Eingereicht werden können Filme aller Genres, darunter Spielfilme, Dokumentarfilme, sozial engagierte Werke sowie kommerzielle und unterhaltungsorientierte Produktionen.

Wettbewerbssektionen

Das Festival vergibt Preise in internationalen sowie regionalen (NRW / Deutschland) Kategorien, darunter:
• Bester Spielfilm (International – unter 90 Min.)
• Bester Spielfilm (NRW / Deutschland – unter 90 Min.)
• Bester Kurzfilm (International – unter 15 Min.)
• Bester Kurzfilm (NRW / Deutschland – unter 15 Min.)
• Bester kurzer Dokumentarfilm (unter 15 Min.)

Darüber hinaus würdigt das NRW Film Festival herausragende filmische Leistungen in folgenden Bereichen:
• Beste Regie (Langfilm / Kurzfilm)
• Bester Darsteller & Beste Darstellerin (Langfilm / Kurzfilm)
• Bester Schnitt (Langfilm / Kurzfilm)
• Beste Kamera (Langfilm / Kurzfilm)
• Bester sozialer Kurzfilm
• Bester studentischer Kurzfilm
• Bestes Musikvideo

Festivalstruktur

Im Laufe des Jahres werden ausgewählte Filme im Rahmen einer fortlaufenden monatlichen Kuration präsentiert. Diese Auswahl mündet in einer großen jährlichen Festivalvorführung im Jahr 2026, bei der die herausragendsten Lang- und Kurzfilme des Jahres auf der großen Leinwand gezeigt werden.

Festivalvision

Das NRW Film Festival versteht sich als offener und dynamischer Begegnungsraum, in dem Filmschaffende sich vernetzen, Ideen austauschen und Sichtbarkeit gewinnen können. Durch die gezielte Förderung unabhängiger Stimmen und filmischer Qualität schafft das Festival eine Bühne, auf der neue Perspektiven gesehen, gehört und wertgeschätzt werden.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Music Video



 
Logo of MYTH: Social Impact Film Award

Deadline
20 Apr 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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MYTH: Social Impact Film Award

Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine


"We particularly value highly artistic and aesthetic films—short and feature, documentary and narrative—that explore various aspects of life. Above all, we have a deep appreciation for catharsis."

Film Award is organized by the MYTH Foundation, an international cultural community that supports Ukraine's resistance through art. The Foundation is a non-profit, apolitical non-governmental organization. Its primary goals are the promotion of Ukraine abroad, supporting the morale of the Ukrainian people, creating professional national cultural products, and developing cultural diplomacy and cooperation with Ukrainian and international institutions in the fields of culture and cinema.

The MYTH Social Impact Film Award is an international platform that amplifies the voices of artists and projects standing in solidarity with Ukraine. The award focuses on films about the war, the lives of civilians in combat zones, acute social issues, justice, resistance to Russian propaganda, as well as works documenting or highlighting human rights violations during the war.

On November 15, 2025, the MYTH Foundation launched and held the first MYTH Social Impact Film Award, bringing together participants from 33 countries of the free world to support Ukraine. The "Madonna and Child in a Shelter," the main award and symbol of the film prize, found its home in London and Rome, Berlin and Paris, Istanbul and Warsaw, New York and Delhi, Toronto and Kramatorsk—becoming a fond memory of Ukraine and a symbolic talisman for filmmakers worldwide.

The 2nd Film Award is dedicated to the strength of the human spirit and the unwavering will to live. We present works centered on themes of humanity and struggle, freedom and love. Our country is enduring a horrific war, yet it continues to love, live, hope, and fight. Now more than ever, there is a need for life-affirming, powerful stories—dramatic and comedic, quiet and loud—diverse in their essence.

The main theme is: "Love for Life – Against All Odds." This theme unites national and international films of various genres around humanistic values, maintaining a focus on the Ukrainian experience of war while offering the audience a sense of hope and support from around the world.

The Film Award is scheduled as a tour across Ukraine in June 2026, with main events in Kyiv and screenings for regional audiences in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk.

The 2nd Film Award will feature the following Main Sections, including both narrative and documentary projects:

National Feature Film

National Short Film

International Feature Film

International Short Film

Join us to strengthen this voice of truth and become a part of the cinematic resistance.

If you have any questions, please contact the following person:
Kristina Velychko Assistant to Festival Director Rodion Volkov

velychkokristina4@gmail.com


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Yucca Valley Film Festival

Deadline
23 Sep 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


Banner Yucca Valley Film Festival

Yucca Valley Film Festival

Yucca Valley, United States


The 8th edition will take place November 6–8, 2026, at the Community Center of Yucca Valley, CA. It will be in person.

In 2025, the Yucca Valley Film Festival was featured in more than 480 news outlets across North America:
https://yuccavalleyfilmfestival.com/assets/

We feature the longest red carpet in the Hi-Desert, measuring 20 feet.

The Yucca Valley Film Festival is the official festival of the Town of Yucca Valley since 2019.

The Yucca Valley Film Festival and its participants have been recognized as a Cultural Contributor by:
– The U.S. Congress
– The California Senate
– The California Secretary of State
– The County of San Bernardino
– The Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce
– The Basin Wide Foundation


In 2025, our Masterclass headliner, James Morrison (24, Twin Peaks), was honored by both the Secretary of State of California and San Bernardino County:
https://yuccavalleyfilmfestival.com/2025/11/28/james-morrison-honored-after-headlining-the-8th-yucca-valley-film-festival/

Pictures from 2025 and previous editions can be found here:
https://yuccavalleyfilmfestival.com/gallery-2025/

Masterclasses
– 2025: James Morrison
– 2024: Shane Stanley
– 2023: Rosanna Arquette
– 2022: Brent Huff & Mina Sundwall
– 2021: Michael Dante
– 2020: William Baldwin
– 2019: John Stanier

State of Hollywood and other industry events:
https://yuccavalleyfilmfestival.com/state-of-hollywood-2024/

2026 Anticipated Program

Friday 11/6
Red carpet, Mayor’s welcome and opening speech, opening films, Q&A, photobooth, popcorn and picture signing, launch party.

Saturday 11/7
Screenings, Kids Section, State of Hollywood panel with guests, screenings, Q&A, picture signing, photobooth, Saturday party.

Sunday 11/8
Brunch and Industry Event Mixer, screenwriters’ roundtable, screenings, awards distribution and pictures with the Miss Yucca Valley Court, closing speech by the Mayor.

Meet & greets will also be included in the program at different times.

2025 program page for reference:
https://yuccavalleyfilmfestival.com/detailed-program-yvff-2025/

Each filmmaker’s presentation will include a short introduction, film screening, and an opportunity for a brief Q&A with the audience.

Introduction

Yucca Valley is the economic hub of the Morongo Basin and the natural gateway to Joshua Tree National Park, which received 2.9 million visitors in 2024.

The town lives to the rhythm of artists and creative minds who come to Yucca Valley in search of the perfect place to create and find a receptive audience.

The festival started in 2019, generating strong local interest with packed screening nights and red carpets, attracting international filmmakers, and benefiting from extensive press coverage.

The Yucca Valley Film Festival has become a recurring, family-friendly annual gathering for the Hi-Desert community, film lovers, and art lovers. Our screenings are attended by engaged audiences eager to watch and support your film.

Yucca Valley also has a rich movie heritage, including the historic movie sets of Pioneertown. In 2016, Tim Burton filmed scenes of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children on Old Woman Springs Road. More than 50 titles list scenes shot in the area on IMDb.

In 2025, the three-day festival welcomed close to 1,500 attendees. We are a small festival, but our community truly loves movies.

Local Filmmakers

Local filmmakers can submit for free.
More details: https://yuccavalleyfilmfestival.com/submit-2


International Festival

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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Choreoscope - Barcelona Dance Film Festival

Deadline
31 Mar 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Choreoscope - Barcelona Dance Film Festival

Barcelona, Spain


If there is something we all have in common, it is movement. As Akram Khan put it: “Movement is the essential ingredient of how the world continues, or survives.”

When our body’s movement fuses with the cinematographical movement, one of the most original film genres is born: dance film. While words can mislead, the body language does not lie.

Choreoscope is the International Dance Film Festival of Barcelona. A unique event dedicated not only to those passionate about dance, but also to those who enjoy quality cinema. Born in 2013, with three full-house celebrated events, our goal is to promote the strong ties with art in general and with film and dance in particular.

Movies do not know any boundaries. Dance does not either. There is a common language joining them. The universal language of movement. Choreoscope ́s mission is to connect this fascinating language with an audience eager to experience something new, different, something special. Choreoscope Barcelona is the dance film festival of those who go one step further.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Bioethics Prize For Audiovisual Projects

Deadline
31 May 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Bioethics Prize For Audiovisual Projects

Barcelona, Spain


The Víctor Grífols i Lucas Foundation awards this prize to an audiovisual project, with the winning entry receiving 5000 euros to support the production of the finished work.

The prize aims to promote education, discussion and analysis of bioethical issues with a social impact, through work aimed at a general audience.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Filmambiente | International Environment Films Festival

Deadline
10 May 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Filmambiente | International Environment Films Festival

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


Filmambiente, the International Environmental Film Festival, annually shows the best recent films and videos on Human Rights and environmental issues, to create awareness, provoke debate and to widen knowledge and conscience on the need of urgent changes in the behavior of people, governments and companies, in order to preserve the planet. All the screenings are free of charge to reach a broad audience.

Filmambiente works all year around in association with other environmental film festivals, through the Green Film Network, to broaden awareness and attends different festivals and film events worldwide, to select the best available films and videos to present to the Brazilian audience.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival

Deadline
10 Jul 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival

Palma, Spain


50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee - MovieMaker Magazine, 2017-2025

20 Essential International Film Festivals - MovieMaker Magazine

10 Most Exciting European Film Festivals - The Guardian


The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival enters its 15th edition with a clear mission statement: CHAMPIONING DIVERSITY AND INNOVATION IN FILM. EMIFF prides itself on being an international platform for new independent voices in cinema. This commitment is reflected in the storytelling, shooting locations, and the cast and crew. The goal is to screen films that are inclusive, innovative, and invite audiences to experience a rich variety of languages and cultures.

EMIFF is recognized as one of the fastest-growing international film festivals in Europe, utilizing independent film to foster a creative community, allowing filmmakers to feel inspired, network, and thrive in this idyllic Mediterranean island paradise.

The Evolution Mallorca Festival brings together the brightest local and international minds in cinema in

Mallorca’s vibrant and culturally rich city of Palma.

For seven days, EMIFF’s program is curated to showcase a culturally diverse, inclusive, and provocative mix of feature films, short films, documentaries, music videos, films for children, experimental films, animation shorts, student films, and both a feature film and short film screenplay competition.

Festival highlights include:

The Cinematography Focus
The Producers Club
Women in Leadership Panel
Screenplay Lab
New Talent Focus
Film Talks
Masterclasses

Competitive screenings take place at some of the island's most stunning locations such as the Historic Teatre Principal, modern Palau de Congressos, the official festival hotel Portixol, Rialto Living and Cineciutat Cinema. EMIFF is an ideal venue for filmmakers to connect with industry professionals, speakers, and mentors, including Oscar winners Erik Messerschmidt, ASC, Melissa Leo, director Ruben Östlund, DP Ed Lachman, actor Mads Mikkelsen, director Isabel Coixet, and many more.

EMIFF is proud to be included in MovieMaker’s list of “TOP 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” for eight consecutive years, as well as consistently appearing on the 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals list on Freeway, ranking in the top 1.5% of over 10,000 film festivals and creative markets worldwide.


International Festival

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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of La ReA Short Film Festival

Deadline
05 Jun 2026


Published: 06 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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La ReA Short Film Festival

La Roche en Ardenne, Belgium


The 4th edition of La ReA Short Film Festival will take place from Friday, September 4th, 2026 to Sunday, September 6th, 2026 in Roche-en-Ardenne, at the Le Faubourg Saint Antoine cinema (formerly Le Carrefour), as well as on the adjacent square:

Place du Bronze
6980 La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium

The call for entries is now open!

The festival features a national (Belgique) and international selection of short films, along with a dedicated section for children’s films.


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Deadline
28 Aug 2026


Published: 05 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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New York Shorts International Film Festival

New York, United States


We are the largest short film festival on the East Coast, featuring nearly 300 short films, special events, talks, retrospectives films, and tributes with honored guests, establishing New York Shorts International Film Festival as one of the finest exhibitions of short films in North America.

A non-profit organization that provides a showcase for emerging filmmakers from around the world.

New York Shorts is a qualifying film festival for the Canadian Screen Awards, presented by The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. We are the only short film festival in New York on the Canadian Screen Awards eligible festival list.

The festival has become a career stepping stone, establishing a tradition of discovering and promoting filmmakers who have gone on to become Academy Award® Nominees.

Previous film selections have included:

2024 OSCAR® NOMINEE Live-Action Short Film, ANUJA by Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai - Winner New York Grand Prize

2023 Student Academy Award® Duet by Lyuwei Chen - Winner New York Shorts Best Documentary

2023 OSCAR® NOMINEE Live-Action Short Film, The Red Suitcase by Cyrus Neshvad -Winner New York Shorts Best International Film

2022 OSCAR® WINNER Documentary, Short The Queen of Basketball by Ben Proudfoot

2020 OSCAR® WINNER Live-Action Short Film, "The Neighbors" Window" by Marshall Curry - Winner New York Shorts Grand Prize

2020 OSCAR® NOMINEE Documentary Short Subject The New York Times Op-Docs "Walk Run Cha-Cha" by Laura Nix and Colette Sandstedt

2019 OSCAR® NOMINEE Animated Short "Animal Behaviour" by Alison Snowden and David Fine

2015 OSCAR® NOMINEE "The Dam Keeper" by Robert Kondo, Daisuke Tsutsumi

2013 Student Academy Award® "A World for Raúl" by Mauro Mueller - Winner New York Shorts Best Drama

2012 OSCAR® NOMINEE & BAFTA Best Short Animation "A Morning Stroll" by Grant Orchard, Sue Goffe

2012 World Premiere "Derek" by Ricky Gervais - Winner New York Shorts Best Comedy and became a popular British television show picked up by Netflix.

New York Shorts International Film Festival is one of the largest showcases of short films in North America and an ideal platform for filmmakers to screen their films and gain recognition in New York City.

New York Shorts events include receptions, as well as workshops with industry experts and filmmaking professionals sharing their practical advice to attending filmmakers.

2024 Industry Events
​How to produce on a micro-budget and work with SAG•AFTRA actors
Hosted by Jack Mulcahy SAGindie Film Committee for SAG•AFTRA
co-Chairman of the National Low Budget Film Committee
Speaker Michael Sládek, SAGindie NY Consultant

2023 Industry Events
Industry Master Spotlight w/ BAFTA Nominated Director Jon Amiel
Industry Master Spotlight w/ Academy Award® Winning Producer Andrew Carlberg
Industry Short Film Spotlight w/ Academy Award® Winning Director Chris Overton

2022 Industry Events
Tribute to legendary film director Bob Giraldi
Spotlight Screening from George R.R. Martin's (Game of Thrones creator)
Beyond The Screen with Ben Proudfoot (Oscar® winning documentary director)
Film Retrospective Kim Magnusson (producer/director of seven Academy Awards® nominations and two Oscar wins)
Film Tribute to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

New York Shorts believes short-form cinema and its filmmakers should have their own premier film festival in New York deserving similar recognition given to feature films.

The heart of the festival is the quality and scope of extraordinary film programming to enthusiastic audiences in the vibrant filmmaking enclave of New York City.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
01 Feb 2026


Published: 05 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Short Shot Fest

Moscow, Russia


Let's take a shot with shorts!

The best film festival from Moscow, Russia supported by Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and city authorities.

"Short Shot" - Monthly Awards and Screenings.
Festival is dedicated to filmmakers from all over the World.

Sending us your artwork is not sending it to a Black Hole.
We consider each film, each video!

Each director has a chance to introduce himself and his artwork and greet audience through our social media pages!

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Все русскоязычные фильмы могут участвовать в фестивале БЕСПЛАТНО.
Ищите соответствующую категорию и подавайте ЛЮБОЙ фильм в любом жанре!
Фильмы должны быть с субтитрами на английском языке! Без субтитров фильм не будет принят к рассмотрению!

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We are creators as well and we watch artworks with passion and professional interest.

We believe, that each film, each creator, each director deserve confession!

We are creating community of film lovers and filmmakers.

We communicate a lot, we discuss a lot in our social media!

Join us and be part of Short Shot Fest family!

Our jury selects every month the winning short films for each category:

Best Short Film
Best Short Comedy
Best Short Drama
Best Short Horror
Best Short Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Best Narrative Short
Best Student Short
Best Animation Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Music Video
Best Mini Short
Best Mobile Phone Short (incl vertical)
Best Series (Web/TV)
Best Fashion Short
Best Commercial/Ad/TVC

Also, we provide chance for MOSCOW film creators to take a chance in showing our beautiful city in their movies.

How we do?

Choose one or more categories and submit your short film.

Usually, our submissions start on 1th-4th of the month and end on the same day next month.

EACH submitted film will receive a short review from our judge team (on request)

PLEASE NOTE: We don't screen the films online! The members of the jury watch the films online and they choose the Official Selections.

In 5-7 days after the deadline day for submissions we publish the Official Selections list and we notify the filmmakers via e-mail.

During the next 5 days our members of the jury decide the winners for each category.

After that we publish the Winners list and we notify filmmakers by e-mail. The lists are published on social media and on our dedicated website: shortshotfest.com

In the last week of the month we screen the awarded films in art - center "Efir" in the heart of Moscow.

From August, 2024 we are OPEN for new season 2025/2026!

The Grand Finale 2025/2026 will be held in August, 2026 in Moscow.
International judge team, great networking and friendly atmosphere — that’s Short Shot Fest.

Stay tuned and check our website: shortshotfest.com


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
30 Jun 2026


Published: 05 Jan 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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مهرجان طنجة للفيلم

Tanger, Morocco


Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Tangier Film Festival has firmly established itself on the regional film fest circuit as one of the most reputable african and arab film festivals.

Offering an impressive selection of competitive Features, Fiction shorts, animation shorts and documentary shorts with the presence of very important distributors and festival agents from around the world.

This year, Tangier film festival is inviting filmmakers from around the world to submit their films to get a highlighted news feature by participating for free (if you are selected) at the Tangier Film Market network and have the opportunity to meet many importants producers, buyers and distributors and get your film featured on the Market platform website and promoted to all our members worldwide.


International Festival

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