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IN THE PALACE International 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 [...]








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Logo of Festival RIZOMA 2026
Published: 23 May 2024
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Festival RIZOMA 2026

Deadline: 09 Aug 2024

Call for entries

HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

RIZOMA, Festival Internacional de Cine & Cultura Entrelaza aims to celebrate groundbreaking work on the international scene, discover and support new voices in Spanish-language cinema, and reflect contemporary trends in audiovisual creation.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Madrid, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Maniatic, Festival Internacional De Cine Fantástico De Valencia
Published: 23 May 2024
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Maniatic, Festival Internacional De Cine Fantástico De Valencia

Deadline: 05 Sep 2024

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

MANIATIC- FANTASTIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF VALENCIA it´s a festival of fantastic genre to bring the world of the short film to the new generations of spectators who otherwise would not have access to the latest creations of the future directors of cinema.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Valencia, Spain



 
 
 

 
Logo of Festival de Málaga
Published: 21 May 2024
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Festival de Málaga

Deadline: 15 Nov 2024

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Feature film festival

1. OBJECTIVES

The objectives of Festival de Malaga are to disseminate and promote Spanish films and their general cultural sphere. In this sense, the Festival is also a platform for Latin American film productions. Its functions include hosting an event for the different professional sectors of films in Spanish (construed as films produced in Spain and all of Latin America, including Brazil) to boost their development and promote international sales.

Festival de Málaga is recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (FIAPF) (www.fiapf.org).

In compliance with these objectives, the 29th Edition of Festival de Málaga will be held from 6th to 15 th March 2026.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Málaga, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Gijon International Film Festival
Published: 17 May 2024
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Gijon International Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Sep 2024

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

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



 
 
 

 
Logo of QueerCineMad - Madrid International LGBTI+ Film Festival
Published: 08 May 2024
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QueerCineMad - Madrid International LGBTI+ Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Aug 2024

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Short film festival

Feature film festival

QueerCineMad, formerly known as LesGaiCineMad, Madrid International LGBTIAQ+ Film Festival is a LGTBI+ Film Festival in seen in Spanish Speaking countries. The inaugural edition was held in 1996. With an estimated audience of more than 10,000 spectators, it is a well attended festival by members of the Community of Madrid and is covered by the Spanish Press.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Madrid, Spain



 
 
 
Logo of Isla Calavera · Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival City of La Laguna
Published: 22 Apr 2024
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Isla Calavera · Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival City of La Laguna

Deadline: 01 Oct 2024

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MELIES Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival City of La Laguba - Isla Calavera opens the call for entries for feature and short films, fiction and documentary in real image and animation.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 16 Apr 2024
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The 25th International Student Film and Video Festival (ISFVF)

Deadline: 15 Aug 2024

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Short film festival

a. Screenings

1. International Competition Screenings:
The shortlisted works of this year’s ISFVF will be screened, and the audience will vote on the screened works. Post-screening exchanges with the main creators and teachers will be arranged, and they will be asked to share their experiences with the audience through discussions.

2. Featured Showcase:
To promote high-quality film education resources from around the world, the Festival will collaborate with other film and television schools, cultural institutions or short film festivals to present joint screenings and thematic screenings. They will provide a platform toshowcase and inspire discussions on diverse cultural expressions in cinematic works from around the world.

3. Screening Tour in Universities:
Following the [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Beijing, China



 
 
 
 
Logo of Cuenca Internacional Film Festival
Published: 15 Apr 2024
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Festival Internacional de Cine de Cuenca

Deadline: 26 Jul 2024

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Cuenca International Film Festival 2026

Where the world's stories find their echo in the Andes.

The Cuenca International Film Festival (FICC) is one of the pioneering film events in Ecuador. With more than twenty years of history, it has become a strategic meeting point for international filmmakers, producers, distributors, and programmers, consolidating Cuenca as an epicenter of cinema in Latin America.

Throughout its history, the FICC has featured important figures, names that reaffirm the festival's mission to build bridges between the global industry and local narratives.

In 2022, the festival expanded its reach with the creation of Shortfest Cuenca, a platform specialized in short films that functions as a laboratory for narrative innovation and the discovery of new [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Cuenca, Ecuador



 
 
 

 
Logo of Zaragoza International Film Festival
Published: 13 Apr 2024
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Festival Cine Zaragoza

Deadline: 10 Aug 2024

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The Zaragoza Film Festival, founded in 1995 to create a cinematic activity in the city. At first his main title was the Young Filmmakers. Since 2007 its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.

Festival with various events, generalist and national character (although some of its events are international).

From 2026 onwards, after celebrating the 30th edition of the Festival, we plan an evolution of the project.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Zaragoza, Spain



 
 
 
Logo of International short film competition for new Latin American talents (FCZ)
Published: 13 Apr 2024
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Certamen Internacional Cortometrajes Nuevos Talentos Latinoamericanos (Festival Cine Zaragoza)

Deadline: 10 Aug 2024

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HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

Short film festival

The Zaragoza Film Festival was born in 1995 to create a cinematographic activity in the city. In principle its main denomination was that of Young Directors. As of 2007, its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.

Festival with different Contests, of a general and national nature (although some of its Contests are International).

To mark our 30th anniversary, we are undertaking a renewal and update of the project.

Within the Official Section of our Festival, we are promoting the International Short Film Competition for New Latin American Talents.

This space seeks to foster artistic, cultural, aesthetic, and conceptual exchange between Latin America and Spain.

To promote the work and aesthetic vision of emerging Latin American filmmakers in Europe.

To recognize [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Zaragoza, Spain