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FIDBA International Documentary Film Festival

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In recent decades, and at one time to the emergence of new technologies that have ended up scanning most of the processes of the film, the documentary has known a notorious and systematic growth around the world. In our country, and for more than one decade, a production before linked almost exclusively to fiction has been swelling their ranks with new topics, new approaches, new geographies, new dilemmas.

It is in this context that FIDBA is proposed as the 1st. International Film Festival dedicated to this genre which films with the same fans - as long as we believe that the forms and the doings of the documentary film are different from those of the fiction - may meet and dialogue among them and with the public. If the documentary is a meeting point for the FIDBA, it is [...]



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Published: 27 Feb 2026
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Short Shot Fest

Deadline: 13 Mar 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Let's take a shot with shorts!

The best film festival from Moscow, Russia supported by Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and city authorities.

"Short Shot" - Monthly Awards and Screenings.
Festival is dedicated to filmmakers from all over the World.

Sending us your artwork is not sending it to a Black Hole.
We consider each film, each video!

Each director has a chance to introduce himself and his artwork and greet audience through our social media pages!

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Все русскоязычные фильмы могут участвовать в фестивале БЕСПЛАТНО.
Ищите соответствующую категорию и подавайте ЛЮБОЙ фильм в любом жанре!
Фильмы должны быть с субтитрами на английском языке! Без субтитров фильм не будет принят к рассмотрению!

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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Moscow, Russia



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Published: 27 Feb 2026
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Guitarist music video festival

Deadline: 15 Dec 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

International guitarist festival, for original composed guitar music, featuring its video or film. For one man band to orchestra.

We like unique melodic harmony compositions, no matter of genre, from classic to shredding.

So, we want original composed music (in video), no matter of style, no matter of expensive studios or masterng. Just submit it.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Široki Brijeg, Bosnia and Herzegovina



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Logo of Halo International Film Festival
Published: 27 Feb 2026
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Гало международный кинофестиваль

Deadline: 16 May 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

HALO International Film Festival is festival with live screenings. Every season we're selecting best works that will run in program and screened in the famous cultural space of Machty in Sevkabel port, St. Petersburg

On May 19, the Halo Festival will host a screening in Sevkabel port, Saint-Petersburg and on 23 May in Monkey Space, Orenburg

The main goal of the Halo Festival is to create a space for introductions and future collaborations.

We want viewers and filmmakers to meet in person, so every season we hold Q&A sessions with the authors of the films. And after the screenings, we organize after-parties, where you can socialize and make new connections in an informal atmosphere.

Submit your applications and we'll see you at the festival!

IMDb Qualifying Festival

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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Saint-Petersburg, Russia



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Published: 27 Feb 2026
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SilverVox Film & Music Festival

Deadline: 21 Mar 2026

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International Festival

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Feature film festival

The SilverVox Film & Music Festival is set to make an exciting debut in Frederick, Maryland, marking its inaugural year with a bold and vibrant celebration of cinematic and musical artistry. Spanning multiple days and venues, the SilverVox Fest promises a dynamic blend of film screenings, live music, and immersive events that will transform the city into a creative hub for both local residents and visiting artists.

With a diverse lineup of feature-length and short films from around the globe, the SilverVox Fest will showcase the talents of emerging and established filmmakers. Audiences can expect a rich array of genres and styles, highlighting the best in local, national, and international cinema. From emotionally resonant dramas to thought-provoking documentaries and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Frederick, United States



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Published: 27 Feb 2026
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FECISO- Festival Internacional de Cine Social de Castilla-la Mancha

Deadline: 10 May 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Aware of the importance of audiovisual media in Spanish society today and, trying to make them both a comunication and education media, to promote values of solidarity and tolerance, the International Social Film Festival of Castilla-La Mancha was born and it will be held in Toledo, It will continue in Toledo, Torrijos, Cuenca, Olías del Rey...

In this Festival are invited to take part to public and private entities that share the same concerns.

The Festival consists of several sections, including a contest of short and documentaries, social issues include: xenophobia, generational conflict, child labor, domestic violence, social roles, ecology, children´s rights, coexistence, etc.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Torrijos, Spain



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Published: 27 Feb 2026
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FESTIVAL AUDIOVISUAL INTERNACIONAL ORIGEN

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

ORIGEN International Short Film Festival is held in Orce (Granada, Spain), a unique archaeological site internationally recognized for its relevance in the study of human origins.

The festival aims to promote short films as a creative tool to explore identity, memory, territory, roots, and heritage, while supporting emerging filmmakers and decentralizing cultural access in rural environments.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Orce, Spain



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Published: 27 Feb 2026
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San Benedetto Film Fest

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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International Festival

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SAN BENEDETTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ( Terms, Rules, prizes and motivations can be translated in 22 languages visiting our site https://www.sanbenedettofilmfest.it)

"MAGICSCREENPLAY" ( Terms, Rules, prizes and motivations can be translated in 22 languages visiting our site https://www.sanbenedettofilmfest.it/magic-screenplay/)


We built a festival in total freedom, without any external conditioning. An International Short Film Competition. A window on cinema from a privileged viewpoint: the city of San Benedetto del Tronto. Born in 2017, the SBFF has become one of the leading international events for the Adriatic Riviera and the Piceno region. The events will take place at the Palazzina Azzurra in San Benedetto del Tronto (AP) on Viale Buozzi 14.

"MAGICSCREENPLAY" - [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy



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Logo of Luna de Cortos International Short Film Festival
Published: 27 Feb 2026
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Luna de Cortos Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes

Deadline: 26 Apr 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

THE FESTIVAL: MOVEMENT OF CULTURE

The Festival was born with a very specific mission: it aims to stimulate public attention towards an open and wide representative space, such as the rural environment, makes its outdoor projections, open to all, the best exponent. Youth and adults, generations separated by years and experiences, gather around a screen, which is the focus of the light of a past and a future: culture is timeless, culture unites, and film language will be the link common to temper emotions and feelings, to treasure memories, to provoke lively gatherings.

In this way, all attendees of the event can enjoy a heterogeneous and dynamic speech. Through this cultural impulse, the different currents of creativity allow viewers to move and explore new and old codes in a [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Veguellina de Órbigo, Spain



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Logo of ABIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Published: 27 Feb 2026
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ABIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Discover the Magic of the Abia International Film Festival (ABIFF)!

Launched in June 2024, the Abia International Film Festival (ABIFF) made a powerful debut with its inaugural edition held from 20th to 22nd December 2024 in Umuahia, Abia State. The festival brought together filmmakers, actors, industry stakeholders, and creative enthusiasts from across Nigeria and the diaspora in a vibrant celebration of storytelling, innovation, and cultural identity.

ABIFF 2025 – A Remarkable Second Edition
Building on the success of its inaugural outing, ABIFF 2025 recorded a significant milestone with over 1,243 film submissions from filmmakers across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia — positioning the festival as one of the fastest-growing film platforms in West Africa.

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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Umuahia, Nigeria



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Logo of SITGES - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia
Published: 26 Feb 2026
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SITGES - Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya

Deadline: 16 Jul 2026

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The SITGES - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia is a specialized, competitive fantastic genre Festival in accordance with the regulations established by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations). The Festival has also been declared a “Qualified Festival” by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® in the United States. This means that those shorts winning the awards for “Best Short Film” in the Official Fantàstic Selection and “Best Short Film” in the Anima’t category will automatically be taken into consideration by the Hollywood Academy Awards® selection committee.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Sitges, Spain



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