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Message To Man

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The 35th Message to Man International Festival of documentary, short fiction, animated, and experimental films will take place from 17 to 25 October 2025 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Over the years, the Festival has hosted distinguished figures of world cinema, including Werner Herzog, Ulrich Seidl, Claude Lanzmann, Isabelle Huppert, Fanny Ardant, Agnès Varda, Mira Nair, Paolo Sorrentino, Alan Berliner, Eric Roberts, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Abdellatif Kechiche, Udo Kier, and many others.

With its history spanning three decades of cinema development, Message to Man was founded in 1989 in Leningrad by filmmaker Mikhail Litvyakov, who now serves as the Honorary President of the Festival.

In 2010, Alexei Uchitel, a renowned director of documentaries and feature films, assumed the role [...]



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Published: 07 Jul 2025
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1st Móstoles Fanterror Shortfest

Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

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International Festival

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MÓSTOLES FANTERROR SHORTFEST

Calabaza Films, in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Development, and Tourism Promotion of the Móstoles City Council, announces the First Short Film Festival called “Móstoles FanTerror ShortFest,” aimed at promoting the short film as a cinematic format and the genres of horror and fantasy.

Requirements:

Fiction, animation, or documentary short films produced from January 1, 2024, whose theme is related to fantasy and horror cinema.

Short films must not have a duration of less than one minute (1 min.), including end credits, nor a duration exceeding twenty minutes (20 min.).

Filmmakers from anywhere in the world may participate in this Festival; however, short films shot in a language other than Spanish must include Spanish [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



Móstoles, Spain



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Logo of The Raven, international short film festival of horror, fantasy and science fiction
Published: 06 Jul 2025
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The Raven, international short film festival of horror, fantasy and science fiction

Deadline: 28 Sep 2025

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Short film festival of fantasy, science fiction anf horror.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



Cintruenigo, Spain



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Published: 06 Jul 2025
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Daag Short Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Oct 2025

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Organized by Daag, DSFF seeks to give space to the silenced, the unseen, and the brave, through stories that demand to be told.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other



Kolkata, India



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Logo of Central India International Children & Youth Film Festival
Published: 06 Jul 2025
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Central India International Children & Youth Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

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Feature film festival

The Central India International Children & Youth Film Festival (CIICYFF) stands as a beacon of cinematic excellence in the heart of India, celebrating the diverse voices and stories that define contemporary filmmaking.

Nestled in the cultural heartland of India, CIFF has emerged as a premier platform that bridges the gap between emerging talent and established filmmakers, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of creative expression.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



NAGPUR, India



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Logo of ’OBERÁ IN SHORTS’ FOR IDENTITY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY International Film Festival Latin American Children. Non-competitive exhibition.
Published: 05 Jul 2025
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“Oberá En Cortos” Por La Identidad Y Diversidad Cultural Festival Internacional De Cine / Infancias Latinoamericanas. Muestra No Competitiva.

Deadline: 15 Jul 2025

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"Identity and Cultural Diversity".

We understand identity as a process of change and constant search, which nurtures cultural diversity and questions traditional icons. And we understand cinema as a reflection of peoples, their cultures and identities.

We understand cultural diversity as a force that promotes community empathy and enriches people's daily lives.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Oberá, Argentina



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Published: 04 Jul 2025
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Festival Internacional De Cine De Galápagos

Deadline: 15 Oct 2025

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Galápagos International Film Festival – GIFF
Islands that tell stories. Cinema that connects.

The Galápagos International Film Festival – GIFF is a platform born from the heart of the archipelago, with the purpose of positioning cinema as a tool for dialogue, reflection, and transformation in insular contexts. More than just a film showcase, GIFF is a space for connection that highlights the narratives emerging from island territories, shedding light on social, environmental, and cultural realities that are often left out of the dominant audiovisual discourse.

In its second edition, GIFF reaffirms its commitment to audience development, the strengthening of local capacities, and the circulation of both national and international works, generating opportunities for emerging [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Puerto Ayora , Ecuador



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Published: 04 Jul 2025
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Era Uma Vez no Alentejo

Deadline: 15 Jul 2025

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International Festival

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Only for Portuguese filmmakers.








 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Sousel, Portugal



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Published: 04 Jul 2025
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Perspectives - Festival International du Film de Montluçon

Deadline: 14 Dec 2025

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International Festival

Feature film festival

Perspectives – Montluçon International Film Festival is an international feature film festival dedicated to emerging cinematic creation. We are looking for bold and innovative films from both France and abroad.

The festival will take place at the Le Palace cinema in Montluçon, in the Allier region of France.

In addition to the competition, the festival also features two retrospective sections, showcasing films produced between the 1990s and 2010s.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Verneix, France



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Published: 03 Jul 2025
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Festival Internacional De Cine Luz Del Desierto

Deadline: 25 Jul 2025

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Feature film festival

The Luz del Desierto International Festival is an audiovisual Festival that aims to promote cinema within the country and abroad. The festival will take place in october with competition for feature films and short films, both fiction, animation and documentary. There will also be talks and workshops.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Avellaneda, Argentina



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Published: 03 Jul 2025
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Bleu Paris Festival de Court Métrage

Deadline: 31 Dec 2025

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International Festival

Short film festival

The BLEU PARIS Short Film Festival is an international festival open to all filmmakers, of all ages and backgrounds, whether professional or amateur. It aims to highlight the cinema themed by the blue color. And thus bring together all the aficionados of this wonderful shade.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Paris, France



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