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American Documentary And Animation Film Festival (AmDocs)

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AmDocs is one of the largest Documentary and Animation only festivals in the United States. We are located in beautiful Palm Springs, not far from the media capital of Hollywood. We take pride in sharing the best viewing environment for both our audience and filmmakers.

AmDocs is very progressive in education outreach, market sharing and doing all we can to help our filmmakers realize their goals.








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Logo of Octubre corto
Published: 16 Feb 2026
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Octubre corto

Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Call for entries

GOYA Qualifiers

Short film festival

ONLY FOR FILMMAKERS FROM SPAIN

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Arnedo, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 15 Feb 2026
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Bengaluru International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

You’ve chosen to film. Chosen to put together a visual piece of art if we may say so. Today when anyone with a camera can, in theory, make a film... how will you make your short film stand out? What you intend to do with your film is what the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival is all about. We will be what you create.

After the tremendous success that was BISFF 2024, we are all set to host the 15th edition. Just as every year, this is an attempt to understand the medium a little better and go a little further in inventing new forms of storytelling as filmmakers.

This year the Festival will be a HYBRID Version, having both Online and Venue Screenings. Online Screenings will be only for INDIAN Geography

The festival showcases shorts from across the world, creating a [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Bangalore, India



 
 
 

 
Logo of Cortogenia International short film festival
Published: 10 Feb 2026
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Short films



Cortogenia

Deadline: 10 Sep 2026

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Cortogenia is short film festival held all year along.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Madrid, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Maniatic, Festival Internacional De Cine Fantástico De Valencia
Published: 10 Feb 2026
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Short films
Feature films



Maniatic, Festival Internacional De Cine Fantástico De Valencia

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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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 KORTERRAZA short film festival
Published: 05 Feb 2026
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Korterraza Festival de cortos al aire libre

Deadline: 16 May 2026

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Short and music outdoor. This is what is proposed Korterraza, a festival of short films that celebrate its SEVENTEENTH edition of June 24 to 27, 2026 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, and throughout the summer, the twelfth edition of Korterraza Araba.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Vitoria, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of NAVARRA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Published: 04 Feb 2026
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Short films



Festival Internacional de Cine de Navarra - NIFF -

Deadline: 15 May 2026

Call for entries

GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Focus 2026: THE SOCIAL CRISES OF THE 21ST CENTURY
• Environmental crisis
• Housing crisis
• Population aging crisis
• Migration crisis
• Geopolitical balance crisis

The Navarra International Film Festival (NIFF) provides a platform and recognition for creators of fiction, documentary, and animated films. It is recognized as a qualifying festival for the Goya Awards of the Spanish Film Academy, a qualifying festival for the Fugaz Awards (the Goya Awards for short films in Spain), and is rated by IMDb.

Since its first edition in 2019, NIFF has promoted social debate by addressing themes that place people at the heart of its mission, such as the state of the planet and its inhabitants, migration, feminism, diversity, and integration. Through these initiatives, the festival [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Pamplona, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 03 Feb 2026
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Short films
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20. Vukovar Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Jun 2026

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HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

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20. VUKOVAR FILM FESTIVAL / CROATIA

One of the largest and undoubtedly one of the most important film festivals in Croatia is moving forward! The 20th Vukovar Film Festival will take place from September 2th to 5th, 2026, thus staying in its familiar and much-loved time slot—at the end of summer, right between the end of the vacation season and the start of the new school year.

Founded in 2007, the festival is dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary cinema from around the world, with a special focus on films from the Danube region and other countries.

The festival typically features a variety of film categories, including feature films, short films and documentaries. It highlights works that deal with global issues, social themes, and personal stories, offering a [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Vukovar, Croatia



 
 
 
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Published: 02 Feb 2026
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TEHRAN International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 05 Jul 2026

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) stands as one of Asia's most prestigious and widely recognized platforms for short films, celebrated for its dedication to creative excellence, innovation, and the promotion of diverse voices in cinema. Over the course of its illustrious history, TISFF has evolved into a vibrant hub for global storytelling, attracting thousands of submissions from filmmakers worldwide—a reflection of its unparalleled reputation as a cornerstone for emerging talent and visionary cinematic voices.
Organized by the Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS), a leading organization in short film production and education, TISFF benefits from an extensive infrastructure comprising 58 branches across Iran and a thriving network of filmmakers and alumni. [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Tehran, Iran



 

 
Logo of Molins Horror Film Festival
Published: 02 Feb 2026
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Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei

Deadline: 16 Aug 2026

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MELIES Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


The Molins Film Festival, established in 1973 in Molins de Rei (Barcelona), will celebrate its 45th edition in November 2026. Known as TerrorMolins, the festival features a competitive Feature Films Official Section, Short Films Official Section, Retrospectives, Documentaries, Live shows, Workshops, Networking/Pitching sessions, and projections for both high schools and children. It also hosts one the oldest horror hours movie marathon in Europe, the 12 Hours Horror Movies Marathon (since 1973).

MHFF - Molins Horror Film Festival is one of the oldest festivals dedicated solely to horror in Spain and Europe. The festival is a proud member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF).

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Molins de Rei, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 20 Jan 2026
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Message To Man

Deadline: 01 Jul 2026

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HIGHLIGHTED

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Feature film festival

The 36th Message to Man International Festival of documentary, short fiction, animated, and experimental films will take place from 16 to 24 October 2026 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Over the years, the Festival has hosted distinguished figures of world cinema, including Werner Herzog, Ulrich Seidl, Claude Lanzmann, Isabelle Huppert, Fanny Ardant, Agnès Varda, Mira Nair, Paolo Sorrentino, Alan Berliner, Eric Roberts, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Abdellatif Kechiche, Udo Kier, and many others.

With its history spanning three decades of cinema development, Message to Man was founded in 1989 in Leningrad by filmmaker Mikhail Litvyakov, who now serves as the Honorary President of the Festival.

In 2010, Alexei Uchitel, a renowned director of documentaries and feature films, assumed the role [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Saint-Petersburg, Russia