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Oldenburg International Film Festival

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“One of the World's Leading Indie Film Fests” - The Hollywood Reporter

Rated among the top 5 Film Festivals worldwide for Independent Films by American film critic Chris Gore in his esteemed “Ultimate Film Festival Guide”, and ranked “Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker, Oldenburg has fostered its success with a strong commitment to innovative and Independent filmmaking.

“If there's anything that could be considered the Promised Land of Independent Cinema in Europe today, it is Oldenburg.” - Accred - L'actualité des festivals de cinéma

Labelled ‘the German Sundance’ by Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and Screen International, amongst others, Oldenburg has evolved while preserving its intimate atmosphere and founding purpose: to celebrate and support the diverse [...]





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Logo of London International Student Film Festival
Published: 15 Jan 2026
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Short films



London International Student Film Festival

Deadline: 09 Mar 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The London International Student Film Festival screenings in London will provide exposure and publicity for new filmmakers.

There will also be professional networking and learning opportunities.

The winners will be announced during the festival.

The festival was started in 2016 and first screened at London Southbank University.

The 2026 screenings are in early April and we intend them to be in-person 'live' screenings. See our exciting programme at www.londonisfilmfestival.com under the programme tag.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental  Music Video



Kensington, United Kingdom



 
 
 
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Published: 15 Jan 2026
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Short films
Feature films



Curtas – Festival do Imaxinario

Deadline: 07 Aug 2026

Call for entries

MELIES Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Founded in 1973, Curtas Festival do Imaxinario is the oldest festival and the largest event dedicated to fantasy, science fiction and horror cinema in Galicia. Located in Vilagarcía de Arousa, the festival is a must-see for enjoying the premieres of the best genre feature and short films, as well as a wide range of parallel activities that include exhibitions, meetings, presentations, workshops, concerts, international guests, and much more. All artistic expressions of the fantasy genre converge in the International Fantastic Film Festival of Galicia. Recognized as one of the best genre festivals on Earth by Dread Central, the world’s leading horror media outlet with millions of monthly readers. And proud member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF) presents [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



Pontevedra, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 15 Jan 2026
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Salento International Film Festival (Siff)

Deadline: 10 Aug 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Call for Entries: Salento International Film Festival 2026

Welcome Filmmakers!

Are you ready to showcase your masterpiece to an enthusiastic crowd of cinephiles in the picturesque Salento, Italy? The Salento International Film Festival is thrilled to announce our 2026 Call for Entries! We're inviting filmmakers from all corners of the globe to join us in celebrating cinema not only as an art form but as a catalyst for social change and dialogue.

Why Submit Your Film?

Global Stage: Your film will be featured in one of Italy's most passionate film-loving regions, giving it international exposure.

Diversity and Innovation: We celebrate a wide spectrum of cinematic works, from groundbreaking indie films to thought-provoking documentaries. Whatever genre or style, your film has [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Tricase, Italy



 
 
 
 
Logo of 2026 Arff Berlin // International Film Festival
Published: 15 Jan 2026
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Short films
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2026 Arff Berlin // International Film Festival

Deadline: 10 Sep 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Around International Film Festival // Berlin Official Awards ✈

Monthly Selection with Annual Independent event for all Feature & Short Films, Documentaries, Experimental, Commercial, Music Videos, Animations, Student Films, Series, TV, New Media and AI works. Every month, the international community awards the creations to serve ARFF International Official Laurel and evaluates in advance all to participate in the annual Award Ceremony.

The Around International Film Festivals have numerous network & board members from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, and associated platforms mentioned at the end of the listing page. All the ARFF International Editions are the Official IMDb Award Listing Qualifiers. Monthly Selections may share their nominees on IMDb.

It's also possible to [...]

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Berlin, Germany



 
 

 
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Published: 15 Jan 2026
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Short films
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Valsusa Filmfest

Deadline: 01 Feb 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

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The Valsusa Filmfest celebrates its thirtieth anniversary and has published on its website, www.valsusafilmfest.it
, the call for entries for its 30th edition, scheduled to take place between March and April 2026 in several municipalities of the Susa Valley.

This milestone marks an important achievement for a festival that, since 1997, has become a point of reference for the local community and for many filmmakers who, through cinema, have explored themes of memory, territory, rights, the environment, and social change. Thirty years of the festival represent a cultural and civic journey that has engaged generations of students, volunteers, artists, and audiences. A journey that continues today with the same founding spirit: promoting culture, fostering critical thinking, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Condove, Italy



 
 
 
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Published: 15 Jan 2026
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IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 01 Oct 2026

Call for entries

OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


Founded in 2003, IN THE PALACE International Film Festival is dedicated to short films and audiovisual arts. Originating as a competitive forum for student films, it is now a recognized platform for expression of both young artists and experienced professionals. Among the oldest in the Balkans, it is the only professional short film festival in Bulgaria.

IN THE PALACE ISFF is a Goya Awards qualifying festival, Student Academy Awards® qualifying festival, and an Academy Awards®/OSCAR® qualifying festival for shorts in the categories of Best Animation, Best Fiction, Best Documentary, and Best National Film. IN THE PALACE ISFF is a member of the international network of festivals and institutions serving the short film sector – the Short Film Conference.

IN THE PALACE ISFF [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Pernik, Bulgaria



 
 

 
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Published: 15 Jan 2026
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Festival Internacional de Cine de Huesca

Deadline: 12 Feb 2026

Call for entries

OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The Hollywood Academy supports Huesca International Film Festival by recognizing it as shortlisting for the Oscar Awards within Best Short Fiction Film category, also the Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes it for the Goya Awards.

http://www.oscars.org/sites/default/files/88aa_shorts_festival_list.pdf

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Huesca, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 15 Jan 2026
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Premio Alberoandronico

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

In section M you participate with a free themed short film lasting no more than 15 minutes including titles.

Films are allowed in both Italian and foreign languages; the latter must be subtitled in Italian.

  The author assumes all responsibility for the filming carried out including the use of non-original music protected by copyright, all civil and criminal liability of the film produced and declares to have the legal availability of the film, authorizes its public screening without claiming no compensation, freeing the Alberoandronic Association from any present and future liability.

The Association reserves the right to use the works sent for exclusively cultural purposes, without claiming anything from the Author. For this section it is necessary to attach the specific [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Roma, Italy



 
 
 

 
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Published: 15 Jan 2026
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Does NOT have submission fees
Feature films



Rani Durgavati International Film Festival

Deadline: 14 May 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Feature film festival

The Rani Durgavati International Film Festival is designed to celebrate Cinema.

RDIFF is committed to Showcase films from amazing filmmakers across the globe. The festival welcomes films from around the world.

RDIFF is a Jabalpur, India based international film festival with screenings and Q&A and a twice-yearly awards event. One event is totally dedicated to Short Films and other event is for Full Length Films. There will be two events every year.

Our First Edition SUCCESSFULLY launched on 5th October 2023 for Short Films.
in June 2024 our Full Length Films Edition was a success.
The 3rd Edition for short films category was completed on 5 Oct 2024. Honorable MLA Shri Abhilash Pandey distributed the Awards. Edition 4 was filled with amazing films.

Edition 05 is the start of [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Jabalpur, India



 
 
 
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Published: 15 Jan 2026
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Short films
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Sustain Film Festival

Deadline: 02 Feb 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Sustain Film Festival based in Guildford, Surrey—a cathedral town just a short train ride from London. While our festival theme has environmental overtones, we welcome submissions from artists, creators, producers and makers from across the creative and cultural landscapes, with an open invitation to interpret the theme as they see fit. We seek stories and artworks far and wide – local regional, national and global. We want to bring people together to promote the future wellbeing of the planet, as well as the current cultural wellbeing of its inhabitants. We want to deliver experiences that explore the very nature of our species, that probe into our psyches, ask big questions of who we are, and who we might become.

Our first year saw 53 events, with our main festival covering [...]

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Guildford, United Kingdom