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FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival

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FEST - NDNFF #22
20th-28th of June of 2026 | Espinho, Portugal

FEST – New Directors | New Films Festival is an all-encompassing celebration of the new tendencies of world cinema. The event focuses on a competitive and non-competitive showcase of the most promising new figures and works from around the globe.
The 22ndedition of the festival will take place between the 20th and the 28th of June 2026, in the seaside town of Espinho (Portugal).

The selection is divided into several categories which include Feature Film and Short Film competitions in the Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Experimental Non-Narrative formats, as well as content adequate for children and teenagers. The event also includes non-competitive sections that range from retrospectives to feature length and [...]





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Published: 16 Oct 2025
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Short films



Black Gold Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

We are a platform for the exchange of ideas between young filmmakers and seasoned members of the film industry. A source of energy to promote the exhibition, learning and development of the film industry in the southern region of Veracruz.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other



NANCHITAL, Mexico



 
 
 
 
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Published: 16 Oct 2025
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Short films
Feature films



Porto Femme - International Film Festival

Deadline: 20 Dec 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Porto Femme - International Film Festival is a place for the exhibition and dissemination of multiple and diverse artistic visions. A concrete action in the struggle for equal representation, focusing on new identity representations that seek to deconstruct stereotypes and erase invisibilities. The Festival aims to create a visibility space for women and/or non-binary identities in the cinematographic world, uniting them internationally.
Feminist solidarity is our guiding thread, and we want to continue creating feminist spaces through an innovative, intersectional, and intergenerational way of working characterized by support, diversity, creativity, and experimentation, serving as a point of sharing, debate, and creation for all those who love cinema.

These films intend to [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Porto, Portugal



 
 
 

 
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Published: 16 Oct 2025
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Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films



Zinegoak BILBAO LGTBIQA+ FILM FEST

Deadline: 01 Mar 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Zinegoak is organized by Zinegoak Association and will take place in the city of Bilbao, Spain, June 2026.

All films which have an approach to sexual and gender diversity and LGTBQ+ families, which have been produced after January 1st, 2024 and never had been broadcasted or commercially released in Basque Country.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Bilbao, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Anatomy Crime-Horror International Film Festival
Published: 15 Oct 2025
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Short films
Feature films



Anatomy Crime-Horror International Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The Anatomy Crime – Horror International Film Festival (A.C.H.I.F.F.) is an annual international showcase dedicated to independent filmmakers. Founded in 2017 by THE BASEMENT, a nonprofit Cultural and Educational Organization (B.C.E.O.), the festival was built by creators, for creators.

In a film industry dominated by studios and massive budgets, independent voices often struggle to break through. A.C.H.I.F.F. exists to change that. We provide a platform where filmmakers with limited resources — but powerful stories — can share their vision with a global audience.

Why Submit to A.C.H.I.F.F.?

A Proven Legacy: For 9 years, we’ve screened hundreds of films, from 4‑day to 11‑day events, always spotlighting originality and bold storytelling.

A New Monthly Format: [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Athens, Greece



 
 
 

 
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Published: 15 Oct 2025
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inDOCumentari - Festival De Cine Documental De Sabadell

Deadline: 29 May 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

inDOCumentari is a film festival fully dedicated to the documentary genre, held in the city of Sabadell. Its mission is to promote and showcase documentary cinema as a tool for artistic expression, social reflection, and critical observation of contemporary reality. The festival presents a diverse selection of short and feature-length documentaries from around the world, fostering cultural exchange and dialogue among filmmakers, audiences, and audiovisual professionals.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Sabadell, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 15 Oct 2025
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Short films



hathor mobile film festival

Deadline: 31 Dec 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Hathor Mobile Film Festival
is a specialized film festival that celebrates cinematic works produced using mobile cameras.

The festival aims to highlight creativity and innovation in filmmaking through accessible technology .

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Qena, Egypt



 

 
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Published: 14 Oct 2025
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Skyline Benidorm Film Festival

Deadline: 20 Dec 2025

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The 9th edition of the Skyline Benidorm Film Festival will take place in the city of Benidorm, from March 29 to April 5, 2025, in the city of Benidorm (Spain).

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Benidorm, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 14 Oct 2025
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Latinuy 17 (Punta Del Este, Uruguay)

Deadline: 17 Oct 2025

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International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

LATINUY, Uruguay's International Latin Film Festival, showcases the most recent and innovative films (short and long feature films, fiction and documentaries) made in Iberoamerica. Numerous titles, directors and producers from around the world, national and international actors and actresses, and a wide schedule of activities meet annually in Punta del Este, the main Uruguayan seaside resort. LatinUy, a classic meeting point for cultural exchange between filmmakers and movie enthusiasts, awards several prizes, both for short and feature films in competition, both from the jury and the audience.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Punta del Este, Uruguay



 
 
 

 
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Published: 14 Oct 2025
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International New York Film Festival INYFF

Deadline: 30 Mar 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The International New York Film Festival, (INYFF) is A SCREENING, AWARD and DISTRIBUTION Festival.

In 2023 the DIAMOND GLOBE AWARDS was begun. A magnificent 14" glittering globe to be awarded to the top film of each genre and sub-genre.

Also, in 2023 the INYFF starting streaming the entire event in real time worldwide!

Distribution awards will be presented at the INYFF!

The INYFF is divided into two seasons per year.

In the INYFF first time filmmakers with no-budgets to seasoned pros with name talent and multi-million dollar budgets screen together in the most eclectic film festival anywhere in NY and the world. Submit today and become part of the INYFF family.

For filmmakers in attendance a filmed Q and A will be made for their social media.

For world-wide [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Jamestown, NY, United States



 
 
 
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Published: 14 Oct 2025
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Short films



부산국제단편영화제 - Busan International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 05 Jan 2026

Call for entries

OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

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 [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Busan, South Korea