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Deadline
12 Aug 2024


Published: 04 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Batumi International Film Festival

Batumi, Georgia


Batumi International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF) was established in 2006. The founder and organizer is “Batumi Art-house ARGANI". BIAFF is an annual event held in second half of September in Batumi (Georgia).

Festival is focusing on art-house cinema. BIAFF festival’s major sections include - International Competition (Feature, Doc and Short sections), Retrospectives, Meet the Jury, Master Collection etc. Beside film screenings, festival program includes various workshops, master classes and industry events.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Shades International Short Film Festival

Deadline
12 Dec 2023


Published: 04 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Shades International Short Film Festival

Kannur, India


We are extremely honored to welcome you to the fifth edition of Shades Festival. The impetus for the festival came from a need to find out and showcase the best of shorts each year.

The last edition concluded on the third week of March 2023 screening 20 short films which got selected from the films sent around the globe.

As in the previous editions we are providing a great platform to showcase your creative works with a great panel of jurors. In this edition we have introduced new category, Documentary

We will continue to raise the bar in standards and we hope you will have an exciting festival this year.

Write to secretary@shadesfestival.org for your concerns.

Asha Achy Joseph
Festival Director


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of VII Festival De Cine Render

Deadline
15 Dec 2023


Published: 04 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films


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VII Festival De Cine Render

Lima, Peru


The Render Festival is a space that was created in the classroom, with the aim of strengthening and promoting spaces for training, creation, and film exhibition that allow students from different regions of Peru to develop their skills in the audiovisual profession.

For the seventh edition, the festival addresses a historical moment in which every day new possibilities and threats emerge, Does the future cause us fear or excitement? We want to explore what cinema has to say about the lurking crises: ecological, economic and political. And about the new possible paths. How does technological innovation transform the way we create, watch and consume moving images?

In a society where technological changes and revolution is already part of the global daily life, we propose a critical look at it, through young filmmakers. How the process of creation changes as a result of a galloping technology is the perspective that will redirect us. This call is aimed at filmmakers who are currently studying at universities or other schools or institutions of higher education in any country.

Consequently, as part of the activities of the festival, which will be carried out through the present, we open the call for our international short film competition, which consists of 3 categories that we will explain in the following section.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Experimental



 
Logo of Dea Open Air International Film Festival

Deadline
15 Mar 2024


Published: 04 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Dea Open Air International Film Festival

Tirana, Albania


DEA OPEN AIR International Film Festival is a product of MultiMedia Studio "Nositi".

The Festival will take place in the Capital city of Tirana.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Other



 
Logo of Dirección En Femenino

Deadline
15 Jan 2024


Published: 04 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Dirección En Femenino

Aranjuez, Spain


Only for films produced in Spain that are directed or co-directed by a woman.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR THE ELDERLY

Deadline
01 Apr 2024


Published: 04 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR THE ELDERLY

Barcelona, Spain


La GRAN pantalla is an intergenerational cinematographic meeting space that seeks to dismantle stereotypes about older people through cinema. We look for stories that allow us to generate new readings and discourses about older people, beyond the conventional representations that are usually associated with this stage of life.

We are interested in films that address the issue of the elderly from diverse perspectives: migration, sexuality, feminism, LGBTIQ+ community, among others.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



 
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Deadline
25 Feb 2024


Published: 04 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Ural Shorts

Nizhny Tagil, Russia


On the border of Europe and Asia, in the 300-year-old city called the "Russian Manchester" in the middle of the Ural Mountains —
we organize an International Short Film Festival with a quarterly Official Selection and Live Screenings every summer, autumn, winter and spring.

NOW OPEN: Submissions for the Ural Shorts Autumn 2024

Our mission is to seek out and unearth fresh talent in the art of filmmaking from across the globe. We aim to showcase and endorse top-tier independent short films, regardless of their origin, production year or budget. Our ultimate goal is to encourage and inspire auteurs everywhere.

Ural Shorts consists of four Seasons and Annual Award Event. Every Season the selection committee watches privately the submitted short films and chooses the Official Selections. All selected films enter the competition for the Season Awards.

Within 10 days after the Official Selection list is published the jury announces the Season Winners. The winning films enter the Screening Program in cinemas and on television for all to see.

All Season winners enter the competition for the Annual Awards in 18 nominations corresponding to the Main and Technical and Performances categories. And receive an invitation to the Annual Award Event.

The Ural Shorts Annual Event takes place in August in the 300-year-old city of Nizhny Tagil, on the border of Europe and Asia, which is called the "Russian Manchester" in the middle of the Ural Mountains. Annual Award Event consists of a cultural and educational program, the annual awards ceremony, screenings, TV interviews, workshops, and other activities.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of C.L.A.C - Short Film Festival

Deadline
15 Mar 2024


Published: 04 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films

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C.L.A.C - Short Film Festival

lyon, France


CLAC is a short film festival created in 2005 by Jacky Goldberg, now a critic for Inrock'uptibles. It is organized every year by the Arts Office of the Lyon School of Management.

This festival aims to encourage young directors to showcase their talents and to project their films on the big screen in front of hundreds of spectators.

The festival takes place over two evenings. The first consists of a screening of 6 out-of-our-themematic films and a time for discussion with the teams who made them. The second evening is the screening of short films in the selected theme followed by the awards ceremony.

As a conclusion for this event, a cocktail is organized at the end of the second evening where everyone is invited to join us in a moment of conviviality and sharing.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Epic ACG Fest

Deadline
12 Oct 2024


Published: 02 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Epic ACG Fest

Palos Verdes Peninsula, United States


Epic ACG fest is a unique event showcase animation, comics and games. Though screening, exhibition and competition, bring together the creative elements, the artists and the general public from worldwide.

During the festival, EACG is also hosting the Live Demonstrations, Networking Receptions, Master Workshops, Panel Discussions, Business Symposiums, Recruiting and the Professional Exhibits offered throughout the event as well as the One-On-One Personal Consultations with creative professionals from top studios and educational institutions both local and international. The Award ceremony is a red carpet event that provides recognition and great memories.

Epic ACG fest will screening animations from worldwide


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Animation  Experimental



 
Logo of Tallgrass Film Festival

Deadline
15 Jul 2024


Published: 02 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Tallgrass Film Festival

Wichita, United States


The largest independent film festival in the state of Kansas. A hallmark of the region’s cinematic landscape and an internationally recognized, multi-day platform for world-class cinematic programming, the festival is a program of the Tallgrass Film Association, a 501(c)3 arts organization that fosters an appreciation of the cinematic arts by creating shared experiences around the international medium of film.

A cool Midwestern city that truly represents the spirit and hospitality of America's Heartland, Wichita is also home to a large art and music community, a growing filmmaking community, and generous patrons of the arts making Tallgrass audiences a hallmark of the festival. Sophisticated movie-goers of all ages and backgrounds - hungry for quality independent film - audiences are receptive, opinionated, and genuine. Screening a film at Tallgrass is a catalyst for generating awareness and buzz in the epicenter of the country that radiates throughout the region. Also accessible at Tallgrass, are the visiting filmmakers. Due to the city’s authentic nature, it’s common to find an Oscar-winning filmmaker deep in conversation with a high school documentarian or an avid movie-goer.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of 6º Festival Internacional De Cinema Ambiental Da Serra Catarinense

Deadline
31 Mar 2024


Published: 02 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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6º Festival Internacional De Cinema Ambiental Da Serra Catarinense

Urubici, Brazil


O FICASC objetiva promover através do cinema socioambiental uma reflexão na sociedade contemporânea sobre temas ambientais considerados de extrema urgência e relevância. O festival não se limita meramente a exibir filmes, mas através deles promover uma ampla discussão nos mais variados setores da sociedade, levando conhecimento e entretenimento à crianças, jovens e adultos.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



 
Logo of Premis Castellitx 2024 De Curtmetratges De Ficció En Català, Organitzats per l’Ajuntament d’Algaida (Mallorca)

Deadline
29 Jan 2024


Published: 02 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Premis Castellitx 2024 De Curtmetratges De Ficció En Català, Organitzats per l’Ajuntament d’Algaida (Mallorca)

Algaida, Spain


5th Prize for short fiction films in Catalan language. Catalan version only. Films without dialogue will not be accepted.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction



 
Logo of Sant Joan D`Alacant Film Festival

Deadline
19 Jan 2024


Published: 02 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films

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Sant Joan D`Alacant Film Festival

Sant Joan d’Alacant, Spain


ONLY FOR SPANISH FILMMAKERS // SOLO PARA CINEASTAS ESPAÑOLES (EXCEPT THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY SECTION, WHICH IS INTERNATIONAL)


GOYA!

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of IndiFest - Barcelona Indigenous Film Festival

Deadline
15 Feb 2024


Published: 02 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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IndiFest - Barcelona Indigenous Film Festival

Barcelona, Spain


IndiFest is festival organized by alterNativa in collaboration with CLACPI (Coordinadora Latinoamericana de Cine y Comunicación de los Pueblos Indígenas), with the aim of giving its own voice to the indigenous peoples and to demand the fulfillment of their Rights.

The Festival’s main objective is to promote the Identity and the Rights of the indigenous peoples through audiovisual tools. The festival includes screenings at physical venues as well as an online week event.

IndiFest is complemented with other activities such as political incidence and conversations with indigenous leaders.

A commitment that enhances the decentralization of cultural habits as well as the communication of indigenous peoples concerning their Rights and intercultural relations.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of CICOM Murchante International Short Film Festival

Deadline
19 Apr 2024


Published: 02 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films


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CICOM Murchante International Short Film Festival

Murchante, Spain


International festival of fiction short feature films.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction



 
Logo of X Pineda de Mar International Short Film Festival

Deadline
31 Mar 2024


Published: 02 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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X Pineda de Mar International Short Film Festival

Pineda de Mar, Spain


The Festival is organized by the CinemArt Association of Pineda de Mar, it is an International festival with the objective of promoting a specific space for the discovery, screening and dissemination of short films.

The main thematic axis of the festival is comedy; However, the theme and genre of the productions is free. Quality and originality will be prioritized as the main objective, and that the production be unprecedented.

The 10th Pineda de Mar International Short Film Festival will be held from September 23 to September 28, 2024.

The program of the 2024 Pineda de Mar International Short Film Festival. It will integrate different activities focused on publicizing the selected short films and promoting different aspects of the world of cinema in Pineda de Mar, with the collaboration of the Pineda de Mar City Council and entities local.

The closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the Festival will take place on September 28, 2024 at the Pineda de Mar Auditorium.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of San Roque International Short Film Festival

Deadline
31 Jan 2024


Published: 02 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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San Roque International Short Film Festival

San Roque, Spain


45nd San Roque International Short Film Festival.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of LA Shorts International Film Festival

Deadline
31 May 2024


Published: 02 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films

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LA Shorts International Film Festival

Burbank, United States


LA Shorts International Film Festival ranks among the most prestigious and largest international short film festivals in the world.

The festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences OSCAR®, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts BAFTA and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT) presenters of the Canadian Screen Awards and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Spain (Goya Awards).

We are proud to have 66 filmmakers from LA Shorts earned an Academy Award® nomination.

Now in its 28th year, LA Shorts is the longest-running short film festival in Los Angeles. The festival screens over 350 films and attracts over 10,000 attendees each year including Hollywood industry professionals and emerging independent filmmakers.

LA Shorts is an official qualifying event for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts BAFTA short film awards. Award-winners at the festival are eligible to win BAFTA Awards.

LA Shorts is recognized by The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT) presenters of the Canadian Screen Awards.

Those who have been honored at the festival include directors, Jon Favreau, Paul Haggis, Bryan Singer, Jan de Bont, Shane Black, and actors Gary Oldman, James Woods, Martin Landau and Richard Dreyfuss. Many recognizable directors and actors have screened films and attended the festival such as Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Courteney Cox, Tim Burton, Sofia Coppola, Jason Reitman, Terry Gilliam, Spike Jonze, Eva Mendes, Jessica Biel, Rachel Weisz, Hilary Swank, Josh Brolin, Kirsten Dunst, Rita Wilson, Ralph Macchio, Ricky Gervais, Vin Diesel, John Stamos, Matthew Modine, Dean Cain, Robin Wright, George R. R. Martin and many many more.

The film programming screens all genres from a wide spectrum of categories with high to low-budget films 40 minutes or under. From recognizable directors and celebrity actors to students from the finest film schools and high school teenagers- they're all here to celebrate the art (and business) of short-form cinema!


OSCAR!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of CARTOON CLUB - INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION CINEMA, COMICS AND GAMES

Deadline
31 Mar 2024


Published: 01 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films

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CARTOON CLUB - INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION CINEMA, COMICS AND GAMES

Rimini, Italy


Cartoon Club – International Festival of Animation Cinema, Comics and Games, now at its 40th edition, is one of the best known festivals on the Italian scene.

It is a remarkable window for animation works, short films in particular – fiction, educational, experimental, computer graphic – and with a whole section solely dedicated to comics: Riminicomix.

The Festival features SHORT ANIMATED FILMS in various sections:

CARTOON CLUB AWARD, open to short animated films made by professional filmmakers and production companies.

SIGNOR ROSSI AWARD, open to animated films made by secondary school and university students, and by the students of animation film schools.

CARTOON KIDS AWARD, among the titles submitted to either Cartoon Club Award or to Signor Rossi Award, the Festival direction will select, at their own discretion, some short animated films aimed at a children’s audience. An all-children’s jury will select the winner among these films.

INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA, a non-competitive section open to European and non-European animated short films.

CARTOON JUNIOR AWARD, open to short animated films realized within workshops for children, in Italy or abroad.


Furthermore, the festival features:
- exhibitions;
- educational and social projects;
- workshops in local schools;
- one of the most popular and entertaining Cosplay conventions in Italy.
- publication of books and catalogues.
The festival takes place in Rimini in various locations, from downtown to the beach, in the month of July.


CARTOON D′OR!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Animation



 
Logo of Bristol Independent Film Festival

Deadline
17 Aug 2024


Published: 01 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Bristol Independent Film Festival

Bristol, United Kingdom


**Become a part of one of the most popular IMDb annual Festivals!**

Welcome to the Bristol Independent Film Festival. We are one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent film festivals!

Since we started in 2016 we have had submissions from over 120 countries. We pride ourselves on being an international film festival. We aspire to promote, recognize, and support independent filmmakers throughout the world by hosting a variety of awards to provide the best opportunities for filmmakers and help them receive their deserved recognition. We welcome submissions from a range of genres including short films, documentaries, features, animations, and screenplays.

Why BIFF?

•We aim to create a community of independent film-makers and an environment where we can celebrate independent films and our submitters’ creations.
•For each event, we provide networking booklets that include information about each winner and ways to contact them. We also provide trophies and winners packs.

•Each season we offer cash prizes to our favorite submissions to help fund their future projects.

•Finally, we aim to establish personal relationships with our submitters. We always enjoy finally meeting with our filmmakers/ scriptwriters and being able to celebrate their accomplishments in person.

Why Bristol?

Bristol was recently recognized by UNESCO as a “City of Film” alongside the likes of Sydney, Rome, and Galway. We pride ourselves on being the largest celebration of independent film in Bristol and we aim to create a hub for independent film-makers.

Judging Process?

Our submissions are judged by a jury of international industry professionals. They rate each submission on 10 different categories including cinematography, writing, pacing, and creativity. This helps them decide which submissions make it to the final stage where there will be jury group viewings to make sure we only pick the best quality submissions.

We look forward to viewing your creations and hope to meet you at our 7th annual celebration of independent film.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video