ACOCOMARKET – Pitch Acocollona’t 2026 is an initiative by Acocollona’t – Girona Fantastic and Horror Film Festival, in collaboration with ARKANA, aimed at promoting new audiovisual projects and connecting their creators with industry professionals.
Out of all the projects submitted, only 6 projects will be selected to participate in person in a professional session on the morning of Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Girona.
The session will include a two-hour pitch workshop, a presentation of each project to 6 producers and industry professionals, followed by one-to-one meetings to receive advice and feedback and explore potential opportunities for development, production, or collaboration.
Each selected project will have 6 minutes to deliver its pitch, plus 1 additional minute to answer questions.
The call is open to audiovisual projects from Girona and the rest of Catalonia, with particular consideration given to projects with a connection to the province of Girona.
The prizes include €300 for the best project, professional music supervision consultancy by The Witch Supervisor, and production consultancy by Pifostio Films.
The deadline for submitting projects is August 27, 2026.
More information: acocollonat.films@gmail.com
The Kampala Slum Mobile Cinema Outreach is a dynamic project aimed at bringing entertainment, education, and cultural exchange opportunities to underserved communities in Uganda.
Currently, operating in 2 slums in Entebbe and 3 slums in Kampala, our custom-designed Mobile Cinema Truck equipped with high-quality projection equipment and a sound system serves as the centerpiece for our activities.
Our main project activities include 50 Free open-air film screenings (documentaries, fiction films, and shorts), all centered around human rights-related themes relevant to the residents of the slums.
Following each screening, we facilitate engaging debates and discussions to encourage dialogue and community participation, serve to empower individuals with knowledge and advocacy tools, amplifying the voices, and fostering dialogue in marginalized groups for a more equitable and inclusive society where rights are respected and upheld.
IBICINE was founded with the aim of promoting emerging national, international and Balearic film talent, fostering encounters between new creators and established professionals from the audiovisual industry on the island of Ibiza.
The festival places particular emphasis on the short film as a creative format with its own identity, recognising the artistic and technical excellence of these works through the Astarté Awards – a statuette designed and crafted in Ibiza in homage to the Phoenician goddess Astarté, a symbol of the island’s historical and cultural heritage – as well as paying €150 per screening to all short films selected for the International Official Selection.
IBICINE is also committed to the screening of short films, paying particular attention to the venues where they are shown and ensuring they are screened in professional cinemas. Screenings in the International Official Selection take place at the Sala Can Ventosa in Eivissa. Other screening venues include the Teatro Espanya in Santa Eularia des Riu and the Cine Regio in Sant Antoni de Portmany.
In addition to the International Official Short Film Section (SOC), the festival features the International Official Feature Film Section (SOL), various parallel sections and industry activities, including the Ibiza Film Market, the ScriptLab and professional meetings aimed at fostering project development, specialised training and the creation of new opportunities for collaboration within the audiovisual sector.
IBICINE sees Ibiza as a meeting point for filmmakers, producers, distributors, streaming platforms, institutions, students and the general public, fostering the exchange of knowledge, the creation of professional networks and the international promotion of audiovisual talent.
Over the course of its ten editions, the festival has established a programme characterised by artistic quality, a diversity of perspectives, equal opportunities and a commitment to cinema as a cultural and social tool.
IBICINE has been selected by UNESCO as Spain’s representative festival within the international film tourism routes ‘Movie Travel’; it has received recognition from the Consell d’Eivissa; it was honoured with the Business Excellence Award for Best Film Festival in the Balearic Islands by Acquisition International in 2023 and 2026, and with the Hospitality Award for Festival of the Year by LUXlife magazine in 2024, amongst other national and international accolades.
Since 2022, IBICINE has been included on the official list of partner festivals of the Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and is a qualifying festival for the Goya Awards in the categories of Best Fiction Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film and Best Animated Short Film.
Short films awarded the Astarté Prize for Best Fiction Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film and Best Animated Short Film may qualify for the Goya Awards, provided they meet the requirements set by the Spanish Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the current rules for the relevant edition. Furthermore, the winners of these prizes will receive a cash prize from the festival.
Furthermore, from 2023, IBICINE is a qualifying festival for the Forqué Awards in the categories of Best Fiction Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film and Best Animated Short Film, and for the Fugaz Awards in the category of Best Fiction Short Film.
The selection committee is made up of professionals from various specialisms within the audiovisual sector, who assess the submitted works according to criteria of cinematic quality, originality, thematic diversity and technical excellence, as well as the stories’ ability to engage with the audience.
The official jury is made up of Academicians and professionals of recognised standing from various sectors of the national and international film industry, appointed by the festival’s management. Its composition will be announced in the Nominees Announcement for this edition, in February 2027. The jury chair will have the casting vote in the event of a tie.
Since its first edition, IBICINE has enjoyed the support of leading figures from Spanish cinema such as Jon Plazaola, Nadia de Santiago, Kira Miró, Inma Cuevas, Paz Vega, Michelle Calvó, Cayetana Guillén-Cuervo and María Adánez, who have served as festival patrons, as well as Belinda Washington, Eva Soriano and other industry professionals who have supported the festival.
The Astarté Awards of Honour are presented annually to professionals and institutions whose careers have made a significant contribution to the development and promotion of cinema. The decision to award these honours rests solely with the festival’s management. Over the course of this first decade, the award has been presented to: the actress Terele Pávez (posthumously), the director Isabel Coixet, the Association of Women Filmmakers and Audiovisual Media (CIMA), the actor and director Paco León, the actress Yolanda Ramos, the comedian Eva Soriano, the journalist and film critic Cayetana Guillén-Cuervo, international producer and screenwriter Axel Kuschevatzky, FILMIN co-founder Jaume Ripoll, international actor Leonardo Sbaraglia, actor Javier Gutiérrez, actress Cecilia Suárez, director Carmen Vidal, director Toni Bestard, actress Antonia San Juan, Hollywood journalist Bárbara Gasser, and journalist and presenter Elena Sánchez.
IBICINE is made possible thanks to the support of public institutions, private organisations, sponsoring companies, partners, the media and a large team of professionals who ensure that Ibiza continues to establish itself as a leading centre for cinema and the audiovisual industry both nationally and internationally.
The organisers reserve the right to make any necessary changes to the programme, venues, schedule or activities for organisational, technical or force majeure reasons, whilst always endeavouring to ensure the smooth running of the festival and the fulfilment of its objectives.
***To view the entry guidelines for the 41st edition of the Goya Awards click on the following link (short films on page 41):
https://www.premiosgoya.com/pdfs/bases-de-los-41-premios-goya/
***To view the list of festivals collaborating with the Goya Awards:
https://www.premiosgoya.com/pdfs/bases-de-los-41-premios-goya/ Annex V
Terror Frame Fest, one of the first horror festivals in the Community of Madrid, is back for its fifth edition, where we can enjoy HORROR and its endless variety of subgenres, such as A-list, B-list, and Z-list films, slashers, gore, atrocity, space horror, zombies, and fake trailers... In short: we love getting scared—and we also love laughing at your crazy ideas.
International Inclusive Film Festival ENTRE DEUX... CANNES
We accept films, that deal with themes of disability or Deaf culture, or about people who identify as 'disabled', 'people with a disability', or use terms like 'handicapped', 'functional diversity', or -abled'. We also welcome Deaf and neurodiverse people who do not identify with or use these terms.'
All the films need to be SUBTITLED IN FRENCH IN WHITE COLOR and in second line in English with orange color for them to be accepted on competition.
Our jury and the board of organisation is composed by valid and handicap persons.
DANA Film Festival is the UAE's premier platform celebrating independent cinema from the Arab world and beyond. Founded in Dubai and spanning across the Emirates, DANA is a festival dedicated to the art of storytelling — where every frame carries meaning and every story deserves to be seen.
Raw. Real. Reel.
In its landmark inaugural edition, DANA Film Festival 2027 brings together filmmakers, artists, and cinema lovers for a vibrant multi-city celebration of film. From feature films and documentaries to short films and experimental works, DANA welcomes stories rooted in humanity, culture, and creative vision.
What to expect at DANA 2027:
Official screenings across multiple Emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah
Industry panels and filmmaker Q&A sessions
Networking events connecting regional talent with international industry professionals
Awards across key categories including Best Feature, Best Short, Best Documentary, and Best Arab Film
A festival built on cultural exchange, artistic excellence, and the enduring power of cinema
DANA Film Festival is a celebration of film in its most honest and powerful form. Whether you are a first-time filmmaker or an established director, DANA is your stage.
Submit your film. Share your story.
Lights. Camera. DANA — where cinema comes alive.
PAIFF PRAGUE AI FILM FESTIVAL is an international film festival dedicated to a new generation of filmmaking shaped by artificial intelligence.
PAIFF is not a festival about artificial intelligence. It is a festival about the future of filmmaking.
The festival welcomes filmmakers from around the world who use AI as part of their creative process — from AI-assisted production to AI-generated works — while placing artistic vision, storytelling and human creativity at the heart of every project.
The inaugural edition of PAIFF will take place on November 28, 2026, at the historic Lucerna Palace in Prague, Czech Republic.
Selected works will be evaluated by an international jury, with awards presented during the official festival ceremony in Prague.
PAIFF brings together film, technology and creativity in one of Europe’s most iconic cultural cities.
AI is not replacing filmmakers — it is expanding their creative possibilities.
The Chefchaouen International Environmental Film Festival is a film festival dedicated to film lovers and those concerned about the environment in Morocco and abroad, it is an annual event in the superb blue pearl of northern Morocco, the tourist and ecological city of Chefchaouen.
The 16th Edition of the Chefchaouen International Environmental Film Festival will be held from June 17 to 20, 2026on the occasion of World Environment Day.
The 15th Edition of the Chefchaouen International Environmental Film Festival will be held from June 16 to 19, 2027 on the occasion of World Environment Day.
A varied program, and a jury composed of internationally and nationally renowned film and environmental professionals will be responsible for designating the winners of the planned awards.
Calling all industry professionals and blossoming talent! Like the stars you are, it's your time to shine! Welcome to the premier VertiStar Vertical Film Fest. Created by industry professionals to feature the exciting, ground-breaking, and disrupting genre of vertical micro-dramas and creator content.
Our goal is to acknowledge and celebrate emerging talent and raise the standard of quality in this space.
VertiStar’s mission is to empower the next generation of storytellers, social media influencers, and artists by delivering cinematic short-form content through a mobile-first platform that fuses entertainment, commerce, and culture.
To this end we are only accepting vertical-format micro-drama features; any genre, but primarily: Romance, Drama, Thriller, Action, Comedy, Quick Reels, & All AI. Our audience and judges will decide the winners of these categories.
***EVERY VIEWER'S "LIKES" COUNT !!!***
This is a hybrid event with initial digital screenings and voting on the VertiStar.app followed by a day-long live event on July 24, 2026 featuring a networking event, breakout sessions, and showings of all the winning entries by category and laureled award recognitions.
Purchase Tickets at: https://vertistar.app/festival-attendees/#register
SOUS-SOL INTERDIT is an underground horror short film festival based in Paris, dedicated to bold, unsettling, and uncompromising cinema.
SOUS-SOL-INTERDIT will take place the October 31 2026. Screenings take place at the Théâtre STEPHANE GILDAS located at 16 rue Tolbiac, 75013 Paris.
Born in a literal basement, the festival embraces dark atmospheres, raw storytelling, and films that dare to cross boundaries, aesthetically, narratively, or emotionally. We are looking for horror in all its forms: psychological, visceral, experimental, strange, or poetic.
The first edition was sold out, with a packed room and a highly engaged audience. Our goal is not to become a massive industry event, but to remain a human-scale festival, where films are watched carefully, discussed passionately, and experienced collectively.
What we’re looking for :
Horror short films (fiction, experimental, animation, hybrid)
Strong visual identity and atmosphere
Singular voices and personal visions
Films that work on a big screen, in the dark, with an audience
Low-budget films are absolutely welcome, sincerity and creativity matter more than production value.
What selected filmmakers will experience
Selected filmmakers will be invited to take part in a unique, live cinema experience.
All selected films will be screened in a theater setting, in front of a real audience.
Films are discovered by the jury and the audience at the same time, during the screening.
After the projections, awards are decided live, including:
Jury Award
Audience Award
Filmmakers are warmly encouraged to attend the event to present their work, meet the audience, and take part in post-screening discussions.
While attendance is not mandatory, we strongly values the presence of filmmakers, as the festival is built around human encounters and shared cinematic moments.
Award winners will receive an official laurels pack and will be highlighted on the festival’s social media and website.
SOUS-SOL INTERDIT is a human-scale, underground horror festival that celebrates bold, dark, and original short films in a friendly and immersive atmosphere.
The Christian Faith International Film Festival (CFIF) is a premier platform dedicated to celebrating, showcasing, and elevating independent faith-based cinema from across the globe. Nestled in the vibrant cultural hub of Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, our mission is to empower independent filmmakers who use the power of visual storytelling to inspire hope, share diverse perspectives, and reflect Christian values and truths.
film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other
*Mumbai Entertainment International Short Film Festival*
*Organized BY*
mumbai Entertainment
& Yogeshpatilfilms
*world all contries participated now*
GardenCity International Film Festival proudly brings the world of cinema to the IT city of India, Bangalore. We are happy to introduce the local audience to a range of most recent, cinematically daring and powerful filmmaking from around the globe. We want to be a festival that touches and teaches the audience, a festival that will drive creators to produce meaningful films, a festival that drives audiences from all walks of life and makes the week-end a deep experience that becomes a long lasting tradition.
From comedy to horror, drama to sci-fi, animation to docs, and everything in between, GardenCity accepts submissions of all genres, and looks for creative storytelling above anything else.
THE FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE JULY 2027
The RUSH Youth Film Festival is back for another year of celebrating bold, innovative storytelling from the next generation of filmmakers! Taking place at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre and across St. Catharines, the festival is a platform for young creatives to showcase their work in front of live audiences, industry professionals, and fellow filmmakers.
ALSO CHECK OUT: RUSH AFTER DARK https://festhome.com/festival/rush-youth-film-festival
Now Accepting Submissions
We’re looking for short films from filmmakers aged 35 and under in all genres—live-action, animation, documentary, and experimental. Whether your film is deeply personal, wildly inventive, or pushing cinematic boundaries, we want to see it!
Festival Highlights
Beyond screenings, RUSH 2026 will be packed with opportunities for learning, networking, and creative growth:
Workshops with Industry Mentors – Learn from professionals in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound design, and more.
Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers – Gain behind-the-scenes insight as directors, actors, and crew members break down their creative process.
Networking & Social Events – Connect with fellow filmmakers, industry insiders, and film lovers in a relaxed setting. Build relationships, find collaborators, and exchange ideas.
Panel Discussions – Explore industry trends, new technologies, and the evolving landscape of youth-driven storytelling.
Exclusive Festival Parties – Celebrate your work, unwind, and enjoy live music, entertainment, and awards presentations on closing night!
Don’t miss this chance to share your vision, connect with fellow creatives, and be part of an unforgettable festival experience. Submissions are now open!
Humor en Corto - Humor in Short
The XXIV edition of Arrigorriaga's humor short film festival, the oldest in Spain.
From December the 14th to the 19th, 2026, in Lonbo Aretoa, Arrigorriaga, Spain.
Galichnik Film Festival is small festival looking to leave big footprint in the sky full of festivals by providing platform for new filmmakers from the region and beyond. Galichnik is a village known for its well-preserved traditional architecture, including an amphitheater in the village square, where the festival audience will have the chance to see number of films in three competition programs: short fiction, short documentary and short animation.
The festival aspires to become a meeting point for film professionals from around the world to develop new ideas, collaborations and friendships. We are excited for the audience to be part of a unique cinema experience in an open air cinema at an altitude of 1500m.
Top 100 best rated and reviewed in the world and IMDb listed - Global India International Film Festival
IMDb QUALIFYING: https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0008445
Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam!! Yes the whole world is a one family; From the Spiritual soil of India. From the bottom of the heart, we believe that the whole humanity is a one family and an every individual human being is a beautiful character or a player with a supreme god particle, who perform his or her great role on this global prosperous World Stage.
We really wish to share international thinking which is developed in the form of films with the society and the young generation of humanity. Every human being has a unique story to tell, but few from them are capable to express their own to the world. But the Filmmakers are the great storytellers and world wants to watch their stories through films or digital media. Because they channelize & nurture these stories through films and our motto is to spread these stories from all across the world to the masses and especially to the youngsters. Filmmakers from all across the globe are respectfully welcome to share and submit your beautiful films into the GIIFF.
We understand that you understand the realm of understanding and so you have created your wonderful films with your conscious understanding.
Connecting World with India through Audio-Visual.
Films are really a strong medium to share, yes to share, but what creates a filmmaker is a sense of what to share. Through vantage point we see that entertainment is just the medium to share realm of life with film lovers. If we penetrate the meaning of life sometime we feel that there is no such meaning or purpose to life, yes! Sometime, but we must have to give a great meaning or purpose to life to create it more beautiful for the whole world as a one family. for whole humanity or for our next generation.
We are really very small people; please understand what we want to say. But the task or mission which we want to empower is very big. One can understand it by the example of river. The beginning or origin of every river is so small but her consistency with selflessness leads her towards more hugeness.
The International Film Festival of the Central University (FICUC) and the Central University’s film program are once again present to invite students, alumni, and the public to the ninth edition of FICUC.
This year’s vision will be an invitation to reflect on a cinema that embraces Latin American diversity, rather than pursuing a model tailored to satisfy those colonial perspectives that seek to dictate what cinema in our continent should be.
The ninth edition of FICUC opens its call for submissions to all types of national and Latin American short films created during academic periods at the undergraduate, graduate, master’s level, etc. Likewise, short films produced outside academic periods will be accepted, provided they are certified by the participants’ university (such as creation labs, research groups, etc.). In the same way, Colombian feature films that align with the curatorial line will also be accepted.
CINESTRO is the Horror Fiction Short Film Contest organized by Serendipia Cine Colima, with a national call open to filmmakers from any state in Mexico. It seeks original horror-fiction short films between 10 and 12 minutes long (including credits), produced between 2024 and 2026. Submissions must be delivered in Full HD 1920x1080 quality. Winners are selected by a jury external to the Serendipia Cine collective, with cash prizes: $5,000 MXN for first place, $3,000 MXN for second, and $1,500 MXN (in kind) for third. The awards ceremony and screening take place during a special public event. Now in its fourth edition, CINESTRO has established itself as a leading platform for horror cinema made in Colima and Mexico, backed by institutions such as INAH and the University of Colima.
