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Isla Calavera · Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival City of La Laguna

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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.








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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

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Feature film festival

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



 
 
 
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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 Gandhara Independent Film Festival
Published: 09 Sep 2024
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Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Sep 2024

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Gandhara Independent Film Festival 2026, 7th Edition (Online & In-Person)

STELLAR STORIES, ONE FESTIVAL

GIFF 2026 commits to curating some of the most exceptional films from around the globe. GIFF began with its first virtual edition in 2020 to allow a larger audience to experience a diverse range of films, particularly the cinephiles in Pakistan who were starved of a curated line-up of films which exemplified stellar storytelling. Over the last 6 years, GIFF has provided filmmakers a chance to reach out to a global audience and showcase their talent internationally.

The 2026 edition is imminent, and submissions are open. We are looking forward to riding the waves of emotions brought forth through your remarkable stories.

*Submissions are free.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Karachi, Pakistan



 
 
 
 
Logo of Granada Film Fest
Published: 23 Jul 2024
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Festival Jóvenes Realizadores

Deadline: 31 Aug 2024

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Focused since more than three decades ago on the discovery of new talents and the diversity of contemporary cinema, Granada Film Fest has a special interest in upcoming filmmakers of all nationalities, open to short films and medium-length films decided to explore new audiovisual forms regardless of their definition or genre.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Granada, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 16 Jul 2024
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shnit worldwide shortsfestival

Deadline: 04 Aug 2024

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The shnit worldwide shortsfestival is a premier platform for the exhibition and promotion of short films. The festival is a unique transnational event held simultaneously in ten cities across five continents. The festival will take place from August 20 to September 20, 2026, and consists of three main segments: [1] shnit PLAYGROUNDS*—festival cities [2] shnit EXPANDED [3] shnit FINALE—awards ceremony.

All winners of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION and INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will be eligible for consideration for the 2027 Oscars® (via a cinematic release, in accordance with the rules of the 99th Academy Awards®).

Over the past twenty-four years, shnit has evolved into a major international short film festival, continuously reinventing itself. Originally a local initiative, it has [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Bern, Switzerland



 
 
 
 
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Published: 21 Jun 2024
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FICVI, Festival Internacional de Curtmetratges de Vila-seca

Deadline: 31 Jul 2024

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International Festival

Short film festival

FICVI, International Short Film Festival of Vila-seca is a festival focused on the exhibition of short films.

It is organized by the Vila-seca Tourism Board and collaborates with the Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España – Premios Goya as a Collaborating Contest in the Preselection of Short Films in the categories of Fiction and Animation for the Goya Awards.

The XI edition of the FICVI, Vila-seca International Short Film Festival will be held from October 17 to 25, 2026.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Vila-seca, Spain



 
 
 

 
Logo of INTERSECCIÓN - A Coruña International Film Festival
Published: 19 Jun 2024
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Intersección - Festival Internacional de cine de A Coruña

Deadline: 30 Jun 2024

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INTERSECCIÓN – A Coruña International Film Festival supports the freest currents of auteur cinema. Its programme showcases independent films created through risk and innovation and offers audiences the opportunity to experience bold and vibrant works.

The festival explores new cinematic languages and defends courage, diversity and curiosity in creation.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



A Coruña, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Santander International Independent Film Festival (2027) - SANFICI
Published: 16 Jun 2024
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Santander Festival Internacional De Cine Independiente (2027) - Sanfici

Deadline: 15 Dec 2024

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SANFICI is a space to generate meetings at different levels, with an overcoming and innovative will. First of all, it is a space for the relationship between spectators, filmmakers and theorists around cinema and all border and heterodox manifestations. Secondly, it is a special and temporary meeting point.

SANFICI wants to become, year after year, the place of convergence for world independent cinema. But it also wants to be the space where the past and the future dialogue. The place where the most diverse film traditions are embraced with their riskiest proposals.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Bucaramanga, Colombia



 
 
 

 
Logo of Documentary Film Festival Alcances
Published: 15 Jun 2024
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FESTIVAL DE CINE DOCUMENTAL ALCANCES

Deadline: 26 Jul 2024

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Short film festival

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Only for Spanish Documentaries

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Cádiz, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Cortogenia International short film festival
Published: 11 Jun 2024
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Cortogenia

Deadline: 10 Sep 2024

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Cortogenia is short film festival held all year along.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Madrid, Spain