Logo of Croydon International Film Festival

Deadline
25 Sep 2015


Published: 19 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Croydon International Film Festival

Croydon, United Kingdom


Croydon International Film Festival is a small independent short film festival run by volunteers on the outskirts of London. We screen short 10 minute or less Documentary & Animated films with a factual theme, with a focus on quirky entertaining true stories.
The CIFF festival is run by Donna Lipowitz, an Independent Documentary Filmmaker, and a small team of volunteers. The Venue, The Studio Theatre at Matthews Yard in Croydon is a fantastic space to hold film screenings, amazing people, great bar and cafe attached as well. The focus for the festival is to make it an entertaining afternoon of films, The local audience in Croydon has embraced the festival over the past two years with a full house at every screening so far. The festival will be in November 2015


International Festival

Short film festival


 Documentary



 
Logo of ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival

Deadline
17 Jan 2016


Published: 19 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival

Paris, France


Cinema is an art form that needs to be simultaneously nourished and challenged and ÉCU - The European Independent Film Festival provides the perfect arena for indie filmmakers to express authentic cinematic storytelling in the most compelling ways possible.

As one the World’s truly stand out independent film festivals, ÉCU embraces innovation and creativity and allows directors in competition to showcase their films to audiences who appreciate and love independent cinema. Filmmakers who are selected into ÉCU’s Official Selection join an active community of creatives who continually push the boundaries of indie cinema.

"It is always an absolute joy to present one's work at ECU. The team are fantastically helpful, the jury extremely competent, and the selection of the highest quality. I would recommend participating to anyone who's in love with indie filmmaking!" - Celina Liesegang, producer of Viscera: Autopsy of a (non)human body, ÉCU 2022 Official Selection

"It's always a pleasure having our films at ÉCU, especially this year with our awarded short film "Useless"! The communication has been great during the whole process and our filmmakers are so excited to be part of this competition. See you again next year with new projects!" - Marta Salvador Tato, distributor of USELESS, the winner of the Best European Independent Dramatic Short award 2022

Since its inception in 2006 ÉCU has forged a path for independent film and the scope of its presence has grown to a global scale with the festival often being referenced as the European equivalent of Sundance, an honour that we don’t take lightly.

Spring is not only a fabulous time for Paris but an exciting time for ÉCU because that is when we showcase roughly around 100 of the World’s very best independent films. Although ÉCU emphasises European talent, it also recognises the genius of international filmmakers with several categories allocated to non-European films.

The next ÉCU, the 19th edition, will take place on the 19th, 20th and 21st of April, 2024 in Paris, France.

ÉCU isn’t just all about screening an amazing slate of films over its three-day event in Paris in April. There are also professional workshops led by experts in the industry, Q&A’s held with the attending filmmakers after every screening session and a chance to network with fellow filmmakers, producers, agents, industry representatives, prospective film buyers and, of course, the cinema-loving public. At ÉCU, there is a continual dialogue celebrating and critiquing the world’s best indie cinema of today.


Though ÉCU’s main event IS the three-day festival in Paris each spring, there is even more! Thanks to our over 50 partner festivals, partner organizations, film centres and film commissions, ÉCU’s goes on an annual world tour called ÉCU-On-The-Road, which gives award-winning films (as well as many of the Official Selection films) the opportunity to have their films screened to a broader, global audience. ÉCU-On-The-Road showcased films in over 80 countries around the globe in 2016 - 2023 at special ÉCU mini-festivals, partner festivals, cultural institutions and film schools, including an amazing seven day special festival in São Paulo, Brazil. The event was made possible through the support of Caixa Cultural, São Paulo and was a huge success. ÉCU also held special events in Berlin (Germany), Cannes (France) and was part of festivals in Lebanon, Italy, Russia, USA, Romania, Austria, Denmark and ot­her countries. This gives ÉCU filmmakers great exposure to audiences that they may never have reached.

Since 2006, ÉCU has helped the careers of literally hundreds of independent filmmakers, actors, DPs, editors, screenwriters and is honoured to be firmly established as one of the World’s eminent indie film festivals.

Above all, we are proud to be a filmmakers’ festival!


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Circuito Penedo de Cinema

Deadline
19 Jul 2015


Published: 19 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Circuito Penedo de Cinema

Penedo, Brazil


Only for national Brazilian filmmakers


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of 19 ª Mostra Internacional de Filmes de Montanha

Deadline
28 Aug 2015


Published: 19 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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19 ª Mostra Internacional de Filmes de Montanha

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


Accepted films will be short, medium and feature length films produced in digital video; categories in documentary, fiction, experimental or animation; movies about mountain sports, adventure or expedition; films that contribute to knowledge and protection of the environment; films about mountain culture or outdoors lifestyle.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



 
Logo of Torremolinos' International Fantastic Film Festival

Deadline
20 Jul 2015


Published: 19 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Torremolinos' International Fantastic Film Festival

Torremolinos, Spain


Torremolinos International Fantastic Film Festival has become in a few years in one the most important events at Costa del Sol (Spain). Place in the Torremolinos' exhibition and conference centre: theaters with 240 and 460 people capacity. Organized by the Cultural Association "Cinefans", the festival it's now a reference of innovate and transgresive ideas. It starts at Halloween (with its own Halloween night) and it includes galas, shows, horror movies marathons, charitable sessions, guests and honored films for their anniversary.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Liberty Massacre Part-4

Deadline
20 Jul 2015


Published: 18 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Liberty Massacre Part-4

Philadelphia, United States


Year 4 is on the way! The film industry of Philadelphia has come together to make this city an active spot for HORROR shorts from around the world to be screened and celebrated. Philadelphia has one HUGE thirst for horror flicks and Average Superstar Films has stepped up and lead the way for this massive event. This event truly gives both local and international filmmakers their due. It is held at the world famous Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia. With a $60,000 sound system, and a FULL screen, the theater seats up to 600 movie-goers. This years event will run 10 hours, with a big networking party going on in the lobby area. News outlets and press are active at this event. Celebrities and horror movie Icons from all walks of life have shown up at this event. Last year we members of The Howard Stern Show on hand. Along with Lloyd Kaufman and The Angry Video Game Nerd. We are only accepting online screeners. There are a variety of ways to submit your screener to us (YouTube, Vimeo (FAVORED) , or through one of the online submission services.). This will SAVE YOU MONEY! These events are 21 and up.

Each film director and cast is also interviewed at our event for an episode of Average Superstar Films TV. PLEASE visit our website averagesuperstarfilms.com to see videos and pictures from past events.

Want to take a deeper look into this fest? Click on the link below and see highlights from last years event join us!

Our events matter! Our events are fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zsoIqizbF4


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Global Independent Film Awards

Deadline
31 Dec 2015


Published: 18 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Global Independent Film Awards

Henderson, United States


The Global Independent Film Awards is an online awards competition dedicated to recognizing filmmakers and actors for high quality work. We recognize how difficult it is to make an exceptional film, and want to reward filmmakers for achieving success in different aspects of the filmmaking process. You need credibility. We've got awards. If you do an amazing job making your film, we will give you awards for it. You get to include your credentials on your resume and promotional materials. Groovy, right?


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of First Step Film Fest

Deadline
16 Aug 2015


Published: 18 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films


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First Step Film Fest

Tirana, Albania


This project involves bringing students and teachers from different countries to participate with their films . Part of the program are even lectures and workshops of the movie professionals from different countries about film issues. We think that is very important for a student to confront with other students from around the world, so to know different cultures, different thoughts and to analyse the way their colleges work. We hope that First Step Fest will be a good chance young filmmakers in Albania to get inspiration and continue their dream.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of Puerto Rico Queer Filmfest

Deadline
17 Jul 2015


Published: 16 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Puerto Rico Queer Filmfest

San Juan, Puerto Rico


Since 2009, the Puerto Rico Queer Filmfest is the first and largest LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) themed festival in the Caribbean region. We are seeking out films from all over the world to be screened at the Festival’s Twelfth Edition in May 2024, as well as special screenings.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other



 
Logo of COLCHAGUA International Film Festival

Deadline
02 Aug 2015


Published: 16 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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COLCHAGUA International Film Festival

San Fernando, Chile


The main objective of the Festival is to open dialogues around contingency issues through cinema as a platform for mediation and engagement, in the Province of Colchagua, also assuming the role of exhibitor of national and Latin American cinema and independent works from different parts of the world.

Our motivation for this 2021 version lies in the social transformations focused on human rights and the conservation of the ecosystem, as well as the dissemination and enhancement of heritage, in order to consolidate the Colchagua International Film Festival as a space for intellectual, political and cultural turmoil.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Cortocomenius

Deadline
21 Sep 2015


Published: 16 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films

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Cortocomenius

Valencia, Spain


The 18th edition of CORTOCOMENIUS intends to show the best valencian productions , with the intention of promoting, broadcast and support to the development of the digital cinema.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Other



 
Logo of Maipu Shorts / Comedy Film Festival

Deadline
01 Jul 2015


Published: 16 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Maipu Shorts / Comedy Film Festival

Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina


"MAIPÚ SHORTS" IS A COMEDY / HUMOR FILM FESTIVAL.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of La Otra Banqueta - Festival de cine por la diversidad sexual y género

Deadline
26 May 2015


Published: 15 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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La Otra Banqueta - Festival de cine por la diversidad sexual y género

Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala


La Otra Banqueta accepts films of all nationalities about lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, transgender and any open understand sexuality in all its forms as an inherent part of the human person.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Cairo Video Festival

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 15 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Cairo Video Festival

Cairo, Egypt


Medrar for Contemporary Art launches its call for the 11th edition of Cairo Video Festival, which will be held in December 2024. The festival continues its focus on providing a platform for sharing and discussing newly produced video art and experimental film. Programs will be screened in conventional and non-conventional venues, in theater and exhibition spaces to promote, expand and harvest attention to the practice.

The 11th edition of Cairo Video Festival culminates many steps and stages that represent our experiences with video art and experimental film, and also summarizes our recurrent inquiries about the relationship between artistic expression and the reality we live in, the current events and our eagerness to experiment and add new and different values ​​with each edition. It is an opportunity that we yearn for with every edition to witness these innovations, experiences and new concepts from around the world, and to share them with the public.

The call for submission is directed towards video artists and experimental filmmakers from various technical fields. We also encourage designers and developers who work in the fields of virtual reality, animation, interactive softwares, and artistic games via the Internet, computers or smartphones to respond to the call. Likewise, those who emphasize the use of the moving image in their installations or live performances. Curators and institutions involved in the production and distribution of video art and experimental film are encouraged to submit their programs. The festival’s program takes the format of a series of showcases, accompanied by talks and discussions with active video-makers and curators to tackle some of the key themes and issues addressed in the works.

Check out the previous edition
https://www.cvf.medrar.org/ar/about-cvf10/


International Festival

Short film festival


 Experimental



 
Logo of Cinefilia Tanguera Film Festival

Deadline
01 Jul 2015


Published: 15 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Cinefilia Tanguera Film Festival

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina


Cinefilia Tanguera is an Itinerant & International Short Film Festival linked to TANGO, not competitive.
Our primary objective is promote the tango and cinema, from an original perspective without dissemination and promotion anywhere in the world, as are the works of short films and documentaries about the identity of the tango in all sense.

Since 2009 was presented in some of the most prestigious cultural events in the world, performing at Cagliari (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016), Barcelona (2009, 2016, 2017), Moscow, London (2009, 2013, 2016), Madrid (2009, 2016), Ámsterdam (2009, 2018), Brussels (2010, 2018), Liège, Catania, Hamburg, Jordan, Buenos Aires (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), Athens, Valladolid, Zurich, Bergen (Norway), Milán, Eindhoven, Sassari (2012, 2016), Berlin, Paris, Crete (2016, 2017, 2019), Budapest, Tenerife, Formentera (2016, 2018), Ibiza, Prague, Zagreb, Timisoara, Novi Sad, Istanbul, Tokyo, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Bali, Bilbao, Montecarlo, Arles, Georgetown (Guyana), Oslo, Toronto and Cairo.

Leonel Mitre
Managing Director


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Highland Park Independent Film Festival

Deadline
01 Sep 2015


Published: 14 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Highland Park Independent Film Festival

Playa Del Rey, United States


HIGHLAND PARK INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (HPIFF) fosters emerging and established filmmakers by providing forums for screening projects, networking with industry professionals and mentoring student filmmakers in Northeast Los Angeles. All films will screen at the historic Highland Theatre on a DCP system


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Los Angeles Short Film Festival

Deadline
01 Jan 2016


Published: 14 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Los Angeles Short Film Festival

Los Angeles, United States


Welcome to the Los Angeles Short Film Festival. This is an International Film Festival.

This is an International Film Festival. Everybody can submit. Film festivals are still the best place to screen independent work and get it noticed. With YouTube and Vimeo so overcrowded, good shorts often drown in a sea of bad. Showing the best of the best is a priority at Los Angeles Short Film Festival. We provide filmmakers an opportunity to share their shorts with an enthusiastic and responsive audience that’s eager to see new films, new faces, and new art. Los Angeles Short Film Festival – where emerging talent finds a place to shine!


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of International Hollywood Short Film Festival

Deadline
15 Nov 2015


Published: 13 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films


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International Hollywood Short Film Festival

Los Angeles, United States


Hollywood: A mecca for aspiring actors, writers, directors, producers. For anyone serious about "breaking in," all roads lead to Hollywood. Come to the Hollywood Short Film Festival, meet interesting people, full of passion and make new connection.

Get noticed!


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Unofficial Google+ Film Festival

Deadline
15 Aug 2015


Published: 11 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Unofficial Google+ Film Festival

Fairview, United States


Our festival can be attended from anywhere in the world with a computer, smart phone, or tablet. We strive to bring more attention and recognition to brilliant filmmaking being created around the world and help to connect filmmakers with one another.

By recreating the film festival experience online and offering it for free, as well as holding live events simultaneously around the globe, our short film festival will bring a much higher viewership than any other festival in the world.

A live, online, interactive, global, short film festival that extends and broadens viewers outside the common film festival experience and allows a much larger audience to enjoy the films from the comforts of their own homes.

The Unofficial Google+ Film Festival is complete with several film panels as well as live Q&A sessions with the filmmakers after each block of short films. This new and innovative festival is the future of the digital age for filmmakers and film fans everywhere. Movies are seen by thousands of attentive and film loving people around the world all at the same time (instead of being limited by a smaller geographical location).

Our mission is to become the world’s premier online, interactive, short film, and web series film festival to close out the year of all other film festivals.

In addition, select films will be invited to be seen at the Sunur Village Festival from August 19 - August 23 as well as the Open Air Cinema at Kuta Beach, Bali at the Blue Sapphire Club & Bar at the Stones Entertainment Centre from September 18 - September 20, 2015


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Cinecipó - Insurgent Film Festival

Deadline
08 Jun 2015


Published: 11 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Cinecipó - Insurgent Film Festival

Belo Horizonte, Brazil


Documentaries, fictions, animations and experimental.

Political, social, racial, gender issues, etc.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental