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The festival "Rencontres du cinéma latino américain" organized by France Amérique Latine Comité Bordeaux Gironde is 44 years old.

The missions developed since the creation of this event are:

- To make the Latin American continent known: its cultures, its struggles, its peculiarities...
- To increase the visibility of little-known works.
- To share the political and artistic visions of Latin American countries.

The feature film program is divided into two categories: films in competition and those not participating in the competition. Depending on the year, the film committee reserves the right to add a category to the selection.

The film committee will decide the dates and times of the screenings of each film.

This information will be published on the website:
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Logo of Screamfest® Horror Film Festival
Published: 11 Nov 2024
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Screamfest® Horror Film Festival

Deadline: 19 Aug 2025

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MELIES Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

2024 New York Times names Screamfest as one of the top 5 Halloween Film Festivals Worth Traveling For!

The 26th annual Screamfest® Horror Film Festival will take place at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.

Some of the largest horror online publications have called it the "Sundance of Horror."

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Screamfest® Horror Film Festival is the largest and longest running horror film festival in the United States. Paranormal Activity was discovered and premiered at the festival in 2007.

The festival showcases new genre [...]

 Fiction  Fantastic  Terror



Beverly Hills, United States



 
 
 
 
Logo of IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival
Published: 09 Nov 2024
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IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Dec 2024

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

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Founded in 2003, IN THE PALACE International Film Festival is dedicated to short films and audiovisual arts. Originating as a competitive forum for student films, it is now a recognized platform for expression of both young artists and experienced professionals. Among the oldest in the Balkans, it is the only professional short film festival in Bulgaria.

IN THE PALACE ISFF is a Goya Awards qualifying festival and an Academy Awards®/OSCAR® qualifying festival for shorts in the categories of Best Animation, Best Fiction, Best Documentary, and Best National Film. IN THE PALACE ISFF is a member of the international network of festivals and institutions serving the short film sector – the Short Film Conference.

IN THE PALACE ISFF annually launches the last weekend of June and for [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Pernik, Bulgaria



 
 

 
Logo of Gijon International Film Festival
Published: 17 Sep 2024
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Festival Internacional De Cine De Gijón / Xixón

Deadline: 23 Sep 2024

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

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GIJÓN/XIXÓN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (FICX) aims to showcase a wide and varied selection of auteur cinema currently being produced worldwide and especially focused on innovative films and emerging filmmakers. High quality, personal, young in its shape, edgy and independent cinema at a creative level. During its selection process, the Festival will prioritise those works of interest that have their World, International, European or Spanish premiere at FICX as well as those that do not have commercial distribution agreements in the Spanish territory.

Acknowledged as “Specialized Festival” by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association)

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Gijón, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 10 Sep 2024
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Ibizacinefest - 11º Festival Internacional De Cine Independiente De Ibiza

Deadline: 12 Jan 2025

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We conceive IBZCF as a window into contemporary cinema, its new trends and creators who contribute new narrative paths to create vibrant, necessary, and modern films.
The 11th edition of IBZCF will take place in 10 venues across the island's five municipalities and online on the Filmin platform. Ibizacinefest renews its commitment to Ibiza and its culture through a program of national and international titles never before seen on the island, exclusive premieres in the Balearic Islands and Spain, activities aimed at professionals, short film sections to discover and promote local and Balearic talent, and our educational program with special screenings to create new audiences.

Reflection will also be given space through open discussions on the relationship between cinema and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Ibiza, Spain



 

 
Logo of Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival
Published: 30 Aug 2024
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Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Apr 2025

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

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.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Vila do Conde, Portugal



 
 
 
Logo of Mammoth Lakes Film Festival
Published: 24 Jul 2024
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Mammoth Lakes Film Festival

Deadline: 03 Mar 2025

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HIGHLIGHTED

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We are the West Coast’s premier festival dedicated to showcasing fresh and innovative filmmaking, screening everything from festival favorites like Damsel (starring Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska), to world premieres like Netflix favorite Abducted in Plain Sight.

We are committed to discovering and supporting emerging filmmakers. There’s a reason MovieMaker magazine has named Mammoth Lakes Film Festival as one of the “Top 50 Film Festival’s Worth Your Entry Fee” for the last nine years in a row: We put our filmmakers first! And now we are one of the "Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World" named by MovieMaker Magazine — a true testament to the experience you will have with us.

We always secure top-level press to attend the festival in order to get exposure for our [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Mammoth lakes, United States



 
 
 

 
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Published: 20 Jul 2024
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Mecal Pro, 29º Festival Internacional De Cortometrajes Y Animación De Barcelona

Deadline: 15 Apr 2025

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Mecal Pro has consolidated its long history as one of the most important short film festivals in Europe and the world. Backed by local, national, and international institutions, the festival maintains its strong commitment to the exhibition, promotion, and networking of audiovisual creations in the short format—connecting filmmakers, distributors, and audiences alike, with a special focus on fostering emerging talent. In 2026, we screened more than 300 short films across the 29 sections we program.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Barcelona, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Diputación de Jaen Short Film Festival against Gender violence
Published: 17 Jul 2024
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14 Festival De Cortometrajes Diputación De Jaén Contra La Violencia De Género

Deadline: 15 Sep 2024

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GOYA Qualifiers

Short film festival

The topic of the work will be the violence of gender, in any of its manifestations, its prevention and sensitization against it, being able to present documentaries and short films of plot fiction.

The jury will have special consideration for those works that address this issue by focusing on the youth world.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Jaén, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 16 Jul 2024
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Festival de Cine Hispanófono de Atenas

Deadline: 13 Apr 2025

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HIGHLIGHTED

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FeCHA is Festival de Cine Hispanófono de Atenas and was first organized in 2016 with great success.

The festival focuses on screening current Spanish- speaking films from Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, Chile, Colombia, etc. showcasing the rich cinematic wealth of these countries.

The festival, since June 2016, has attracted more than 20.000 audience members. Multi-awarded films from Spain and Latin America premiere at the festival. With its sold- out screenings and a diverse programme Athens has shown its love for Spanish speaking culture and cinema.

The festival also features:

-cortoFeCHA, a screening of a collection of Spanish speaking short films from Spain and Latin America, which are screened with free entry to the public.

-docuFeCHA, screening of spanish speaking [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Athens, Greece



 
 
 
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Published: 16 Jul 2024
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CINEMA26 - V Semana del Cine de Córdoba

Deadline: 15 Oct 2024

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HIGHLIGHTED

Short film festival

Feature film festival

CINEMA26 – The 5th Córdoba Film Week aims to bring together a broad and varied selection of the best Spanish films released throughout the year, with a special focus on feature films and short films involving Andalusian production or participation.

The 5th edition of CINEMA26 will take place from November 26 to December 3, 2026.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Córdoba, Spain