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Gandhara Independent Film Festival

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Gandhara Independent Film Festival 2026, 7th Edition (Online & In-Person)

STELLAR STORIES, ONE FESTIVAL

GIFF 2026 commits to curating some of the most exceptional films from around the globe. GIFF began with its first virtual edition in 2020 to allow a larger audience to experience a diverse range of films, particularly the cinephiles in Pakistan who were starved of a curated line-up of films which exemplified stellar storytelling. Over the last 6 years, GIFF has provided filmmakers a chance to reach out to a global audience and showcase their talent internationally.

The 2026 edition is imminent, and submissions are open. We are looking forward to riding the waves of emotions brought forth through your remarkable stories.

*Submissions are free.



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Published: 18 Jun 2026
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Canadian Independent Film Festival - CIFF

Deadline: 27 Apr 2027

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The Canadian Independent Film Festival (CIFF) is an independent festival born in Canada, the land of diversity.

The vision of the CIFF is to establish Montreal as a center for local and international filmmakers to share global perspectives as well as independent thoughts to a large audience through film.

The mission of the CIFF is to promote independent film culture and encourage its development along side with empowering minorities.

No Premiere Status is required.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



Montreal, Canada



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Published: 18 Jun 2026
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Mecal Pro, 29º Festival Internacional De Cortometrajes Y Animación De Barcelona

Deadline: 23 Feb 2027

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International Festival

Short film festival

Mecal Pro has consolidated its long history as one of the most important short film festivals in Europe and the world. Backed by local, national, and international institutions, the festival maintains its strong commitment to the exhibition, promotion, and networking of audiovisual creations in the short format—connecting filmmakers, distributors, and audiences alike, with a special focus on fostering emerging talent. In 2026, we screened more than 300 short films across the 29 sections we program.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



Barcelona, Spain



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Published: 18 Jun 2026
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Blue Danube Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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International Festival

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In 3 countries - Austria, Hungary and Slovakia

Join us for the best films and filmmakers from November 21 to 28, 2026, at the 9th Blue Danube Film Festival, taking place in Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava.



The Blue Danube Film Festival showcases independent films from around the world, encouraging creativity and experimentation. We welcome all types of films and aim to inspire talented filmmakers exploring new forms and examining societal issues through a critical lens.

Films are evaluated by our professional jury based on the criteria of their entry category, considering generally accepted filmmaking quality standards such as artistic vision, production quality, aesthetic positioning, structure, cinematography, direction, and creativity.

Selected films will be screened [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Vienna, Austria



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Logo of Niagara Canada International Film Festival
Published: 18 Jun 2026
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Niagara Canada International Film Festival

Deadline: 11 May 2027

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Feature film festival

Niagara Canada International Film Festival (NCIFF) is an IMDb qualifying festival conducting an innovative international film festival and invites participation from aspiring and upcoming independent filmmakers. A unique film Festival, focusing on opportunity creation for global filmmakers.

[Niagara Canada International Film Festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between Canadian & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. NCIFF also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.]

Our festival supports independent cinema across formats and aims to showcase the best talent & cinema from across the globe.

Also, The Niagara Canada International [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Niagara Falls, Canada



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Published: 18 Jun 2026
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Oleaje Festival de cine

Deadline: 25 Jun 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Oleaje Film Festival, organized by the Network of Museums of Manabí, invites filmmakers to participate in its first edition.

This festival aims to establish a platform for exhibition, training, and film production in the province of Manabí, promoting reflection on identity and territory through cinema.

In dialogue with its curatorial line, the 2026 edition, titled “Cinema is Alive!”, invites submissions of feature-length and short films—both fiction and documentary—that explore tangible and intangible heritage, such as gastronomy, music, festivities, traditional knowledge, the sea, and the ways of life that develop around it.

Special consideration will be given to works that examine how these cultural practices, together with the relationship to coastal and rural [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Manta, Ecuador



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Published: 18 Jun 2026
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Memorimage - Festival Internacional de Cine de Reus

Deadline: 27 Jul 2026

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Memorimage, International Film Festival of Reus is a Festival targeting films that use archival moving images.

The 21st edition of Memorimage will be celebrated from the 4th to the 7th of November 2026.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Reus, Spain



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Published: 18 Jun 2026
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iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 20 Mar 2027

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We are setting up a unique 6th YEAR , iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL iIFF in the world famous state of Maharashtra (INDIA), at city located close to the Ajanta Caves. and the birthplace of saints/artists. Keeping this in mind that this will be a separate platform for small and big artists, efforts will always be made to take the ideal festival to new heights. iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL iIFF is established to cherish the emerging talent in the fields of art and films. The main objective is to give platform to the All artists and actors to potray their talent. iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL has a modern theme. Films in various categories such as World Competition, Marathi Competition, Global Cinema, Country Focus and Retrospective, from various countries and cultures [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Sillod, India



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Published: 18 Jun 2026
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Reels international flim festival

Deadline: 28 Feb 2027

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Film Education and Welfare Foundation Aurangabad Present, 7th Year, Reels International Film Festival uses media platform as a tool to connect audiences across cities, countries, and continents. With simultaneous screenings (OFFLINE FESTIVALS) and live Q&A’s, audiences are given the chance to experience a film festival from miles away. From the peak of Everest to the penguins of Antarctica, #RIFF brings the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres together. Because the love for cinema stretches beyond borders.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



CHAATRAPATI SAMBHAJI NAGAR [AURANGABAD], India



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Published: 18 Jun 2026
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Pebbles Underground Film and Video Art Festival

Deadline: 30 Nov 2026

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International Festival

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♫ CALL FOR INDEPENDENT, EXPERIMENTAL WORKS OF ALL GENRES ♫

Applications for the Winter 2026 edition open on June 17! Winter 2026 edition will stream from December 13 to 21 on our website.

Pebbles Underground film and video art platform is focused on showcasing experimental, avant-garde, underground, and no-to-low budget independent films and video art projects from all over the world.

If you're making slow films, performance films, dance films, experimental docs, essay films, hybrids, non-films of an absurd, uncanny, witty, humorous, queer, political, or something no one has the name for yet – we're here for you!

The artists selected for the programs keep ALL the rights.

Attention! We will never include your work in the screening without your permission. If your work is [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Toronto, Canada



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Published: 17 Jun 2026
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Festival de la Critica Cinematográfica de Caracas

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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International Festival

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The Caracas Film Criticism Festival is conceived as a space to reflect and reward the expression of significance of film criticism in various national and international works. From In this way, it seeks to encourage, promote and disseminate Venezuelan cinema, as well as the analysis depth of the cinema made in Venezuela in comparison with the international cinema awarded in the festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Locarno, San Sebastián and Venice.

The Caracas Film Critics Festival is designed as a space for reflection which aims to reward the best national and international works, according to the standards of film criticism.

In this way, we seek to carry out an in-depth analysis of the cinema made in Venezuela and abroad.

Of it, as well as encourage, promote and disseminate the [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Caracas, Venezuela



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