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shnit worldwide shortsfestival

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The shnit worldwide shortsfestival is a premier platform for the exhibition and promotion of short films. The festival is a unique transnational event held simultaneously in ten cities across five continents. The festival will take place from August 20 to September 20, 2026, and consists of three main segments: [1] shnit PLAYGROUNDS*—festival cities [2] shnit EXPANDED [3] shnit FINALE—awards ceremony.

All winners of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION and INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will be eligible for consideration for the 2027 Oscars® (via a cinematic release, in accordance with the rules of the 99th Academy Awards®).

Over the past twenty-four years, shnit has evolved into a major international short film festival, continuously reinventing itself. Originally a local initiative, it has [...]



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Logo of WORK IN PROGRESS - HUESCA INTERNACIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HUESCA
Published: 06 Mar 2026
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WORK IN PROGRESS - HUESCA INTERNACIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HUESCA

Deadline: 19 Mar 2026

Call for entries

HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

Short film festival

The Huesca International Film Festival (HIFF) announces the second edition of Work in Progress HIFF, a platform designed to promote, showcase, and support Ibero-American short films in the advanced stages of post-production.

The call aims to provide creative and industry support to projects that are currently in the editing or finalization phase, facilitating their completion and subsequent circulation in festivals.

The submission deadline is March 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



Huesca, Spain



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Logo of Fantastic Gijón
Published: 05 Mar 2026
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Feature films



Fantastic Gijón

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

FantasticGijón was born with the illusion of filling a space that we believe empty in Asturias, to accommodate national and international productions of the Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction genres that, due to the genre to which they belong, have less chance of reaching our community within of the programming of the rest of regional festivals.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other



Gijón, Spain



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Logo of CHINH YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
Published: 05 Mar 2026
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CHINH YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 31 Oct 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Chinh Youth Film Festival stands as a distinguished festival that celebrates the finest independent films spanning the globe.

it is a platform to connect and express through cinema and give voice to the meaningful, thought-provoking, and brutally honest narratives from filmmakers across the globe.

CYFF strives to redefine what a film festival can be by creating a stimulating environment where creativity, originality, and inspiration take centre stage.

CYFF allows filmmakers from across the globe to push boundaries and showcase their unique voices through the shared cinematic experience.

The Festival's programme features diverse and thought-provoking independent films of various genres. From fiction and documentaries to music videos and animated movies, the CYFF open to [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



New Delhi, India



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Logo of Crossroads International Short Film Festival
Published: 05 Mar 2026
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Crossroads International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

20th. Crossroads International Film Festival
'' Human Rights / Human Duties ''

"20 years: Success, Memories, Unforgettable!"

The prestigious Crossroads International Short Film Festival, now in its 20th year, is a competition and festival aimed at displaying the imaginative works of short filmmakers who explore the issue of "Human Rights / Human Duties'' through their cinematic endeavours.

We will have open-air screenings of the final films in more than 20 cities. There will be a lot of programs, forums and workshops also to celebrate the 20th year of the festival. We will reward the winning films in December with a prestigious gala night in Istanbul, Turkey.

This festival is a project of the Istanbul Branch of the Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs Association (JCI-Istanbul), [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Istanbul, Turkey



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Published: 05 Mar 2026
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The Quarantine Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Mar 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

“The Quarantine” is an international short film festival aimed at popularizing young and unknown authors among professional filmmakers’ circles. The festival is organized on completely voluntary basis, there are no screening fees and nobody receives any payment.

The festival takes place on the beach at “The Quarantine” fishing village which is the last standing fishing village in Varna, Bulgaria. The village is in danger of disappearing because a luxury residential complex is under construction on the coastline behind it. By provoking cultural exchange between contemporary artists from the whole world and locals, we intend to turn the fishing village into a culture and art zone and to preserve the fishermen’s way of life.

The name of the region “The Quarantine” comes from the [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Varna, Bulgaria



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Logo of International Fest Centelles en Curt (FICC) Screenplay Competition
Published: 05 Mar 2026
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Festival Internacional Centelles En Curt Ficc (Concurso de guiones)

Deadline: 05 May 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Where every story finds its beat”
July 10, 11 and 12, 2026

Guest country: France

The Centelles International Short Film Festival (FICC) has as its main objective the dissemination,
promotion and recognition of cinematographic works in short film format, promoting audiovisual creativity, cultural dialogue and the discovery of new
talents.

It is held in Centelles, with the aim of turning the municipality and Osona into audiovisual cultural references.

It is twinned with the Cerdanya Film Festival (a Goya qualifier) ​​and has the support of the Centelles City Council and the collaboration of the Faculty of Business and Communication (FEC) of the UVic-UCC, as a showcase for the Industry part of FICC.

It is not only a festival of screenings, but also a space for innovation, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Centelles, Spain



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Logo of Soria International Short Film Fest
Published: 04 Mar 2026
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Certamen Internacional De Cortos Ciudad De Soria

Deadline: 15 Jun 2026

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Since the International Short film Contest Festival “Ciudad de Soria” considers at all times Short Films CINEMA in capital and appreciates as essential culture dissemination, our purpose is to promote as mean of audiovisual expression; the contribution to acknowledgment and dissemination.

This format must be essentially and basically a part of CINEMA.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Soria, Spain



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Logo of Film Olympiad
Published: 04 Mar 2026
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Film Olympiad

Deadline: 12 Aug 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

*AN OLYMPIAD FOR FILMMAKERS!*

We desire to see your film! We want to see your dreams, empathise with your heroes, laugh with your jokes, cry with your drama!

Over 900 films from 87 countries participated in a total of 11 Grand Prix competitions and 90 films have been screened in 7 different cinemas across Athens, including Oscar nominated or other highly acclaimed films.

We are one of the few festivals offering money prizes - over 1.500 euros per year - plus an estimated 20.000 euros on services.

oin an exciting Film Festival with unique features;

1) FEEDBACK FOR ALL FILMS, NO MATTER IF SELECTED OR NOT
You DESERVE feedback for your hard work. Film Olympiad is probably the first and only festival to give constructive feedback to everyone - free of any extra charge.

2) [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Athens, Greece



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Logo of Short Films and Screenplay Created with Artificial Intelligence - AI festival
Published: 04 Mar 2026
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Festival de Cortometrajes Y Guiones Creados Con Inteligencia Artificial - Todo Es Prompt

Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Todo es Prompt is an international online festival for short films and scripts created with artificial intelligence. This AI short film festival invites filmmakers, artists and creators from around the world to explore new forms of audiovisual storytelling using artificial intelligence tools.

The festival emerges at a moment of transformation in cinema. For years, many creators depended on funding, calls for submissions, juries and long validation processes that left more projects outside than inside. Meanwhile, technology continued to advance quietly. Today, AI filmmaking tools allow ideas, prompts and scripts to be transformed into cinematic images.

Today an idea can become a scene.
Today a text can become a film.
Today the act of directing can begin with a simple [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Santiago, Chile



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Logo of Malacate Film Festival Corrales
Published: 04 Mar 2026
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Short films
Feature films



Malacate Film Festival Corrales

Deadline: 15 Jul 2027

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The Malacate Film Festival Corrales, was born as an international festival with its own identity, linked to the industrial and cultural heritage of Corrales,Aljaraque, a Huelva small town located in southwestern Spain. Its name refers both to the Teatro Cinema Corrales, the festival's main venue, and to the town's large, historic windmill, which will be the festival's visual centerpiece (logo, laurel wreaths, and trophy).

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Corrales, Aljaraque, Spain



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