Logo of Bayelsa International Film Festival

Deadline
26 May 2024


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


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Bayelsa International Film Festival

Yenagoa, Nigeria


Bayelsa International Film Festival - BIFF is established with aim to engage filmmakers, artists, performers, academics and members of the creative community to unravel the delicacies of diversities and locate common grounds across cultures and societies.. To provide an exciting, educative, and information oriented Film Festival.

Bayelsa International Film Festival - BIFF is established with aim to engage filmmakers, artists, performers, academics and members of the creative community to unravel the delicacies of diversities and locate common grounds across cultures and societies.. To provide an exciting, educative, and information oriented Film Festival.

Bayelsa International Film Festival - BIFF is established with aim to engage filmmakers, artists, performers, academics and members of the creative community to unravel the delicacies of diversities and locate common grounds across cultures and societies.. To provide an exciting, educative, and information oriented Film Festival.

BIFF is designed to be an intimate and eloquent filmmaker festival where film enthusiasts can get first hand insights from directors, writers, actors and producers from the premiering films. With commitment, BIFF will be presenting an annual film festival and art exhibition to provide both professional and amateur filmmakers with a space for display and dissemination of their works. At the same time, a strong focus on the BIFF as a place for the world to discover recent talents in African films and filmmakers. The event also offers master classes, panel discussion and workshop to augment this diverse programming.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of 23º Festival Internacional de cine de Terror y Gore de Alicante 2025

Deadline
15 Nov 2024


Published: 02 Jan 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films


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23º Festival Internacional de cine de Terror y Gore de Alicante 2025

Alicante, Spain


WEEKEND HORROR AWARDS
The 23th TERROR AND GORE FILM FESTIVAL OF ALICANTE 2025.
Since 1999


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Golden Knight Malta International Short Film Festival

Deadline
20 Oct 2024


Published: 02 Jan 2024
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Golden Knight Malta International Short Film Festival

Marsa, Malta


One of the longest running film festivals of its kind worldwide. It is a short film festival open to non-professional productions, film school students as well as commercial productions. It is held annually during the last week of November.


FACEBOOK
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International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of SINISTRO

Deadline
30 Jun 2024


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


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SINISTRO

Fortaleza, Brazil


Welcome to a temple of fantasy, horror, science-fiction, thrillers and surrealism.

In August, the city of Fortaleza will become the capital of all fantastic things.

SINISTRO aims to be one of the biggest Fantastic Film Festivals in the world and certainly the one with the most beautiful setting, the state of Ceará in the Northeast of Brazil.

During its four days of festival, SINISTRO will screen movies, ranging from fantasy to thriller, sci-fi and horror, some features and shorts in world, international, latin american or brazilian premieres.

SINISTRO will be a meeting place for directors, producers, actors and actresses, technicians and distributors.

Fortaleza is a fascinating town and the perfect place for artistic exchange.


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Taita Taveta Film Festival

Deadline
01 Feb 2024


Published: 31 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Taita Taveta Film Festival

Voi, Kenya


Welcome to the Inaugural Taita Taveta Film Festival! The Festival was founded out of a strong desire to promote Taita Taveta filmmakers while simultaneously showing off Taita region, its people, talent, and culture through quality cinema. The Taita Taveta Film Festival will be an annual two-day celebration of film and creativity featuring industry panels, peer-to-peer interviews, evening afterparties, live screenings, Q&A’s and overall fun times.

Every year, the Festival will invite artists from all over the region to give their own interpretation of the world of today and tomorrow. Our vision is to achieve longevity while still remaining faithful to our founding purpose: to draw attention to and raise the profile of films, with the aim of contributing towards the development of cinema, boosting the film industry worldwide and celebrating cinema at an international level. We will always painstakingly curate our offering to ensure we showcase hidden gems alongside more mainstream films.

We also recognise that we are in a world of constantly changing images; as such, we must continue to reinvent ourselves from the inside. We endeavour to do so by constantly asking ourselves questions about the various aspects of the event that we can best prepare for the future with conviction and commitment, while staying attuned to the issues of our time.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Edinburgh Short Film Festival

Deadline
28 Jun 2024


Published: 30 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Edinburgh Short Film Festival

Musselburgh, United Kingdom


Edinburgh Short Film Festival Now Open! International Tours & Cash Awards

The 14th edition of the ESFF with International Film Festival showcases, more short film screenings, trophies, cash prizes and awards!

Max Length 25 minutes, international films welcomed, all genres eligible.

Open for entries online and via Festhome!

http://www.edinburghshortfilmfestival.com/

Looking forward to seeing your films!


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Festival Internacional De Cine Social Del Río Negro

Deadline
01 Feb 2024


Published: 29 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Festival Internacional De Cine Social Del Río Negro

Viedma y Patagones, Argentina


The Río Negro International Social Film Festival is an audiovisual festival that aims to promote cinema within the country and abroad. The festival will be held in March with a competition of feature films and short films, both fiction, animation and documentary. There will also be talks and workshops.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Ekurhuleni International Film Festival

Deadline
30 Oct 2024


Published: 28 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films

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Ekurhuleni International Film Festival

Germiston, South Africa


Theme
Our theme is simple and it is just one word: INNOVATION

Motivation
We encourage filmmakers to come up with innovative concepts and tell unique stories that promote peace and prosperity in their countries.

Vision
Promote international solidarity and a myriad of opportunities for filmmakers, businesses and broadcasters through film.
 
Mission
Create a self sustainable film industry and a new world class breed of filmmakers.

Background History
The Ekurhuleni International Film Festival was formed as a result of Siyafunda Programme an initiative by Rhythm Cycle Trading Projects in partnership With Ekurhuleni’s Metropolitan Municipality: Department: SRAC: Performing Arts division .The purpose of the Programme is to empower the unemployed youth economically and provide them with vital filmmaking skills. Promote the local businesses in the film industry and promote Social cohesion and mainstream youth development. Promoting indigenous music and instruments and participation in the arts is one of the key roles of the Programme.

The Cinematography wing of the project initiated the Ekurhuleni International Film Festival through one of its partners Rhythm Cycle Projects a local Film & Television film production company. The purpose of the festival is to empower Emerging local and international filmmakers. This will provide filmmaking skills; create networking opportunities with local and international broadcasters. This will also promote the local businesses through the film industry and mainstream economic development across a myriad of sectors of the economy.
 

Introduce young aspirant filmmakers to wildlife filmmaking
Educate the people about the natural world and films
Create networking opportunities for local filmmakers, broadcasters and funders
Promote indigenous music
Enrichment of the arts
Promote culture and heritage
Boost tourism
Mainstream youth development
Attract broadcasters
Create jobs and economic opportunities

Aims & Objectives

1.To ensure that every government department has a progress report on video in preparation for the next financial year.

2.To educate people how our government operates and help them identify what, how they can contribute to boost our economy and get benefits.

3.To develop an advertising medium for SMMEs, Big companies, banks and Educational institutions to generate revenue for the project to empower participants while they are studying.

4.To create a local film industry that will alleviate poverty in rural areas by making films that will tell their stories and attract the international market.

5.To transfer filmmaking skills to the youth out of school and the unemployed.

6.Showcase South Africa’s storytelling talent and introduce a new generation of characters through film and TV productions .

7.To establish partnerships with other territories to implement Co-Production Treaties that RSA signed with other countries to grow our local film industry.

Programme
Registrations
Welcome and Official Opening
Exhibitions
Workshops
Seminars
Screenings
Adjudication
Networking Sessions
Fun walks
Wine tasting
Ekurhuleni International Film Awards


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Fascurt, Masnou Short Film Festival

Deadline
01 May 2024


Published: 28 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Fascurt, Masnou Short Film Festival

EL MASNOU, Spain


ONLY FOR FILM-MAKERS FROM SPAIN // SOLO PARA CINEASTAS ESPAÑOLES


Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Street map International Film Festival

Deadline
10 Apr 2024


Published: 28 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Feature films


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Street map International Film Festival

Lima, Peru


The International Street Film Festival is an annual celebration that showcases cinematographic works of exceptional quality that have been created independently and innovatively. This event seeks to promote and disseminate artistic expression through cinema, giving street filmmakers from around the world a platform to show their works to the public.
Our festival takes place in a variety of locations around the world, highlighting urban and outdoor spaces that allow audiences to enjoy a unique cinematic experience. We are pleased to present a wide selection of films that span diverse genres and themes, from experimental short films to documentaries, animated films and conventional narratives.

In addition to film screenings, the International Street Film Festival also offers a variety of activities and special events. These include workshops and lectures led by film industry experts, presentations of featured projects, talks with leading filmmakers, and post-screening Q&A sessions.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Other



 
Logo of BCN Fantasy film fest

Deadline
01 Jul 2024


Published: 28 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films


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BCN Fantasy film fest

Barcelona, Spain


International short film festival dedicated to science fiction, fantasy and horror. It is located in the Gracia district in Barcelona.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of 11ª MOSTRA DE CURTAS-METRAGENS E DE PRODUÇÕES AUDIOVISUAIS DA SEIS (UFSCAR)

Deadline
12 Jan 2024


Published: 28 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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11ª MOSTRA DE CURTAS-METRAGENS E DE PRODUÇÕES AUDIOVISUAIS DA SEIS (UFSCAR)

São Carlos, Brazil


Attention, filmmakers from all over Brazil! Would you like to have your short film showcased at an official event at one of the best universities in the country? Well, here's your chance!

One of the confirmed events for SeIS 23 is the 11th Showcase of short films and audiovisual productions, and you could be a part of it!

Register following the regulations that you'll find here in the bio, along with the registration form. The deadline is from 12/26/2023 until 01/12/2024! So, hurry!

The selected entries will be announced here! Good luck


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Festival de Cine Rural y Montaña de Cervera de Pisuerga

Deadline
01 Apr 2024


Published: 28 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Festival de Cine Rural y Montaña de Cervera de Pisuerga

Cervera de Pisuerga, Spain


Third edition of the Rural and Mountain Festival of Cervera de Pisuerga.

This festival was born out of the need to give visibility to rural and mountain works. To value the natural environment from a rural, ethnographic, sporting and heritage value point of view.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of Festival Internacional de Cinema de Itabaiana

Deadline
25 Feb 2024


Published: 26 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Festival Internacional de Cinema de Itabaiana

Itabaiana, Brazil


The Itabaiana International Film Festival was created with the aim of enabling and encouraging young audiovisual producers living in Brazil and abroad to promote their work, thus promoting new productions and professionals in the regional, national and even international segments.

The Festival will show films from all categories and film genres, through competitive and informative exhibitions; in addition to promoting debates on audiovisual with lectures/round tables/workshops that will be held.

The Itabaiana International Film Festival returns for its fourth edition, from July 30 to August 2, 2025.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Jersey City Popup Film Festival

Deadline
16 Jul 2024


Published: 25 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Jersey City Popup Film Festival

Jersey City, United States


Jersey City Popup Film Festival (JCPFF) is designed to be a fun relaxed film festival, offering quality independent films and networking opportunities.

We strive to create opportunities for networking with fellow filmmakers and actors before and after the screenings.

Each festival will have an after party and awards.

The films, selected by a committee, include features, shorts, music videos, webisodes, and documentaries.


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 Fiction  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Deadline
20 Feb 2024


Published: 25 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Karachi, Pakistan


Empowered WOMXN, 2025 (Online)

Back for the fourth time, GIFF is excited to present Empowered WOMXN 2025. This event celebrates the stories, strengths, and journeys of women through films created by female filmmakers, celebrating International Women’s Day with powerful stories from around the world.

Categories
Narrative Shorts

*there is no submission fee to submit a film


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Short film festival


 Fiction



 
Logo of Festival National du Film Scolaire

Deadline
30 Apr 2024


Published: 25 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Festival National du Film Scolaire

Lyon, France


What is the National School Film Festival?

The National School Film Festival is the first national cultural and educational event around film creation in schools. The objective is to develop image education in establishments and the creativity of students around a unifying, motivating and quality event.

Festival progress

ACTIVITIES

Film screenings, masterclasses, cinema workshops, and other activities

THE COSTS

Best Film Award, Best Screenplay Award, Special Jury Prize, Best Direction...

THE JURY

Made up of cinema and education professionals

CEREMONY

Closing ceremony of the festival, in the presence of the jury, the winners and the guests

DIFFUSION



All the winning films of the festival will be broadcast on France 3


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Ostia International Film Festival

Deadline
13 Oct 2024


Published: 24 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Ostia International Film Festival

Roma, Italy


Ostia International Film Festival 2025, now in its 6th Edition, promotes, encourages and spreads all the activities relating to the world of Cinema, including through TV, Streaming, Theatre, the Web, Social Media.

Purposes:

in collaboration with public and private entities, the promotion and spreading of culture, cinematographic and artistic production and of the audiovisual works submitted every year to the Festival;

organize happenings, shows, events and exhibitions related to the Audiovisual, Artistic and Cultural sector at national and international level through the Festival;

bring together and promote the training of people and artists of any age and social background involved in creative film and audiovisual production;

Create works connected to the world of Cinema, Art, Photography and Culture in general.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Almagro International Film Festival AIFF

Deadline
01 May 2024


Published: 24 Dec 2023
 Has submission fees
Short films

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Almagro International Film Festival AIFF

Almagro, Spain


In 2018, Almagro International Film Festival -AIFF- born with the aim of establishing a useful platform for the promotion of the audiovisual industry: a space and time for dissemination and promotion of audiovisual content, transforming the city of Almagro into a meeting point for filmmakers, favoring the exchange of initiatives and promoting a market open to the development of new projects.

AIFF will provide a showcase for the most interesting short format projects done within the last recent months, constituting an standard of quality and high level of commitment to the society & culture of Audiovisual Arts. In addition, the Festival has opened an important window to formats created for online distribution, bringing support to one of the most active and emerging sectors of the audiovisual industry: Internet.


GOYA!

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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Zero Plus International festival of films for children and youth

Deadline
20 Apr 2024


Published: 24 Dec 2023
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Zero Plus International festival of films for children and youth

Tyumen, Russia


"0+" International film festival is aimed at:

1. promotion and popularization of high-quality films, which foster a positive, creative and formative worldview in children and young people, strengthen common human values like family, childhood, friendship, kindness, nature, love for a profession, etc.

2. integration of cinema and education by creating a collection of value-oriented films for carrying out educational screenings in schools and social institutions of Russia.


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