1 Minute at the Diversity Festival – L’Hospitalet de Llobregat is a mobile short film festival organised within the framework of the Festa de la Diversitat de L’Hospitalet de Llobregat.
The festival invites participants to create short films of up to one minute using mobile phones or tablets. The aim is to promote audiovisual creation around diversity, intercultural dialogue, mutual understanding, respect and coexistence.
The 2026 edition encourages participants to reflect creatively on diversity as an opportunity to build bridges between people, cultures and communities.
The festival is open to individuals and groups. If minors take part in the filming, a legal adult representative must be responsible for the registration and for obtaining the necessary authorisations.
Selected short films may be screened as part of the activities linked to the Festa de la Diversitat.
The International Festival of Intergenerational Short Films on the Elderly (FICMA) was born within the Federation of Associations of the Elderly of Salamanca (FAMASA) with the aim of providing a cultural offer that contributes to improving the quality of life of the elderly, even with dependence or disfunctions by bringing them closer to a full citizenship and offering the cultural heritage of which they are protagonists. It is celebrated every year between September and October since 2016 in the city of Salamanca, being a meeting of intergenerational culture
The Festival poses as a place of debate and discourse for questions such as: How has cinema treated old age? The reflection of the role of the elderly in the family, sentimental, emotional and social relationships. The positive or negative consequences of cinema into stereotypes and believings about the elder and even if it treats the same way both man and women.
The importance of dignifying the intergenerational relationships between youngsters and elderlies becames vital in order to find ways towards a better future.
OBJECTIVES
The goal of the FICMA is to achieve the people from Salamanca to be closer to the cinema from a third age perspective. This festival is a golden opportunity to offer a cinema party to the city and an active and positive vision from this part of the population.
The festival has as a goal to show the positive part of the elders and to reforce the intergenerationals relationships.
Tucson Edition of the Arizona Underground Film Festival with screenings at The Screening Room and at other venues in Tucson.
Arizona Underground Film Festival is Arizona’s premier genre cult film festival, and one of the most recognized underground film festivals in the country! We make it our sole mission to showcase the work of filmmakers with defiantly independent visions. We are on a quest to represent every genre of independent film from across the world celebrating the artist, and their work.
Its our 19th year (2026) presenting some of the best in films from categories of Narrative, Horror, Documentaries, Experimental, and Animation. Join us in the underground!
WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT AZUFF
“It’s got the vision and confidence of fests that have been around a lot longer.” - Filmmaker Magazine
“Prestigious festival” – The Huffington Post
“Unbeatable!” - Arizona Daily Star
“Truly Amazing” - Tucson Citizen
“AZUFF shed(s) light on the underground network… bringing independent films into the lime-light” - Yahoo News
“A Top-Notch Film Festival” - Trashwire
“A Real Powerhouse of a Festival” - Underground Film Journal
“A Wild Ride to the Edges of Visionary Independent Cinema” - Film Festival Examiner
International Golden Rod Film Festival calls for short international films, short international documentaries, short Turkish films, short Turkish documentaries, and feature films. Filmmakers working all genre are invited to submit their work for the festival’s 2th edition.
At the International Golden Rod Film Festival, producers of films in the official selection will have the opportunity to meet with the content team of Moviax, Turkey’s new digital platform and one of the festival’s corporate supporters to explore potential collaboration opportunities.
The juries, with the help of the evaluation chart provided by the festival organization, give separate scores for each film after watching it—evaluating the film itself, screenplay, director’s performance, cinematography, acting performance, music, and sound design. Using the scores from this chart, the winners in each category are determined fairly.
The festival was created in 2015 and has the goal to become a space for professional development for filmmakers and amateurs that are looking for a platform to show their films and do some networking.
It has different categories for competition open for high school and university students (in Mexico) and international filmmakers. In addition, it has his own Videogame official Selection, where developers can use the festival as a platform to diffuse their games and get motivated to keep making videogames.
You can find more info in cchfilmfest.com
The Zaragoza Film Festival, founded in 1995 to create a cinematic activity in the city. At first his main title was the Young Filmmakers. Since 2007 its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.
Festival with various events, generalist and national character (although some of its events are international).
From 2026 onwards, after celebrating the 30th edition of the Festival, we plan an evolution of the project.
The Ensenada International Film Festival (FICE) invites you to participate in its 7th edition. It will take place in the City of Ensenada, Province of Buenos Aires on October, 2026.
FICE's search will focus on cinematographic works that address a critical, poetic or aesthetic reflection around water. In this sense, water may appear as a central or tangential element in the development of narratives.
Because we are inhabited, stirred and agitated by this river that feeds us, from the FICE, we are looking for those works that, like water, can poetically penetrate all the reality that we are able to cover.
Thematic Festival of Police, Military, and Crime Short Films
We seek stories that explore the human, technical, or social aspects of those who live "in uniform" or on the fringes of the law (police officers, military personnel, agents, or criminals). The festival is open to works of any film genre (action, thriller, drama, comedy, horror, sci-fi, etc.), as long as the central theme of the story corresponds to the proposed theme.
A departure from the usual archetype we've become accustomed to seeing on screen.
The Mumbai Independent Film Festival is an ultimate gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives. We celebrate the art of cinema and provide impactful experiences for the local, national and global community we are a part of. The aim is targeted at raising awareness and promoting independent cinema in all its forms, in essence, art, entertainment and as an industry, in the spirit of freedom and dialogue across the globe.
Mumbai Independent Film Festival is specially designed for independent filmmakers who would like to present their creativity with an understanding that the work is submitted to a jury comprising of actors, producers, filmmakers & independent scriptwriters. As MIFF is organized to promote the upcoming filmmakers from various genres, we’ve kept the entry fee reasonable.
You are welcome to submit your current project(s) in multiple categories classified as Films based on duration (qualifies to compete for film and crew awards), Actors (qualifies to compete for cast/performer awards) and Screenplay/Script (qualifies to compete for screenplay/script awards).
We have planned the screening of a few selected films from 30th October to 1st November 2026, from 11.00 am to 4.30 pm. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on film making and acting in the contemporary situation of entertainment Industry. We intent to open conversations with such discussions to help budding filmmakers and actors. The timings for the same will be from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm.
Thesan - International Short Film Festival
6th Edition 2026
Venue: Lea Padovani Theater in Montalto di Castro (VT) - Italy
Festival Dates: November 6 - 7, 2026
Call for entries opens: May 08, 2026
Welcome to Thesan, an international festival dedicated to the celebration and promotion of short films. Located in the picturesque village of Montalto di Castro, in the province of Viterbo, at the Lea Padovani Municipal Theatre. While maintaining its historic roots and identity, from 2026 the festival moves its main stage to the prestigious Lea Padovani Theatre. Our festival represents a unique opportunity for short film authors and directors to showcase their creativity and talent to an enthusiastic audience and an expert jury.
A Growing Vision: Our Partnership
Starting from the 2026 edition, the Real Dreams Cultural Association (the creator and historic organizer of the festival) is proud to announce a new strategic collaboration. To further enhance the quality and reach of the event, Real Dreams is joined in the management and organization by the Assotuscania and Essential cultural associations. This synergy between local excellence and professional expertise ensures a high-level experience for all participating filmmakers.
A Prestigious New Stage
While maintaining its identity as a bridge between the local territory and the global film industry, the festival is moving its main screenings to the magnificent Lea Padovani Municipal Theatre in Montalto di Castro (VT). This state-of-the-art venue provides the perfect technological and welcoming environment that short films truly deserve.
Our Mission
At Thesan, our mission is to give visibility to short film authors by providing them with a prestigious and welcoming platform where they can express their art. We firmly believe in the importance of short films as a powerful and incisive means of visual storytelling, capable of conveying intense and meaningful stories in a compact and engaging format.
Why Short Films?
Short films are an art form that deserves to be valued and disseminated. Thanks to their brevity, short films can capture the audience's attention and convey deep messages in just a few minutes. Thesan is committed to promoting this form of cinema, recognizing its artistic and cultural value and supporting emerging new talents.
A Unique Festival
Located in the heart of Montalto di Castro, the festival offers not only high-quality screenings but also a unique cultural and tourist experience. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the beauty and history of our village, creating a perfect blend of cinema and culture.
FEDIC Circuit
The Thesan International Short Film Festival is not just a competition, but a cultural hub. Our festival is part of the FEDIC network, actively contributing to the promotion of arthouse and independent cinema across the country.
Juries and Evaluation Process
Our Festival features a multi-tiered evaluation system designed to ensure that each film receives proper recognition for its unique merits, balancing technical mastery, cultural impact, and critical analysis. For the 2026 Edition, awards will be presented by three distinct bodies:
Technical Jury
Composed of professionals from the film industry, including directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers. This jury focuses on the "craft" of filmmaking, evaluating technical excellence, innovation in execution, and the seamless integration of visual and auditory storytelling.
Focus: Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, and Screenplay.
Quality Jury
Composed of esteemed film critics and journalists. This jury looks beyond technique to analyze the narrative depth, social relevance, and artistic significance of the films in competition.
Focus: Artistic vision, thematic impact, and critical contribution to contemporary cinema.
Audience Jury (Audience Choice)
Since cinema belongs to the people, our "Audience Choice" award is decided directly by the audience members attending the screenings. This award celebrates the film that establishes the most powerful and authentic emotional connection with the audience.
Screenings and Awards Ceremony
The Thesan International Short Film Festival will take place from November 6 to 7, 2026, at the Lea Padovani Theater in Montalto di Castro (VT).
At the end of each day of screenings, there will be an awards ceremony for the films screened that day.
The Festival reserves the right to screen a selection of "Out of Competition" films recommended by industry partners to foster dialogue between independent cinema and established studios.
Join Us!
We invite all directors, producers, and cinema enthusiasts to participate in Thesan. Whether you are a veteran of the industry or an emerging new talent, our festival is the ideal place to share your artistic vision with the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Montalto di Castro to celebrate the best of short films together!
Official Sections:
Open Theme: "Free Visions"
Women's Perspectives: "Female Gaze"
Social Issues: "Social Impact"
Environmental Theme: "Eco Visions"
For Schools: "Youth Workshop"
Animation: Moving Canvas
Music Video Concept — "Music Visuals"
Venue: Lea Padovani Municipal Theatre – Montalto di Castro (VT) Italy
https://www.teatroleapadovani.it/
Technical Requirements
Maximum duration: 20 minutes
Italian subtitles are mandatory for all films, including those in Italian language, to ensure full accessibility.
Each filmmaker may submit only one short film
Free Participation
Free entry
The competition rules, the entry form and the consent form must be completed and emailed to: thesanfilmfestival@gmail.com
You can find them all by clicking here:
https://www.thesanfilmfestival.it/iscrizione-2026
Short films made since 2018 are eligible
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It's an international short film festival that stands out for its socially oriented themes.
The short films participating in this festival have only one admission category related to social and solidarity themes. Since 2018, we've been using the Festhome platform.
In all these editions, the awarded short film categories have been:
Best Social Movie
Best Actor under 17
The first edition took place in September 2017, in the evocative location of the Santuario del Sacro Monte in Varese, with Silent Movie projections via headphones, directly in front of the church.
In the editions from 2018 to December 2025, we received more than 2,500 short films from approximately 50 countries around the world. 2025 editions has been held in Lecce, at the Biblioteca Ogni Bene, former Augustinian Convent. Here are the winners. for the final.
Matula Film Festival is a non-competitive festival and does not grant cash prizes or official awards.
Film selection is carried out through a curatorial process, based on artistic and thematic criteria, as well as the relationship of each work to the festival’s core focus.
Within its program, the festival may feature curated highlights and special screenings selected by the curatorial team.
Occasionally, institutional partnerships may be established to support special visibility and distribution initiatives for selected works, including collaborations with media outlets and audiovisual sector partners. Such initiatives will be formalized through specific regulations and announcements for each edition.
ImoIFF Creatives & Film Festival is a platform for films and filmmakers around the world that inspires the love for film, cinema, and the arts; and supports independent filmmakers. The festival is created to promote the local film industry both locally and internationally and to bring all the industry stakeholders together in a more focused and structured environment.
At ImoIFF, filmmakers are going to be seen, supported, and celebrated. The festival contributes towards the development of films in Imo State by showcasing the best film on the continent and worldwide. The goal of the festival is not only to celebrate arts but also to create an incubation space to encourage and grow young people in film and art, especially in the State. They do this by establishing systems through which continuing film education is sustained.
ImoIFF aspires to bridge the gap between Imo State filmmakers, Cinemas and the World, providing the best global film knowledge, skill acquisition, training, and global film distribution opportunities for independent and aspiring filmmakers. The festival is run by young people, for young people, and aims to celebrate the next generation of Film and TV talent and increase access for under-represented people to careers in the media. The festival creates a lucrative industry economically and socially to preserve our national values through film.
The festival also boasts a distinguished jury panel comprising luminaries from the global film community, including Kayode Kasum, Linda Obasi, Goodnews Erico, Ozioma Nwughalu, and Art Arutyunyan.
ImoIFF’s advisory board includes Dr. Victor Okhai, Queen B. Ebigieson, Okey Ogunjiofor, Dr. Chika Onu, Chris Odeh, Amayo Uzo Phillip, Osita Iheme, Dr. Gloria Ernest Samuel, Dr. Ken Obiakor, and Obinna Okerekeocha
Children's, Science, Nature & Wildlife Film Festival is an India’s independent film festival promoted by Miniboxoffice India. The Children's, Science, Nature & Wildlife Film Festival aim is to showcase & promote professionally made entertaining, enlightening & encouraging feature films, short films, animation & documentaries among target audience. The festival accept all genres of children’s, Science, Nature, Climate & Wildlife films be it a fantasy, motivational, drama, disability, educational, science fiction, adventurous, parenting etc.
The Children's, Science, Nature & Wildlife Film Festival is a boutique of children’s, Science, Nature, Climate & Wildlife films celebrating childhood & nature. The festival objective is to bring the world class cinema to the door step of children’s which provide alternate source of learning & help in understanding the culture of other nations and nature through the art of cinema. CSNWFF also giving exposure of film education through various workshops & master classes. At the same time providing platform to the filmmakers in reaching out wide audience through CSNWFF.
The festival helps in raising the standards of quality content for children’s & nature films and also helps to boost-up the film market. We hope that CSNWFF will prove a milestone for filmmakers in their career & a rich experience for audience as well.
The organizing body Miniboxoffice is India’s based global independent films marketing, distribution & film festival organizing company. The company aims to promote independent cinema across the world and realizing independent cinema as commercial enterprise. The company has established film festivals across India mainly in Delhi, Noida, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai & Kolkata, along with esteemed ‘Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival’. All the festivals are running successfully either in 15th or 16th year. Within a short span of time Miniboxoffice has earned reputation among filmmakers fraternity as more than 26000 films from more than 110 countries has participated in its film festivals. Brand Miniboxoffice is well known in industry & it helps extensively young & experienced participant filmmakers in getting recognition.
The Indian World Film Festival objective is to showcase best of world cinema which boost growth of industry, emerging & experienced talent. Exhibiting unprecedented stories and innovative narrations. The festival traverses across cultural boundaries in connecting filmmakers with audiences through the common language of film.
The Indian World Film Festival marks the milestone in cinematic history of Hyderabad, India. The Hyderabad- a culturally rich & heritage city is the hub of Telugu cinema & the destination of many budding filmmakers since past century. The festival is the tribute towards contribution of the Telugu film industry in the development of cinema in India.
11th Indian World Film Festival -27 will provide professional networking & film marketing opportunities to the filmmakers and also introduced them with current trends of cinema. The festival goal is to empower independent filmmakers and dedicated to become world’s finest festival which fosters the growth of independent filmmakers.
With this commitment, we invite all the filmmakers to participate in 11th edition of Indian World Film Festival.
Estranhos Encontros: São Paulo Independent Film Festival is a young festival that opens a new window for independent cinema in the cultural calendar of a city that is essential to Brazilian and Latin American film. We seek works that explore inventive strategies and approaches to filmmaking, especially those that creatively navigate production limitations. We are interested in filmmakers who engage with the history—or histories—of cinema without nostalgia, seeking ways to make the cinema of the future.
The festival is organized by a team of producers, programmers, critics, filmmakers, and other professionals deeply committed to discovering new films and new practices within the independent cinema landscape.
Koshur International Film Festival (KIFF) is a platform dedicated to showcasing powerful cinema from Kashmir, the Himalayan region, and across the world. The festival aims to promote independent films, documentaries, and stories reflecting culture, identity, and human experiences.
The Zaragoza Film Festival was born in 1995 to create a cinematographic activity in the city. In principle its main denomination was that of Young Directors. As of 2007, its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.
Festival with different Contests, of a general and national nature (although some of its Contests are International).
To mark our 30th anniversary, we are undertaking a renewal and update of the project.
Within the Official Section of our Festival, we are promoting the International Short Film Competition for New Latin American Talents.
This space seeks to foster artistic, cultural, aesthetic, and conceptual exchange between Latin America and Spain.
To promote the work and aesthetic vision of emerging Latin American filmmakers in Europe.
To recognize new forms of storytelling that challenge the boundaries of cinematic representation and strengthen ties between the audiovisual markets of the Americas and Spain.
