The Italian Cinematography Awards (I.C.A.) is an international short film festival held in Castellana Grotte, located in Puglia, Southern Italy.
The event takes place in August in a location specifically selected for its technical and aesthetic features.
The I.C.A. unfolds over two immersive evenings, during which a curated selection of winning works from various categories will be screened. In order to encourage an active and engaging experience for the audience, the screenings will feature the presence of the filmmakers, who will engage in post-screening discussions with viewers—promoting a deeper understanding of their work and of the cinematic process.
The festival intentionally maintains a relaxed and informal atmosphere, immersing the audience from the very beginning into the festival experience. The venue will be carefully set up to host not only the screenings but also visual art exhibitions, contributing to a rich and multi-sensory cultural event.
Special guests will be in attendance, and awards will be assigned by both a technical jury and a youth jury.
The I.C.A. is held under the patronage of the Municipality of Castellana Grotte, and is organized by Joyful People Company – ETS, in partnership with Mosaico – APS.
Media Partner: Ombra Magazine
The artistic direction is entrusted to Joyful People Company (JPC), a film production company that, over the years, has worked to enhance audiovisual cultural heritage through the creation of numerous film projects, the publication of Ombra Magazine (dedicated to photography and cinema), the multidisciplinary arts festival Frankenstein Factory, and the cultural podcast Colazione Compresa.
JPC’s productions and collaborations have reached wide audiences, earning both national and international recognition.
The International Horror Film Festival of Valparaíso convokes professional filmmakers and aficionados of short films, featurettes, and feature films from chile and abroad to participate with their movies, related to the genres of terror, horror, gore, suspense, fantasy, bizarre, and variants.
Objectives
Foment the production of independent films, look for novel and diverse content, and being a place for reflection and spread of independent cinema, with sights to the world from Valparaíso.
Date of the Festival.
The International Horror Film Festival of Valparaíso will be online, on / 12th/13th of December of 2025.
In the 2025 edition of the Quibdó Africa Film Festival, we delve into a unique and vibrant space where Africa and its Diaspora converge. This festival is more than just a series of film screenings – it's a comprehensive cultural experience featuring workshops, conferences, and artistic exhibitions.
It's an odyssey that traverses the realms of the unknown, journeying through time – from past to present and into the future. This event is not just about showcasing films; it's about exploring a space that embodies both memory and representation, a space that prompts us to reflect on our history and the myriad ways we have evolved.
The 2025 festival is set to be a grand assembly of avant-garde Afro filmmakers, representing a dynamic artistic and cultural movement that boldly reimagines new identities through the fusion of art and historical fantasy. These creators engage in a vibrant dialogue within this artistic whirlwind, challenging and redefining conventional narratives.
At the heart of our vision for 2025 is the concept of "afrodisruptive" cinema. This genre is meant to startle and challenge, to be potent, impactful, and unsettling. It aims to disrupt the tranquility of the status quo, upending and reinvigorating it. This revolutionary artistic concept spans 360 degrees, offering a critical reexamination and reinterpretation of African traditions and narratives.
In essence, the Quibdó Africa Film Festival 2024 is not just an event; it's a cultural revolution, a reawakening of perspectives, and a celebration of the relentless spirit of Afro cinema and artistry.
The Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival (hereinafter Yubari Fanta) is held in Yubari, Hokkaido, and is organized and managed by the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival Executive Committee.
This film festival focuses on science fiction, horror, fantasy, adventure, action, thriller, animation, and other fantastic films rich in imagination and entertainment.
The purpose of Yubari Fanta is to provide a space for citizens, filmmakers, and audiences to connect and interact, discovering and nurturing new talent, promoting cultural exchange, and fostering mutual understanding between countries worldwide through cinema.
Submit your production for free in any of our categories. Submissions open from September 3 to September 7, 2025, through Festhome and Click for Festivals. You can also send your application to the email: fickuntakinte@gmail.com.
The Ninth Afro Kunta Kinte International Community Film Festival will take place from September 3 to September 7, 2025, in Medellín, Colombia, under the theme “Ways of Inhabiting the Territories.” Please note that each submission will be reviewed by our curation team; the submission period is open from June 10 to August 2, 2025.
We invite filmmakers to submit their films, documentaries, and short films that explore aspects of the African diaspora, such as the history of slavery, global Afro-descendant culture, the civil rights struggle, migration experiences, and the influence of African heritage on diverse cultural expressions. Through cinema, we aim to rescue and highlight the stories of resistance, resilience, and creativity that have shaped the Afro-descendant experience.
Crossover Film Fest is a unique festival where we go further than a movie selection, here we make you live the movies.
Crossover is the perfect fusion between comercial and independent movies, offering all the public the best selection of both worlds and the opportunity to live incredible experiences outside and inside the movie theaters.
The 2nd New Order Youth International Film Festival (NOYIFF)
“Reignite the Fiery Pulse of Cinema”
Based in Auckland, New Zealand, the New Order Youth International Film Festival (NOYIFF) continues its mission to empower a new generation of filmmakers and forge a vibrant creative order built upon mutual understanding, appreciation, trust, and collaboration through the art of cinema.
In its inaugural edition, NOYIFF ignited a powerful global response:
Over 5,691 short films were submitted
Representing 120 countries and regions
With over 140 official selections showcased in theatres
Involving jury members from 10+ countries, with all evaluation and commentary conducted online
This resounding participation has affirmed NOYIFF as an emerging force in the international festival landscape, one that prioritises youth, inclusivity, and innovation.
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Our Vision: Beyond Competition
More than a contest, NOYIFF serves as a dynamic platform for young creators to explore cinematic language with boldness and imagination. We embrace artistic experimentation, diverse cultural narratives, and new forms of expression untethered by convention or borders. At our core lies a belief: the evolution of film depends on the untamed energy and vision of young filmmakers.
NOYIFF also recognises the urgency of forming long-term strategic partnerships with film schools, universities, and cultural institutions, ensuring the next generation receives not only encouragement, but also practical support—technical training, production platforms, interdisciplinary exchange, and creative incubation. We aim to build a fertile ecosystem that sustains creative growth.
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New in 2025: Four Bold Sections for the Youth of Now
For its second edition, NOYIFF introduces four major competition sections, tailored to embrace the rapidly evolving aesthetics and concerns of young creators:
1. Main Competition
Championing narrative strength, directorial vision, and emotional resonance, this section invites short films from around the world that best exemplify cinematic excellence and innovation.
2. Antigravity｜Vertical Film Section
A response to the mobile-first generation. This section celebrates vertical storytelling, challenging traditional formats and tapping into a visual language born in the palm of one’s hand.
3. Synthetic Muse｜AI-Powered Storytelling Section
Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity, this section invites works that incorporate AI in scripting, editing, animation, or concept development—heralding a new narrative paradigm.
4. The Makers｜Crafts Behind the Camera
Shining a light on the unsung heroes of filmmaking—cinematographers, editors, sound designers, production designers, costume and makeup artists. This section celebrates technical and artistic brilliance behind the scenes.
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Looking Forward: New Order, New Impact
NOYIFF is not just a festival—it is a movement. A call to youth around the world: to create, to challenge, to dream, and to define a new cinematic order.
We eagerly await the voices and visions of the second edition’s filmmakers. Whether you are building stories from your hometown, experimenting in digital realms, or dreaming of a future only you can see—your images matter. And they deserve to be seen.
Together, let us reignite the fiery pulse of cinema.
Discover the first and only AI Film and Art Festival in the US, where we showcase the future of AI-driven filmmaking. Join us for a captivating blend of art, entertainment, and technological innovation. Celebrate the exciting possibilities of AI in film and creativity!
The 3 Day (Oct 31 - Nov 2) event is hosted in Glendale Arizona at the AMC Theaters showcasing the talent, vision and storytelling.
- AMC Theatres
- Special pricing Hotel & Spa
- Panels & speakers
- Westgate Entertainment District and more.
- 100+ artists showcased
- Red Carpet Event
- dozens of films and shorts
Join in the expansion of AI creativity.
5 Film & Photo Awards Festival
The 5 Film & Photo Award is an International Event for Film and Photography with the Intention to create a bridge between different countries and cultures. The Festival is inspired by a 500 years old tree in the suburb of Damavand, located in the village of Aro.
This tree has been the subject of photographs of International Director and photographer Abbas Kiarostami every year in different seasons for many years. His photographs have been exhibited under the title “Snow White” in world-renowned galleries such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Contemporary Art in New York.
About 5 years ago, Mahdi Khorashadizadeh, a documentary photographer and Filmmaker and the Founder of 5 Film & Photo Awards photographed this tree again and created the festival to celebrate this cultural and iconic symbol, which symboliyes Abbas Kiarostami’s artistic legacy.
The number “5” is derived from the movie “5” made by Abbas Kiarostami, which has been published in 2002 and contains 5 scenes with the average duration of 16 minutes.
Festival 5 is a prestigious and large festival for film and photography. This festival supports artists from all over the world by awarding exquisite prizes. We have been holding this festival for five years. Our goal is to find independent and modern artists. We support independent artists. Artists who have worked hard to produce their works.
Qshorts is A FREE TO VIEW channel for the best short films by filmmakers of African descent & a community for filmmakers and film lovers.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBMITTED Films will be available for the public to watch on our Free to View YouTube channel.
The TOP THREE MOST VIEWED FILMS from each month will be screened at our annual QFest Creative Festival Community Film screenings.
We are a selection partner for IREP https://www.irepdocufilm.com/ Selected documentries will be screen at IREP Documentry Festival
Our focus is on promoting short films, building an empowered community, and fostering growth. Partner with us to showcase your work and be seen by a global audience
Phare International Film Festival – Mauritius was established in 2020. It has been created by a talented group of local entrepreneurs and film-makers. After successfully producing their own productions, and entering festivals, they understood the need to enhance the local film industry.
Mauritius is paradise, and has been a location for many high profile documentaries, series and films – yet the impact on our industry locally was insignificant. We decided to create a platform that not only encourages local film makers but offers the potential to showcase their talent further afield. Likewise, showcasing International cinema, we promote the wonderful Island called Mauritius to the outside world.
Our philosophy is to showcase incredible talent along with high quality independent films to the audience of Mauritius, opening a door to a new potential market. We have adopted an informal and relaxed festival approach, with the glamour of much larger festivals.
Doc Coimbra is an international film festival that showcases the best in documentary films from political and social perspectives. Our festival is based in the historical city of Coimbra, Portugal, and showcase films from Portuguese speaking countries and international films.
We have a wide variety of films, from those that focus on immigration, political, environment, to those that highlight the stories of those who have been forgotten by history. We are committed to providing a space for meaningful conversations, and our films reflect our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space for all.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and inspiring environment for filmmakers to share stories and perspectives from around the world. We invite you to join us at our next festival and be part of a movement to share stories that matter.
The International Film Festival of Pasto (FICPA), which celebrates its 21 edition in October 2025, is a prominent competitive event that brings together the best of national and international cinema. With official categories covering a wide range of topics, from human rights to the environment, including animation and children's films, FICPA offers a unique platform for diversity and cinematic expression. Located in the picturesque city of Pasto, Colombia, globally recognized for its iconic Carnival of Blacks and Whites, the festival not only celebrates the art of cinema but also highlights the rich cultural heritage of the region. As the oldest event in southwestern Colombia, FICPA awards the coveted Sol de los Pastos (Sun of the Pastos) prize, establishing itself as a must-attend event on both the local and international cultural calendar.
The Futbolero World Film Festival seeks to promote football as a space for intercultural dialogue and heritage of humanity, through the meeting of different actors in this social phenomenon. It proposes as axes of work: Audiovisual Media, Conversations, Sports Practice, Literature and Diploma Training.
The International Film Festival of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (Cinema Movilh) is shown on feature films, shorts and documentaries largest and best known of Chile that takes place every year in Santiago and then travels sexual diversity regions. Local or foreign works can be projected at the Festival after postulating in the form indicated in these rules.
Revoluções Curtas returns to Filmin for a second edition, where there is no age limit to participate. Following the success of the first edition, the online short film festival will once again give visibility to the voices of Portuguese cinema.
But this time, any filmmaker born or based in Portugal can submit their short film, with the aim of broadening our scope and exploring the Portuguese film scene in depth, regardless of age or experience.
At Filmin, we believe in a free cinema, far from the noise in which we live. And therefore, we think that the best way to demonstrate this is by opening the call to everyone who wants to share their story with us. Cinema as a tool for social change, for resistance and as a way to better understand the world in which we live.
Only for Latin American filmmakers.
The production company ICELAND FILMS, based in the city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, invites filmmakers, young producers, students, and the general public to participate in the following festival: Premios CortosFilmes, National and International Film Festival of Catamarca (PCF FNICC), held in the Province of Catamarca, Argentina.
Premios CortosFilmes celebrates national and international cinema with the dual objective of recognizing and supporting audiovisual creators, while also enhancing the dissemination, awareness, accessibility, and understanding of socio-labor issues among a broad and diverse audience.
Premios CortosFilmes,Film Festival of Catamarca is organized by the audiovisual production company Iceland Films, with the support of the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA), as well as cultural authorities of Catamarca and the Capital City Municipality.
We are also supported by Sendero Entertainment Records (SER), based in Colombia.
Premios CortosFilmes, FCCa is an innovative initiative aimed at offering quality entertainment with social awareness—a lucid and sensitive perspective on the world of work.
The organization of the festival is led by the audiovisual production company Iceland Films, based in Catamarca, Argentina.
Zimt Festival is a celebration of transformative storytelling, taking place on March 20, 2026, at the iconic Seraphicum in Rome. This unique event blends thought-provoking films with a holistic approach to personal growth, offering a space for deep reflection, discussion, and inspiration. With a carefully curated selection of films that push the boundaries of traditional storytelling, Zimt Festival aims to spark meaningful conversations about mindset, consciousness, and self-empowerment.
Set in the vibrant heart of Rome, the festival will bring together filmmakers, coaches, and an engaged audience to explore the intersection of cinema and personal transformation. It’s more than just a festival; it’s a platform where films become tools for growth, challenging the way we see ourselves and the world around us.
We are seeking films that go beyond the mainstream, with fresh perspectives and powerful narratives. Whether it's a short or feature film, we are particularly drawn to character-driven stories that explore themes like shadow work, trauma healing, wellness, conscious relationships, and mindfulness. At Zimt Festival, we value both the light and the dark — films that provoke deep reflection, regardless of the genre or tone.
At Zimt Festival, we believe in celebrating creativity and impact. Every edition, we award films that stand out for their contribution to personal transformation and expansive storytelling. Beyond the awards, selected filmmakers become part of a dynamic community, gaining exposure through exclusive interviews, panel discussions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. We’re building a space where filmmakers and audiences can learn, grow, and inspire one another.
