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Deadline
05 Dec 2026


Published: 01 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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AI ARTIST FESTIVAL

Beijing, China


The AI ARTIST supported by ASSOCIATION FRANCE CHINE DES NOUVEAUX CINEMAS、 ONED Pioneer Imaging Laboratory 、PixVerse. Supported and co-organized by China's largest technology media 36Kr.

Film Festival aims to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence with film and video, fostering innovative applications of AI technology in film and video production and presentation, and advancing the development of the future film industry.

The festival will hold screenings and creator exchange activities every three months to keep up with the rapid development and updates in AI technology, fostering ongoing innovation and collaboration in the film and video industry. Through these initiatives, the festival aims to nurture a dynamic community of creators, artists, and innovators while advancing the boundaries of AI-driven cinematic expression.

We are supported by large models, associations and communities in the AI ​​field, including CORANT 3D, PixVerse, MIDjourney China, AIGC&China, AFCNC, WaytoAGI etc.

Notice: our new partner ,Courant3D Organized by Prenez du relief,from October 8th to 13th, 2024,As part of the partnership established between Courant3D, the International Short Film Festival in Clermont Ferrand, the New Cinema Saigon Festival and Berlin Interfilm, all selected films presented at the festival Courant3D、AI ARTIST may be presented during the times of the event at the International Festival short Film of Clermont Ferrand, the New Cinema Saigon Festival, the Interfilm Berlin and other editions of Courant3D and without exception.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
08 Sep 2026


Published: 01 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Festival De Cine De Trujillo

Trujillo, Peru


El Festival de Cine de Trujillo es uno de los eventos culturales m ás im portantes del norte del Perú. Con doce ediciones en su haber, desde el 2014 hasta el 2025, se ha afianzado como un destino fundamental en las rutas de distribución de las películas independientes del país.

Como base temática, el Fecit es un festival exclusivo de cine peruano, característica que lo ha distinguido de otros eventos importantes dentro de la movida culturalcinematográfica, ya que pondera la exhibición de obras realizadas en distintas regiones del Perú.


Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary



 
Logo of Festival Historias de Región

Deadline
28 Aug 2026


Published: 01 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Festival Historias de Región

Cundinamarca, Colombia


The festival aims to give a definitive boost to film production in the region by inviting national and international figures to spend a few days here, thereby raising awareness of the region, its people, and its culture. It will be a regional and local festival featuring national and international categories, transforming the region and its rural areas into movie theaters for four days.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
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Deadline
07 Apr 2027


Published: 01 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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FANTBOI

Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain


FEATURE FILMS

The Official Section. All feature films whose content might be considered as belonging to such the horror or fantastic genre can take part in the competition.

SHORT FILMS

Participation in the competition is on an international level.

Only one work per director will be accepted. Short films must not exceed 20 minutes in length (including credits).

All Short films must have been produced after January 1st 2026.

All films must be presented in their original language, with spanish subtitles. By "original language" is meant the language in which a film is or will be exhibited in its country of origin.

Shorts made with AI are not accepted.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fantastic  Terror



 
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Deadline
01 Oct 2026


Published: 01 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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LA RAMBLA FILM FESTIVAL

Barcelona, Spain


FROM LA RAMBLA TO THE WORLD

A celebration of talent and the future of cinema in the heart of Barcelona.

The heart of Barcelona as a stage and platform for cinematic talent. La Rambla in Barcelona is much more than an emblematic avenue. It is a living symbol of the city, an open walkway to the world where cultures, languages, artistic expressions, and emotions converge. But beyond its touristic role, La Rambla also becomes a great showcase of Barcelona’s identity and a privileged path to project local cinematic talent on an international scale.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Experimental



 
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Deadline
18 Sep 2026


Published: 30 Jun 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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accordi@ DISACCORDI - International Short Film Festival

Napoli / Naples, Italy


accordi @ DISACCORDI - International Short Film Festival welcomes films and filmmakers from all over the world, to share the art of independent short films with the local audience, to entertain and enlighten festival attendees, to provide filmmakers the opportunity for professional networking and development, and to encourage cultural tourism and film industry development in Naples and the surrounding area in Campania.

accordi @ DISACCORDI (Consonances and Dissonances) is an audience-friendly festival that focuses on quality programming of all genres of seventh art from comedy to drama, animation to documentary, and art to experimental movies. In addition to the film program, attendees can enjoy talks, Q&As, laboratories, workshops, exhibitions, seminars and conferences; the entrance to cultural events is free of charge. We want to give a heightened sense of the experience to all who participate and attend.

International Short Film Festival celebrates its 23rd anniversary on November 9-15, 2026.
Submit your film to be in with a chance of screening at our International Short Film Festival and this could be your chance to win a nice acrylic or wooden plaque!


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Zagora International Trans-Saharan Film Festival

Deadline
15 Aug 2026


Published: 30 Jun 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Festival International du Film Transsaharien de Zagora

Zagora, Morocco


The Zagora International Trans-Saharan Film Festival is a cinematic and cultural event located in the heart of a region rich in history, memory, and openness. Born in a space where Saharan culture naturally dialogues with the African, Arab, and Mediterranean imagination, the festival aims to be a platform for meeting, discovery, and exchange around cinema.

Through its programming, competitions, tributes, workshops, and professional meetings, the Festival seeks to bring cinematic works closer to the public, support creators, promote cultural expressions originating from Saharan regions, and strengthen ties between the cinemas of Morocco, Africa, the Arab world, and the rest of the world.

These rules define the general conditions for participation, selection, and screening of films within the Zagora International Trans-Saharan Film Festival.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
31 Jul 2026


Published: 30 Jun 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Internationa Students Creative Award

Osaka, Japan


This is an International creative award for students from universities, graduate schools, and vocational schools in Japan and overseas.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Frame Film Festival

Deadline
12 Jul 2026


Published: 29 Jun 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Frame Film Festival

Itinerante, Spain


FRAME Film Festival es un festival de cortometrajes itinerante, sin una única ubicación, que se celebrará en la provincia de Tarragona.

El FRAME Film Festival consta de dos fases.

• FASE CLASIFICATORIA
• FASE FINAL

El objetivo principal es difundir y promover la cinematografía en general y el cortometraje en particular, apoyando a las directoras y los directores de cortometrajes y creando un espacio donde puedan dar a conocer sus trabajos.

Pero sobre todo trabajamos para que las y los cineastas se sientan acogidos y vivan la experiencia de visitarnos cómo si estuvieran en familia. LA GRAN FAMILIA DEL CORTOMETRAJE!

Otro motivo es ampliar la oferta de eventos culturales para hacer llegar el cortometraje a a poblaciones que no tengan la oportunidad de disfrutar de nuestro cine en formato CORTO.

En el FRAME Film Festival queremos darle al público que sigue y disfruta los cortometrajes, la oportunidad de decidir sobre la selección de las películas que pasarán a la FASE FINAL para recibir los premios TALENTO FRAME.


Short film festival


 Fiction



 
Logo of Amber International Film Festival

Deadline
30 Nov 2026


Published: 29 Jun 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Amber International Film Festival

Jaipur, India


The Amber International Film Festival is a space for honest storytelling from across the globe. We believe cinema should not be confined by limits. It is built on creative freedom where every voice, every perspective and every form of expression is welcomed.

This did not start as a festival. It was just a few of us looking for a space where films could exist without cuts, without filters. What began as a small initiative became a community of filmmakers, dreamers and misfits connected by a love for cinema. It was never about perfection. It was always about perspective.

AIFF was created to connect, not to compete. In an industry driven by scale and perfection, we stand for something quieter: authenticity. Because at its heart, AIFF is not just about films. It is about building a culture where storytelling feels free, inclusive and truly human.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



 
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Deadline
15 Jul 2026


Published: 29 Jun 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Festival de Cine Corto de Popayán

Popayán, Colombia


The objective is to present a selection of the best short films in the fiction, animation, experimental and documentary genres in order to allow the dissemination, dialogue and evaluation of the development and importance of the short film within audiovisual production.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
17 Aug 2026


Published: 27 Jun 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Marzamemi Cinefest

marzamemi, Italy


I Corti del Cinefest is the International Short Film Competition of the 7th Marzamemi Cinefest – International Festival of Mediterranean Identities, taking place in Marzamemi (Sicily, Italy) from 6 to 10 September 2026.

The competition is open to filmmakers and production companies from all over the world. Short films of any genre are eligible, provided they present a direct or indirect connection with the Mediterranean and its identities, cultures, history, or contemporary realities.

The festival aims to promote cultural dialogue through cinema, showcasing stories that explore the richness, diversity, and shared heritage of the Mediterranean.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Fabrique du Cinema Awards

Deadline
01 Nov 2026


Published: 27 Jun 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Fabrique du Cinema Awards

Roma, Italy


The Fabrique du Cinéma Awards are the annual film prize promoted by Fabrique du Cinéma, an Italian magazine and cultural platform dedicated to independent cinema, debut films, and emerging talents in Italian and international audiovisual production.

Now in its 12th edition, the Awards have established themselves as a key event in the Italian cultural landscape, attracting filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, and industry professionals from around the world. Over 1,300 submissions are received each year from more than 80 countries.

The ceremony takes place in December in Rome, at the Cinema Hall of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni, and culminates in an award night featuring an international jury, industry panels, and networking with distributors, broadcasters, and film schools.

Prizes include cash awards and distribution contracts on international digital platforms.

Submissions are managed exclusively via Festhome.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
26 Sep 2026


Published: 27 Jun 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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SUSPIRIA FEST

San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain


Terror and fantastic film Festival.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Atalaya, International Short Film Festival of Social Justice and Human Rights

Deadline
17 Jul 2026


Published: 27 Jun 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Atalaya, International Short Film Festival of Social Justice and Human Rights

Casariche, Spain


Atalaya is an international festival that aims to give a voice to films that deal with issues as important as social justice and Human Rights, covering topics such as inequality in all its forms, democratic memory, poverty, solidarity, education, health and well-being, peace, sustainability, and more.

It takes place in the autumn in the town of Casariche, located east of the province of Seville.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



 
Logo of Universe Multicultural Film Festival

Deadline
08 May 2027


Published: 27 Jun 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Universe Multicultural Film Festival

Rancho Palos Verdes, United States


The Universe Multicultural Film Festival seeks to bring to the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from the world; Committed to enlightening the public with a unique international film program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities. The Festival focuses on showcasing diverse cultural and heritages films, supports the creation and advancement of innovative and artistic cinematic works of both emerging and seasoned filmmakers and proudly embraces the passion, independent spirit and vision of these talented artists. With the integration of the local community and educational institutions into all aspects of the Festival, the Festival stimulates an interest in the study and appreciation of film and encourages people of all ages and background to participate and share the harmony universe.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
01 Oct 2026


Published: 27 Jun 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Feature films


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Cutrecon

Fuenlabrada, Spain


CutreCon, Madrid International Trash and Explotaition Film Festival.

The worst movies in the world on the big screen, where nonsense and bad taste are the protagonists.


International Festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
10 Aug 2026


Published: 27 Jun 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Fiorenzo Serra Film Festival

SASSARI, Italy


The theme of this Nine edition 2026 of the competition “Fiorenzo Serra” is “Popular medicine around the world, cinema and the culture of healing”.

Popular medicine represents one of humanity's oldest and most widespread cultural heritages. Through medicinal herbs, therapeutic rituals, spiritual
practices, oral knowledge, and traditional healers, communities around the world have developed systems of care that illustrate the profound relationship between
body, nature, memory, and culture.

The competition invites filmmakers, visual anthropologists and independent authors to submit films that explore the many forms of popular medicine and
traditional healing practices. Films that narrate, document, or critically reflect on: traditional medicines and local therapeutic systems; herbal knowledge and knowledge related to medicinal plants; healing rituals and spiritual practices; healers, healers, shamans, midwives, and custodians of traditional knowledge; relationships between folk medicine and scientific medicine; intergenerational
transmission of healing knowledge; intangible cultural heritage and community therapeutic practices; contemporary transformations of traditional medicines;
relationship between health, environment, identity and culture.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of ASUFICC - Festival Internacional de Cine Contemporáneo de Asunción

Deadline
15 Jul 2026


Published: 26 Jun 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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ASUFICC - Festival Internacional de Cine Contemporáneo de Asunción

Asunción, Paraguay


ASUFICC - International Contemporary Film Festival of Asuncion is an event born with the aim of bringing contemporary cinema from around the world, through unique authors with works that take risks and invite reflection. Emphasizing social issues that empathize with the Asuncion and Paraguayan society, it seeks, through a program of cinematographic excellence, to form spectators with greater sensitivity and greater awareness of the cinematic experience and the problems of society. Likewise, it seeks to be a space for meeting and promotion of national creators.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



 
Logo of QUEERHUB London Film Festival

Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 26 Jun 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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QUEERHUB London Film Festival

London, United Kingdom


A London-based queer film screening with live audience, filmmaker Q&A, and curated networking.

QUEERHUB Film Festival brings together emerging and established filmmakers to showcase bold LGBTQIA+ stories in an intimate, community-driven setting.

Selected films will be presented to a live audience in London, followed by filmmaker conversations and networking opportunities.

We welcome a wide range of cinematic works, including short films, documentaries, animation, and experimental pieces that explore themes such as identity, community, love, transformation, and social change.

We particularly encourage submissions from trans and non-binary filmmakers, as well as films that engage meaningfully with trans and non-binary experiences and perspectives.

QUEERHUB fosters dialogue and connection through curated screenings, Q&A sessions, and opportunities for audience engagement. The festival also supports artist development through workshops and community-driven activities, encouraging collaboration across creative disciplines.

We are committed to inclusion, accessibility, and social impact — creating a platform that amplifies underrepresented voices and supports emerging talent.

Filmmakers are invited to contribute their work and be part of a growing network shaping the future of queer storytelling.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental