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 in art cinemas and cultural centers in Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava.
BDFF is the region's first cross-border film festival, sailing up the Danube from Budapest to Bratislava and Vienna. We will showcase short films in three cities at four festival locations. Our jury will evaluate the films, and winners will receive not only media attention but also cash prizes.
We look forward to celebrating cinema with you!
Berlin Gate International Film Festival (BGIFF) is an international platform for independent cinema, screenwriting and cinematic photography. Founded in Berlin, the festival supports filmmakers and visual storytellers with distinctive voices, bold ideas and an independent approach to craft.
BGIFF welcomes narrative and documentary films, animation, experimental work, music videos, student and debut films, web and new-media projects, screenplays, AI-assisted films, underground cinema and photography. Projects may come from any country and may be created in any language, provided that non-English films include clear English subtitles.
The festival looks for originality, strong visual storytelling, creative risk-taking, honest human or cultural perspectives and meaningful uses of new technology. Budget, celebrity and equipment are not deciding factors; the jury focuses on the strength of the idea, execution and impact.
A single entry is considered for its section award and any relevant craft, technical, identity or special-jury honours without requiring duplicate submissions. The first edition concludes with a live event in Berlin featuring screenings, celebration and the announcement of winners.
The MOSTRA DEL CINEMA DI TARANTO is organized by the Levante International Film Festival Cultural Association with the collaboration and contribution of public and private institutions and sponsors. ThIS Edition will take place in Taranto, on its territory in the winter 2026 and with online support, with public communication from the management.
2. OBJECTIVES
The MOSTRA DEL CINEMA DI TARANTO is a special event, an occasion for the international world of independent film production to meet and exchange ideas. Its objective is promoting and making a serious contribution for the film’s diffusion produced all over the world, particularly favoring the Mediterranean area and the countries influenced by it. Special focus is given to films that express innovative themes and subjects and that offer a contribution for the research into innovative cinematographic forms and languages.
3. FESTIVAL SECTION
The films in competition (features, shorts, docs) will be selected by a specially constituted committee. They will be chosen among those identified by the Festival Direction and among all those who will apply through the dedicated portals, as well as that of the MOSTRA DEL CINEMA DI TARANTO. Finally, they must have been produced between 2022 and 2026. The number will be no more than thirty (30) and they will enter the Contemporary Section. An International Jury, composed of personalities from the cinema and culture world, will award the Prize, for each of the 3 categories, for Best Film,Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Lead Actor or Actress. There is also an Audience Award who will be able to make their choice both online and in person.
2027 OFFICIAL COMPETITION CATEGORIES
MIFF welcomes established filmmakers, independent producers, emerging filmmakers, students and new voices from South Africa, Africa and around the world.
Films may be submitted for consideration in the following categories:
1. BEST FEATURE FILM
Narrative feature-length films demonstrating outstanding storytelling, direction, performance and cinematic execution.
2. BEST SHORT FILM
Short-form narrative filmmaking showcasing powerful, original and memorable storytelling.
3. BEST DOCUMENTARY
Feature and short documentaries exploring real people, communities, environments, histories, ideas and contemporary issues.
4. BEST STUDENT FILM
Films created by students currently studying or produced as part of a recognized educational or training programme.
5. BEST ANIMATION
Animated storytelling across traditional, digital, stop-motion, experimental and hybrid forms.
6. BEST AFRICAN FILM
A celebration of filmmaking from across the African continent and African storytellers presenting stories rooted in African experiences, perspectives and imagination.
7. BEST MPUMALANGA FILM
Dedicated to films and filmmakers connected to Mpumalanga and stories that reflect the province's people, communities, landscapes, languages, heritage, contemporary experiences and creative talent.
8. BEST WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION FILM
Films exploring wildlife, biodiversity, conservation, climate, landscapes, indigenous knowledge and humanity's relationship with the natural world.
MIFF reserves the right to consider eligible films for additional special mentions, jury recognition or programme strands where appropriate.
NEW: MPPLUS PREMIERE & STREAMING OPTIONS
The 2027 Call introduces an additional opportunity beyond the competition categories.
Funny. Frightening. Twisted. Campy. Completely unhinged.
The Muses Studio is accepting short films for an evening celebrating horror, comedy, dark humor, parody and everything wonderfully strange in between.
Selected films will screen for a live Nashville audience as part of a special night featuring independent films, live comedy commentary, filmmaker moments, audience voting and awards.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Comedy Horror • Horror Comedy • Horror/Thriller • Dark Comedy • Camp & Parody • Experimental • Micro Shorts
Maximum runtime: 15 minutes
Preferred runtime: 2–10 minutes
Independent filmmakers and emerging creators are encouraged to submit.
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Welcome to the New York Film Screening Festival (NYFSF).
A home for filmmakers who believe their work deserves to be seen and celebrated.
Located in the heart of New York City, NYFSF connects storytellers and audiences through multiple screenings each year, both online and in person. Every submission is featured and promoted on our social media platforms, ensuring your film reaches new viewers and gains meaningful visibility around the world.
Our mission is to showcase the creativity, passion, and imagination that define today’s independent cinema. From deeply personal stories to bold visual experiments, we celebrate films and animations that move, inspire, and stay with the audience long after the screening ends.
We welcome all types of films and animations, both feature-length and short, across every style and genre. Whether it is live action, 2D or 3D animation, stop motion, experimental, or mixed media, every voice and vision has a place here.
Submit your film now. Your film deserves to be seen.
b’Ars, Barcelona International Arts & VFX Fair, is now accepting submissions for the third edition of the b’Ars in Short screening programme.
The aim of the programme is to promote and showcase the creativity and talent of young creators in the fields of animation and VFX, providing spaces where they can present their work and connect with the professional community.
Festival Start: November 4, 2026
Festival End: November 8, 2026
Curta Santos International Short Film Festival
Founded in 2002, Curta Santos is one of Brazil’s leading short film festivals and the most important audiovisual event in the coastal region of São Paulo.
Held in the city of Santos, the festival brings together filmmakers, artists and audiences through a diverse program of short films, screenings, workshops and cultural activities.
Over more than two decades, Curta Santos has become an important platform for Brazilian and international cinema, celebrating different voices, perspectives and forms of storytelling.
In 2016, Santos was recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Film, one of only seven cities in the world to receive this designation at the time.
We invite filmmakers from around the world to submit their short films and be part of Curta Santos.
Ootpatang (Hindi, Colloquial) - The weird, absurd, or nonsensical.
The Ootpatang Festival is a one-day celebration of ajeeb and weird or nonsensical.
Of those who don’t fit in - short film screenings, live performances, and interactive workshops - for the weird, by the weird, held over one day in New Delhi, 2026.
This is a gathering of the super-normal, where you can show off your weird side and experience new and interesting experiences - from films that expand your understanding of narrative and ‘good taste’, live experiences that break through the noise of bland ‘content’, and most importantly, community of creative, artistic, and like-minded weirdos like yourself.
OPT will feature a dedicated film screening area throughout the day, a space for live performances and interactive experiences, and a large common area where all can gather to celebrate whatever is outside the mainstream, away from the norm, and off the kilter.
For the weird, by the weird.
Cinema awards in which online media related to the seventh art choose the best of the year in independent Spanish cinema.
Delhi Short and Documentary Film Festival (DSDFF) is one of India’s premier platforms dedicated to the art of short films, documentaries, and animations. With a commitment to empowering independent voices, DSDFF showcases bold, creative, and socially conscious cinema that sparks conversation and inspires change.
Hosted annually in New Delhi, the festival invites filmmakers, cinephiles, students, and critics to come together and celebrate storytelling in its most potent and concise form. From raw personal narratives to eye-opening documentaries, DSDFF curates a diverse mix of genres and styles from both Indian and international creators.
With screenings, interactive sessions, panel discussions, masterclasses, and prestigious awards, the festival creates a dynamic space for dialogue, discovery, and artistic growth.
DSDFF isn’t just a festival—it’s a movement for meaningful cinema.
The Sparknify Human vs. AI Film Festival is a global film festival exploring one of the most defining questions of our time: can machines meaningfully express human emotion—and what does that reveal about us?
The festival brings together traditional filmmakers and generative AI creators on the same stage, not to compete by technique or genre, but to engage in a deeper creative inquiry. Unlike conventional film festivals, Human vs. AI categorizes films by Emotion, asking creators to define their work by what it makes audiences feel rather than how it is made.
Each submitted film is centered on one of eight core human emotions: Joy, Sorrow, Intensity, Serenity, Love, Hate, Desire, and Disgust. Emotion becomes the common language between human storytelling and machine-generated cinema, and the lens through which all works are evaluated.
More than a competition, the Human vs. AI Film Festival functions as both a Turing Test for AI films and a creative compass for filmmakers. It examines how effectively AI can evoke genuine emotional response, while simultaneously challenging human creators to reflect on how cinema expresses humanity in an age of intelligent machines.
UDGING ----------------
The judging process functions through a three-stage pipeline evaluating entries on technical quality, specialized categories, and blind comparative screening. In Stage One, technical jurors eliminate entries failing to meet minimum festival standards, such as subpar visuals, weak storytelling, noncompliance, or eligibility issues. In Stage Two, specialized grand juries evaluate traditional and AI-generated works separately: the Grand Jury of Cinema awards the Best Picture Award, while the Grand Jury of AI Innovation grants the Best AI-Generated Award. Both nominate top contenders across core emotional categories. Finally, Stage Three brings together 200+ film school professors globally in the Grand Jury of Academia to evaluate nominated traditional and AI films side-by-side in a blind screening, scoring them purely on cinematic quality and emotional power. Category winners are chosen by overall vote, with the top-rated film earning the festival's highest honor, the Sparknify Humanity Award.
At its core, the Sparknify Human vs. AI Film Festival is not about humans versus machines—but about emotion as the measure of cinema, connection, and what it means to be human.
*** 2026 Sparknify Human vs. AI Film Premiere
The nominated films will premiere on September 26, 2026 at San Francisco’s famous Delancey Street Screening Room. Located inside the Delancey Street Foundation’s landmark Embarcadero complex, the venue carries a story that goes far beyond cinema. Delancey Street is one of San Francisco’s most extraordinary social enterprises, built around the idea that people can rebuild their lives through work, responsibility, education, and community. Its Embarcadero Triangle complex was constructed in part by Delancey residents themselves, becoming both a physical home and a symbol of transformation on the San Francisco waterfront.
That makes it a fitting home for the Human vs. AI Film Festival: a festival about emotion, humanity, reinvention, and the future of storytelling. Alongside the film premiere, the evening will feature panel discussions on the future of cinematography, product presentations from cutting-edge tech startups, and a festive networking atmosphere, culminating in the awards ceremony honoring the 2026 Sparknify Humanity Award and the emotion category winners.
MWFIFF is an International Film Festival, which promotes new filmmakers, students, professionals by exchanging of knowledge, information, cultures, through movies. This will be 2 days Event with LIVE Screening & Award Ceremony along with Entertainment Programme in the heart of Mumbai city, India.
All Categories, All Genres All Languages are Accepted from All Continents including the Music Videos.
*English Subtitle is Compulsory.
*DCP / J2K File would be Compulsory if the film is selected for Screening in the Film Festival or Extra Cost would be charged if the filmmakers wants us to convert the file for the same. Extra Cost For the Film Conversion Would be $25 per movie.
We will be screening ONLY selected movies. Final Winners will be Awarded with Lady Trophy and Certificates. Nominated, Participants will be receiving Certificates ONLY. All the Awards and Certificates will be given by our Panel of Jury listed on our website and also by the Chief Guest, Bollywood Celebrities, VIP's guest etc present on the day of the Event. FOR more Updates please visit our websites: www.mwfiff.com
Juries
We have Jury From Radio Mirchi 98.3fm , World Famous Singer, Film Producer, Director, Choreographer International TV fame Personality and many more on the list.
Film or music video can be submitted directly through our website : www.mwfiff.com , www.festhome.com/f/4015 , OR (youtube / Vimeo, / Google Drive, like platforms) and sending us link ( and password if protected ),
In case of using submission platforms like Festhome, or any other platforms Press Kit, Film Posters, DCP file etc MUST be E-mailed to - contact@mwfiff.com, in order to complete submission.
Other Requirements :
Crew & Cast List including the technical team, Filmography of the Film director.
1. ( One Photograph of Director ).
2. ( Two Posters of film in JPEG format COMPULSORY (300 dpi, 768 x 1169 - pixel size) and (300 dpi, 3508 x 4961 - Pixel size)
Your film's trailer link not more than 1 minute in duration (Optional, for promotion & publicity purpose)
Direct Online i.e. submissions through our website : www.mwfiff.com
Step 1- Submit your film or music video through our direct online page available on our website : www.mwfiff.com/submission then share the link of your film or music video ( e.g. youtube, Vimeo, Google Drive etc) which is protected with the password, you will be required to mention the URL of your project in our direct online form.
Step 2- E-mail the "FILM PRESS KIT" to - contact@mwfiff.com ( NO HARD COPIES, ONLY SOFT COPIES TO BE E-MAILED )
Step 3- Pay the Appropriate Entry Fee to complete the registration.
Other Requirements :
Crew & Cast List including the technical team, Filmography of the Film director.
1. ( One Photograph of Director ).
2. ( Two Posters of film in JPEG format COMPULSORY (300 dpi, 768 x 1169 - pixel size) and (300 dpi, 3508 x 4961 - Pixel size)
Your film's trailer link not more than 1 minute in duration (Optional, for promotion & publicity purpose)
Direct Online Downloadable Film or Music Video Form i.e. submissions through our website by downloading form : www.mwfiff.com/submission
Step 1- Submit your film or music video by downloading the entry form through our website : www.mwfiff.com/submission
Step 2- Fill the form and email it to- contact@mwfiff.com along with "FILM PRESS KIT" ( NO HARD COPIES, ONLY SOFT COPIES TO BE E-MAILED )
Step 3- Pay the Appropriate Entry Fee to complete the registration.
Other Requirements :
Crew & Cast List including the technical team, Filmography of the Film director.
1. ( One Photograph of Director ).
2. ( Two Posters of film in JPEG format COMPULSORY (300 dpi, 768 x 1169 - pixel size) and (300 dpi, 3508 x 4961 - Pixel size)
Your film's trailer link not more than 1 minute in duration (Optional, for promotion & publicity purpose)
Award Ceremony Event Venue :
Balgandharva Rangmandir ( Sheila Gopal Raheja Auditorium ) 24th and 32nd Road, near to Patwardhan Udyan, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
Film Screening Venue :
INOX Metro
Mahatma Gandhi Road, Dhobi Talao, New Marine Lines, Junction, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020
DATE AND LOCATION
The 30th edition of the European Short Film Festival of Bordeaux will take place from March 19th to 21th 2027. The projection nights will take place at the Utopia cinema in Bordeaux.
GOALS
The European Short Film Festival of Bordeaux aims to promote the short film format to the Région Aquitaine's audience. It facilitates the access to cinema for a large public, from all ages. It also supports the discovery of talented directors coming from all over Europe.,It’s a way for the filmmakers to be appreciated by a jury, no matter if they are mere enthusiasts or professionals.
FICCI is a cinematographic event with a social and cultural vision and free entry for everyone. Each year, FICCI interprets the particular circumstances of Colombia, Ibero-America, and the world, offering a world-class edition guided by the preservation of freedom and the expansion of cultural conversation through relevant, human, subtle films, industry meetings, and academic events that are in constant dialogue with its audience and cultural agents. Our goal is for the festival to be a space for meeting and exchange, serving as an inclusive and diverse platform that strengthens the audiovisual ecosystem and empowers new ways of building critical, conscious, and free cultures and societies.
FICCI is Latin America's oldest and most permanent stage for Colombian, Ibero-American, and world cinema. Actively present on the global cinematographic map since 1960, its 66th edition will continue to offer spaces for memory, reflection, diversity of voices, and, as always, for the best cinephilia.
The FICCI values the creative freedom of filmmakers around the world, welcoming works of any format, duration, nationality, theme, genre, technique, and mode of production. The search is for films that meet the highest quality standards, dare to take narrative and material risks, and offer proposals of great human and cinematographic value, with relevance and a vision of sustainability.
Sleeping Owl Film Fest event which aims to discover and recognize new talents from all over the world. It was created in order to support short filmmakers providing a critical evaluation of their work.
What makes a short film a great film it's not how ambitious the story is, but the way the story is being told. The ingredients to have a great short film are a great script, directing,camerawork, lighting and editing.
There are a lot of films that are interesting, but have a careless sound. Every filmmaker must care about the sound before the shooting, it's one of the most important cinematic elements. Catch great actors, not models! It's another advise we provide so that stories can be told in a real way, not in a theatricality way.
"The Inédit Festival: A Year in One Evening" invites you to tell the story of the seasons through cinema. The concept is simple: four seasons, an emotional journey through an entire year.
We are looking for films that explore, either literally or symbolically, the spirit of spring, summer, autumn, or winter. The seasons may represent emotions, transformations, memories, encounters, or new beginnings.
The Central American Film Festival in Vienna has become a firmly rooted tradition, establishing itself as a key cultural event in the city.
Vienna, recognized as one of the world's most important cultural hubs, provides an ideal and prestigious platform to showcase the increasingly innovative and notable productions emerging from the Central American region.
This year, the festival returns from November 15 to 21, 2026, with the hope of once again welcoming our loyal audience, who will have the opportunity to enjoy the latest and most outstanding works of Central American cinema.
The program includes the categories of Feature Film, Short Film, Documentary, and Animation, along with several non-competitive parallel sections, including: "Pioneers of Central American Cinema," "Works in Progress," "Guest Film," "Bonus Films," and "Latin American Perspective," the latter dedicated to works portraying contemporary life in Latin America. All details are specified in the official festival regulations.
FESTIVAL VISION
We want to bridge emerging voices worldwide with Nigeria's creative ecosystem. More than a screening event, this festival is a visibility accelerator and a networking platform crafted to connect your work with a passionate audience and industry professionals
Exclusive Benefits for Submitted Projects
We want to ensure your project gains visibility the moment your submission is confirmed, regardless of the official selection results.
Personalized Social Media Campaigns
If you opt-in, we will promote your project across the festival's official profiles, free of charge.
Campaign Content
Dedicated posts featuring your official poster, synopsis, and director/writer credits.
Industry Reach
Your work will be showcased to an international network of filmmakers, agents, and industry press.
World-Class Projection & Venue Partnership
We know how much precision, color grading, and sound design go into your final cut. Your work deserves to be experienced exactly as you envisioned it.
Professional Live Execution
While our team brings over 6 years of international festival organization experience to curate and manage the event, the live projections and venue operations are handed over directly to Mcrystal Cinemas.
By partnering with an established, high-end theatrical exhibitor like Mcrystal Cinemas, we guarantee:
State-of-the-art projection technology calibrated for optimal brightness and color accuracy.
Immersive audio systems delivering crisp dialogue and rich sound design.
A seamless theatrical environment run by seasoned cinema staff dedicated to flawless live playback.
You focus on bringing your story to Lagos; we—along with Mcrystal Cinemas—ensure a flawless big-screen premiere.
19th INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF THE EAST IN CONCEPCIÓN
Vitascopio 2026 Open Call: 2026 Inter-University Audiovisual Showcase
WE ARE LOOKING FOR STORIES MADE BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FROM COLOMBIA AND AROUND THE WORLD.
