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Deadline
22 Sep 2025


Published: 03 Oct 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Big Syn International Film Festival

London, United Kingdom


CURRENT EDITION NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES.

JOIN THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SUSTAINABILITY FILM FESTIVAL LED BY OSCAR-, BAFTA- & EMMY-WINNING CELEBRITIES. GET YOUR FILMS SCREENED ON EUROPE'S BIGGEST SCREEN - LONDON'S ICONIC PICCADILLY LIGHTS.

OUR FILMS HAVE BEEN AWARDED AND NOMINATED FOR THE BAFTAS, OSCARS AND EMMY AWARDS. THE FILMS HAVE REACHED OVER 8M IN 90+ COUNTRIES.

WIN PRIZES WORTH THOUSANDS. FILMS COMPLETED AFTER 1 JAN 2022 ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.

FILMS WITH SUSTAINABILITY-THEMES, INLCUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

CLIMATE ACTION
PEACE & JUSTICE
MIGRATION
INEQUALITY
INCLUSION & DIVERSITY
DISCRIMINATION
MARINE LIFE
LIFE ON LAND
BIODIVERSITY
GENDER EQUALITY
MENTAL HEALTH
POVERTY
HUNGER
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
EDUCATION
CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

The festival and gala awards is organised by the Big Syn Institute, a part of the Centre for Big Synergy, which is a CSO of the United Nations. The festival educates and inspires millions to act on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

FIVE REASON TO SUBMIT YOUR FILMS.

1. Be part of history; inspire action, create change.

2. Get recognition from OSCARS-, BAFTA- and EMMY-winning Grand Jury.

3. Screenings across the world and the UK.

4. Red carpet gala awards in London; meet celebrities, industry, press & TV. (TBC)

5. Covered by major UK and international news and media including the BBC.

Please follow us on all SM to be informed of more details and special prizes.

IMPORTANT

If your film has an important message for the world, this festival is for you. All films should touch upon or cover major issues faced by the planet and the people; around social, economic or environmental sustainability.

Entry fees paid are not refundable under any circumstances, so please read rules before submitting your films.

The following types of films (premiered and unpremiered), completed after 1 Jan 2020 are welcome for the festival.

- Features
- Shorts
- Animations
- Documentaries
- CSR videos
- Charity films
- Advertisements
- Public Service announcements


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
17 Oct 2024


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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the Soul Center Film Fest

Phoenix, United States


The Soul Center of Art & History is a community led museum that centers the Black experience across the African Diaspora. It is a cultural hub for the social, political, educational, and creative scholarship that will allow us to apply what we have learned from our past in a way that moves us closer to a more just and equitable future.

The Soul Center does everything that a traditional museum does. We:

-conduct research and disseminate information

-curate exhibits

-host community led workshops/classes

-preserve and display history, art, and culture

We are unique because we:

- are a model for communities of color to steward their own history and culture

- are entirely community led and center lived experience and direct impact

- utilize film and storytelling as a way to continue our oral traditions

- intentionally implement what we learn from the past to advance our community

Our first annual film festival is dedicated to celebrating the creative voices of Black filmmakers. This festival aims to provide a platform for thought-provoking films that shed light on critical social issues (equity, justice, labor, housing, climate change, immigration, and interpersonal relationships).

The Soul Center Film Fest is dedicated to:

1. Showcasing a diverse range of films that tackle social justice issues, from racial equity to environmental justice and beyond.

2. Amplifying the voices and stories of Black and Brown filmmakers, both emerging and established.

3. Encouraging dialogue, collaboration, and action by connecting filmmakers, activists, and audiences.

4. Fostering a space for critical reflection and empathy through the art of storytelling.


International Festival

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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
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Deadline
18 Jan 2025


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Feature films


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Marere Fest

Javea, Spain


Objective

Marere Fest's main objective is to promote and screen feature films related to art in any of its major artistic forms (cinema, painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, literature, and their derivatives), as well as other audiovisual and cinematic works that bring culture closer to the public.

Dates and Venue

The first edition of Marere Fest will be held from March 18 to 23, 2025, in Jávea. The central location will be the Jayan Cinema, located at C/ Santísimo Cristo del Mar 14, CP 03730 Jávea (Alicante).


International Festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other



 
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Deadline
30 Nov 2024


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films


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TITAN International Film Festival

Sydney, Australia


TITAN International Film Festival is a competition of films from around the world, celebrating cinema and its creativity, its art and its freedom.

We are a festival dounded in 2021 and registered as a Not-For-Profit with the Australian government and are IMDB qualified, running competitions throughout the year, which ends with the Annual Gala in Sydney, Australia.

TIFF is a challenge for all filmmakers to produce and promote the cinema of the future.

The Festival takes place 4 times a year and registration is always open. This increases the chances of winning for filmmakers. At the end of the year, our jury will select the best film of each category amongst the four edition winners.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
10 Jan 2025


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films

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NIKON FILM FESTIVAL

Paris, France


It's a free and open to all short film festival based in Paris (France). Concept is simple : submit 2min20 shortfilms about an imposed theme each year. For this 15th edition, it'll be "A human superpower". To participate, you must register on our website www.festivalnikon.fr/en until January 10, 2025

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT FILMS OVER 2MIN20 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THE COMPETITION AND WILL BE IMMEDIATELY EXCLUDED WITHOUT VIEWING.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
03 Nov 2024


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Swinburne Film And Television Graduating Students` Screening And Industry Awards

Hawthorn, Australia


Swinburne Film and Television Graduating Students' Screening and Industry Awards.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Experimental



 
Logo of Settimo Short Film Festival

Deadline
31 Jan 2025


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Settimo Short Film Festival

Settimo Milanese, Italy


Settimo International Short Film Festival Seventh edition. Organized by Pro Loco Settimo Milanese with Association Semeion Teatro, Auditorium Settimo Milanese, in partnership with Fedic and under the patronage of the City of Settimo Milanese.

An evening dedicated to international short films of less than 15 minutes.

Short films can be based on any subject or concept.

The event will be held from 9 to 10 May 2025 at the Anna Marchesini film theater, via Grandi 12 Settimo Milanese.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of Women and Diversities Film Festival FESTMYD

Deadline
30 Oct 2024


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Women and Diversities Film Festival FESTMYD

Territorio Nacional, Chile


The Women and Diversities Film Festival (FESTMYD) will celebrate its fourth edition this year in a self-managed manner with the support of the Film School of the University of Valparaíso and the Ovalle Film Festival. The main objective of the festival is to give visibility and promote national and international cinematographic works directed by female (cis/trans), trans or transmasculine men, non-binary, gender fluid or intersex filmmakers, who address issues from a gender perspective.

On this occasion, FESTMYD will take place in person in the region of Coquimbo and Valparaíso, linking the activities to the territories where they are developed, seeking to generate a reciprocal relationship with the audiences we address, in order to be a contribution to the collective construction of intangible cultural heritage. FESTMYD 4th will take place in the month of November from the 19th to the 22nd in Valparaíso and from the 27th to the 30th in Ovalle.

In the fourth version of FESTMYD, we want to once again give space to the voices and teams of women and gender diversities, maintaining the commitment acquired in our previous versions, giving a showcase to their works in both regions for school audiences and adults.

This year all slots will be non-competitive and the official selection will come from a selection of short films made in educational contexts (formal and informal) made throughout the national territory.

The Festival reserves the right to change the venues and dates mentioned, if it deems necessary for the correct execution of the project.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Salas de los Infantes Short Film Festival

Deadline
03 Nov 2024


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Salas de los Infantes Short Film Festival

Salas de los Infantes, Spain


Film-makers from all over the world are welcome to partcipate.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of Rabat-Comedy International Film Festival

Deadline
30 Apr 2025


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Rabat-Comedy International Film Festival

Rabat, Morocco


The Rabat-Comedy International Film Festival is among the biggest festivals in the world exclusively dedicated to comedy. The festival offers an opportunity for unique feature and short comedy films from around the globe, to compete and share their messages in front of a live comedy lovers audience and a prestigious international jury. In addition to the screenings, meetings with film the directors, actors and other professionals are also organized . The festival offers also special screenings, training sessions and masterclasses related to the art of comedy in cinema.


(En français)

Le Festival International du Film Rabat-Comedy est parmi les plus grands festivals au monde qui est exclusivement dédié à la comédie . Dans ce sens, le festival offre une opportunité unique pour des longs et des courts métrages de comédie, provenant du monde entier, d'être en compétition et de partager leurs messages devant une audience de cinéphiles amoureux de films de comédie et d'un jury international . En marge des projections de la sélection officielle, le festival organise des rencontres avec des réalisateurs, acteurs et autres professionnels. Le festival organise aussi des projections spéciales, des formations professionnelles et des master classes qui traitent de l'art de la comédie au cinéma.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction



 
Logo of Prokuplje Film Festival

Deadline
15 Jul 2025


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Prokuplje Film Festival

Prokuplje, Serbia


Prokuplje Short Film Festival, founded in 2011, is the youngest film festival in Serbia. In Prokplje is event where audience can see the best from the field of documentary, experimental, animated and fiction from around the world. Thousands of films from all over the world arrive at the festival's address, and it has been reflected by the numerous audiences in Prokuplje, but also in other cities in Serbia and the region,because the team organizes Tour in which the best films are presented in over 30 cities. The lack of the Cinema, as well as the lack of a movie as a subject at school, prevents young people from learning about this art.

In order to see something of this content, the young people must go to Nis, or even to Belgrade. This is an opportunity to see the latest short film achievements from all around the world in Prokuplje. In recent years, according to research, there is a decline in audience attendance at the festivals all over the world. So because of that and because of the introduction of the film to young people, we brought the work with them, in all primary and secondary schools, which are potential audiences and will be animated by the presentation of festival films and the discussion on the significance of the Festival. In addition to work with young people in Prokuplje,the Film Club Prokuplje is the first to start animating the audience from the rural areas, which are completely excluded from all events, especially cultural events.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



 
Logo of HARD:LINE International Film Festival

Deadline
31 Jan 2025


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films

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HARD:LINE International Film Festival

Regensburg, Germany


HARD:LINE International Film Festival aims to present the various faces of extreme cinema.

The question as to what is meant by the term “extreme” can be understood by looking at the content of our wide selection of fantastic films. “Extreme” is often defined by an explicit splatter aesthetic but it can also be represented by unusual story-telling methods or an exotic visual language. Thus, we are meticulously selecting such examples that could be important in the future of the genre. We have not set any boundaries in our search and whether a film is a pearl of the independent scene, fun splatter or no-brainer, H:LIFF loves special films!

HARD:LINE International Film Festival is no warehouse festival where the priority is to show as many films as possible but rather concentrates on presenting a few glowing examples of everything that extreme film can be.

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THANK YOU FOR BEING A FILMMAKER!

You and your work are the reasons why we do exist!


MELIES!

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Terror



 
Logo of Gastro Film Fest

Deadline
27 Apr 2025


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Gastro Film Fest

Osijek, Croatia


The festival has an international character and all authors with films in compliance with other propositions can participate. Films selected for competition will be judged in two categories:

1. FILM RECIPE - a sort of documentary that should display complete image and/or text instructions for preparation of culinary creations (meals, drinks or deserts), including information about required ingredients and sequence of work. Based on those, after watching film one should be able to prepare the recipe.

2. OPEN CATEGORY - a film that should thematize or depict content related to food and/or drink.

Duration of individual films submitted is limited to 15 minutes.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Third International Festival on Ageing: Glimpses through time

Deadline
01 Feb 2025


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Third International Festival on Ageing: Glimpses through time

Montevideo, Uruguay


The 3rd International Film Festival on Aging: Glimpses Through Time is a university initiative organized by the Interdisciplinary Center for Aging (CIEn) at the University of the Republic, with support from the Center for Critical Studies in Contemporary Culture (CECRITICC) at the Autonomous University of Querétaro, Mexico. It involves collaboration with various universities in the region and government agencies related to older adults from different countries.

The Festival aims to draw attention to themes related to aging and old age as part of our vital and socio-historical time. We start from a paradigm that considers that the images and representations of older adults—including those in audiovisual productions—affect how we live in relation to aging, how we perceive ourselves as aging individuals, and how we interact with older adults. We believe that the construction of collective spaces to think about aging process can contribute to build non-stigmatized social representations.

We invite you to make or present short films that, through their narratives, characters, and/or language, contribute to exploring, understanding, and/or portraying aspects of aging on individuals, populations, institutions, etc., and/or intergenerational relationships.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Busan International Short Film Festival

Deadline
06 Jan 2025


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films

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Busan International Short Film Festival

Busan, South Korea


Launched in 1980, our festival, the first of its category in South Korea, has grown and evolved from the Korean Short Film Festival, to become the Busan Asian Short Film Festival in 2000 and eventually the Busan International Short Film Festival in 2010 (www.bisff.org).

Taking place late April at the Busan Cinema Center, BISFF delivers a dozen awards in three competitive sections (International Competition, Korean Competition and Operation Kino) while also presenting several curated, non-competitive sections including: Guest Country, Korean Shorts, Asian Shorts, Prism, 3D Cinema, etc.

BISFF is a member of the Short Film Conference (http://shortfilmconference.com/) and of the NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema https://netpacasia.org). In 2018, it became South Korea’s first Oscar®-qualifying festival.


OSCAR!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



 
Logo of Revoluções Curtas

Deadline
11 Nov 2024


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Revoluções Curtas

Barcelona, Spain


Filmin presents Revoluções Curtas, an online festival that aims to give visibility to new voices in Portuguese cinema. At Filmin we believe in a free cinema, away from the noise in which we live. Everything more, everything plus, everything a lot. And it is from this feeling that this festival is born, with which we want to give a voice to young people who can't find their place. We think of cinema as a tool for social change, which is why we encourage young Portuguese talents to express themselves through their films. Because cinema is a form of revolution.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



 
Logo of You Are the Judge - Web3 International Film Festival

Deadline
01 Dec 2024


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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You Are the Judge - Web3 International Film Festival

Hong Kong, China


The You Are the Judge Web3 International Film Festival, brought to you by the creators of WTe, the Web3 film-watching and trading platform, redefines the festival experience by letting audiences decide the winners with NFT Festival Passes.

With the motto "You are the judge, everyone is a judge," we democratize film selection, focusing on Drama, Horror, Action, and Erotica. Our goal is to find films that blend artistic expression with commercial potential, fostering a community-driven environment using Web3 technology.

Award winners receive prize money in USDT on a specified blockchain, along with free international distribution services. We promote the winning films globally, returning the distribution revenue directly to filmmakers. We believe in the commercial value of films selected by our audience.

Join over 500 filmmakers and 3,000 film fans from 50+ countries for a unique mix of screenings, Q&A sessions, and discussions.

You Are the Judge Web3 International Film Festival is not just a celebration of cinema; it's a pioneering event at the intersection of creativity, technology, and community, embracing the decentralized future of the film industry.

Save the dates for our highly anticipated 4th edition, set against the backdrop of Beijing, China, from December 26th to 28th, 2024. We welcome submissions across four categories: Drama (short & feature), Action (short & feature), Horror (short & feature), and Erotica (short only).

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“你是评委”Web3国际电影节由Web3影视平台WTe发起创办。影展专注剧情、恐怖、动作、爱情四大类型,把影片评审权交给观众,致力于提高观众的话语权,发现并积极推广兼顾艺术表达与商业价值的影视作品。

电影节将为大众评选出的优胜影片提供国际宣传发行服务,投票观众可在一定程度上参与获奖影片发行分成。

第四届电影节将于12月26-28日在北京举办。


International Festival

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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of Short Film Festival Molino de Mareas

Deadline
19 Nov 2024


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Short Film Festival Molino de Mareas

San Fernando, Spain


Only for Spanish filmmakers.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of New Hope Film Festival

Deadline
25 Apr 2025


Published: 02 Oct 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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New Hope Film Festival

New Hope, United States


MISSION & OBJECTIVE

New Hope Film Festival is especially interested in discovering and nurturing talented but underappreciated filmmakers from around the globe.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The 15th Edition New Hope Film Festival will take place from August 15-24, 2025. A hybrid festival with a combination of physical and virtual events, the New Hope Film Festival offers currently rare opportunities for in-person networking and audience interaction. The Festival owns and uses first class audio-video components for screenings, with 4K laser projection, reference-level surround sound processing and other high quality, carefully-selected components. If offered, virtual screenings employ state-of-the-art security, including DRM Encryption, a 7-day limitation for viewing and optional geo-blocking. Virtual screenings do not include live streaming events.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Klimametraje

Deadline
11 Nov 2024


Published: 01 Oct 2024
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Klimametraje

Bilbao, Spain


Xedea: Euskal Autonomia Erkidegoko gazteak klima-erronkei eta haien ekintza- ahalmenari heltzeko mugiaraztea, mikrofilm-labur lehiaketa baten bidez. Lehiaketa ikus-entzunezkoen sorkuntza teknologia berrien bidez zabaltzera dago bideratuta, ikus- entzunezko sortzaile gazteen talentuari esker, klima-larrialdiak eta -ekintzak ezagutarazteko modu berriak aurkitzeko asmoz. Horretarako, gai hauek ezarri dira: “Klima-ekintza: Ikuspegi berri bat” non lanek ikuspegi berri bat erakutsi beharko duten ekintzara pasatzeko, klima- aldaketa arintzeko eta espero diren inpaktuetara egokitzeko eta motibazio-mezuak txertatzeko.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other