The International Film Festival of Pasto (FICPA), which celebrates its 21 edition in October 2025, is a prominent competitive event that brings together the best of national and international cinema. With official categories covering a wide range of topics, from human rights to the environment, including animation and children's films, FICPA offers a unique platform for diversity and cinematic expression. Located in the picturesque city of Pasto, Colombia, globally recognized for its iconic Carnival of Blacks and Whites, the festival not only celebrates the art of cinema but also highlights the rich cultural heritage of the region. As the oldest event in southwestern Colombia, FICPA awards the coveted Sol de los Pastos (Sun of the Pastos) prize, establishing itself as a must-attend event on both the local and international cultural calendar.
LIVE SCREENINGS August 14-16 ,2026
"Actors must act, writers must write, film makers must make films...,directors, producers and audiences will come...That's Entertainment."
Bistrița Romania International Film Festival continues to provide a vibrant platform for filmmakers from around the world to showcase their work. Our goal is to unite a diverse audience and offer a stage for films that captivate through unique storytelling, all within a brief yet impactful format.
Bistrița România International Film Festival is now open for submissions for its 4th edition .
In 2026 BRIFF continues its partnership with ArtCast Teleki, a festival of music, exhibitions, workshops, and poetry, taking place at the historic Teleki Castle.
Across the past three editions,beyond the main festival, we have also hosted retrospective screenings of the best films from previous years in locations such as Gallery Garden, Soho Music Hall, the Courtyard of the Bistrița Museum, and Ivory Restaurant & Lounge.
For 2026, our goal is simple: to present as many submitted films as possible to diverse audiences, both during the festival itself and through special screenings organized throughout the year.
All the Winners will receive the Official Laurels and the winning-category achievement certificate after the Live Event.
ALL TECHNICAL AND PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES FOR FREE BY SUBMITTING YOUR FILM IN ANY COMPETITION.
Bi-monthly Cinema Screenings
Arthouse Cinema https://www.arthousecrouchend.co.uk/
More info on us: https://www.cineboothfilms.com
Cinema Location: 159A Tottenham Ln, London N8 9BT
➢ We proudly curate a compelling showcase of short films at London's renowned Arthouse Cinema, offering bi-monthly screenings. This provides filmmakers with a unique chance to showcase their work to a wider audience on a popular commercial screen, ensuring their creations receive the high-quality presentation they deserve.
➢ Since 2019, we've been champions for filmmakers, bridging the gap between emerging talents and established voices in the industry. Through meticulously curated live and online events, including screenings, networking sessions, premieres, and insightful Q&As, we've created a platform that elevates the best of the best. Our mission is to showcase the diverse voices and remarkable achievements of filmmakers, regardless of resources or runtime.
➢ In Partnership with Arthouse Cinema:
Located in Crouch End, this cinema is at the heart of a community of film enthusiasts. Our events, set in an area frequented by renowned actors, provide a local favourite.
➢ What To Expect
Frequent Screenings: Enjoy bi-monthly opportunities for film selection.
Engaged Audience: Prioritizing cinema enjoyment, fostering film appreciation over critique.
Global Representation: We embrace films from diverse backgrounds; please provide subtitles for non-English submissions.
Networking: Connect with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals during the event, or engage with the general audience for valuable feedback.
On-site Q&A: Participate in a post-screening Q&A session if you're available on the night.
Introductory Clip: Submit a 45-second clip to introduce your film if you're unable to attend in person.
➢ Join Our Community
Ongoing Consideration: Films not selected are automatically considered for the next screening opportunity.
Social Media Recognition: Selected or not, exceptional films receive shoutouts on our social media platforms, enhancing their reach.
Networking Opportunities: While we cannot guarantee selection for every film, those not chosen may still be introduced to our partner companies or cinemas for potential future opportunities.
➢ Explore the Cinebooth experience - where short films find a home, and filmmakers become part of a dynamic, supportive community. Submit your film today, and let's continue changing the narrative on short films together!
➢ Organizers
Founder & Director
Harry Woodford
Film Programming Manager
Marcial Frankel
Events Manager
Vlad Paul-Ghilas
Cinema Venue Manager
David Mansell
Biophilia is a concept based on respect and love for life and living beings.
Our essence is hidden in the earth, inside everything converges, an infinite cycle that reveals being: sprouting, intertwining, flourishing, and later, being a seed that fell to germinate again. We celebrate the connection of man with the earth, and how from this link, we are able to perceive and build our surroundings, recognize ourselves in the gaze of the other, or ignore a little about our being.
The festival activities will take place in the month of November, we will carry out face-to-face and online activities creating links in three states of Mexico: Mexico City, the State of Mexico and Oaxaca.
Complementario a las exhibiciones y programaciones se impartirán talleres y habrá charlas y master class con especialistas en la cinematografía, estas actividades se realizarán de manera online y presencial (si las condiciones de pandemia lo permite), y están planeadas para los asistentes y el público interesado, buscando impulsar a nuevos autores. Así como actividades especiales para los autores de los cortometrajes ganadores de cada categoría y las menciones honoríficas.
Germans
Shorts under 59 seconds
Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental and hybrid genres
Sap
Videoclip
Between 1 and 8 minutes
Cortex
Fiction, animation and experimental short films
Under 29 minutes
Xilema
Experimental short films
Under 29 minutes
Root
Non-fiction short films and hybrid genres
Under 29 minutes
Rhizome
Medium and feature films
Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental and hybrid genres
Between 30 minutes and 150 minutes
National category
English
Biophilia is a concept based on respect and love for life and living beings.
Our essence is hidden in the earth, inside everything converges, an infinite cycle that reveals being: sprouting, intertwining, flourishing, and later, being a seed that fell to germinate again. We celebrate the connection of man with the earth, and how from this link, we are able to perceive and build our surroundings, recognize ourselves in the gaze of the other, or ignore a little about our being.
The festival activities will take place in the month of November, we will carry out face-to-face and online activities creating links in trhee states of Mexico: the State of Mexico, Mexico City and Oaxaca.
We receive cinematographic and audiovisual works that address the following concepts:
Biophilia, ecology, nature, native peoples, traditions, collective memory, cosmogony and rituals. The extension is free as well as the genres: fiction, non-fiction, animation, experimental and hybrids.
International categories
Germans
Shorts under 59 seconds
Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental and hybrid genres
Sap
Videoclip
Between 1 and 8 minutes
Cortex
Fiction, animation and experimental short films
Under 29 minutes
Xilema
Experimental short films
Under 29 minutes
Root
Non-fiction short films and hybrid genres
Under 29 minutes
Rhizome
Medium and feature films
Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental and hybrid genres
Between 30 minutes and 150 minutes
National category
Seed
Emerging Mexican filmmakers
Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental and hybrid genres
Under than 20 minutes
Complementary to the exhibitions and programming, workshops will be given and there will be talks and master classes with specialists in cinematography, these activities will be carried out online and in person (if pandemic conditions allow it), and are planned for attendees and the interested public. , seeking to promote new authors. As well as special activities for the authors of the winning short films in each category and the honorable mentions.
Mogilev State Enterprise "Kinovideoprokat" welcomes you and informs that in September 2026 in the city of Mogilev, Republic of Belarus, the XXVIII International Festival of Animated Films "Animaevka-2026" will be held.
Over the years, the festival has become a celebration of animation for children and adults. Events are held in all regional centers of Belarus.
For viewing, film screenings of competitive and non-competitive programs, creative meetings with the creators of animated films, master classes, exhibitions of children's fine and decorative and applied arts are organized.
As part of the treatment:
- competition of animated films;
- competition of children's animation creativity
- competition of children's fine and decorative and applied arts.
The Ourense Film Festival (OUFF) presents annually a selection of the most innovative and outstanding films and audiovisual productions in Galicia, Europe, Latin America and the rest of the world. The OUFF receives each year works from a hundred of countries, whose common denominator are their socially aware subjects and their innovative forms.
TFM Online Film Festival is a premier film festival encouraging Independent Film Makers showcase International films, television, and new media to the world. TFM is taking Film Festivals Digital, keeping up with the current media trends. Our festival that is devoted to finding and highlighting the best cinema in the world and to taking it to maximum people through digital media. Our Jury will award the best films through private screenings.
We Are Inspired by Innovation, Enterprise, and Creativity in Film making.
Thousands of films are made every year by extremely talented, innovative, and visionary filmmakers that are left unnoticed. We aim to celebrate these filmmakers for their efforts and share with the world the raw talent that we discover along the way.
Kindly see last years entries:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqwkbTiRhVY
Maharaja Film festival presents "Maharaja Awards" & "Maharani Awards" 2026 for numerous categories of filmmaking, art & different other professions.
We thrive to acknowledge the great body of work received from participants around the world. We believe in acknowledging the art that is fresh and framed to prosper the film industry. Our core idea is to appreciate student filmmakers and freelancers entering the world of mainstream cinema and digital media via giving numerous awards in the categories dedicated to fashion, shorts, and student feature films. We are the platform for influencers and social media artists who have never been acknowledged for their creativity till now. If your videos and reels have artistic stories and significance that support humanitarian endeavors, we would like you to submit your reels, films, and clips and win an award for your creativity.
Our jury members are experts in their respective fields and very generous in marking each project. Elevating and appreciating Arts is our vision, for which we have created the highest number of categories in our festival to reward every artist and technician in the world of performing arts. Our category of award in visual arts opens doors for sketch artists and painters as digital creators doing magic on screens. There is no age bar or qualification required to submit the application. As long you believe in your art and creativity, you have a chance to win the award.
Festival dedicated to all genres and languages, aiming to find new talents and perspectives to celebrate the power of a good story. We are committed to bring the best of worldwide cinema. We are willing to screen film in different markets amongst diverse audiences, in order to support you in developing your uprising carrier through our Festival.
Our professional screeners will privately review the film and the highest scored films will become part of the official selection, then, our jury will award the best projects among them. All of them will receive the official achievement certificate.
We know the importance of having a full house cinema. This is why we are committed to promoting all our events around the world.
«38Retinas» is an annual, traveling, thematic film festival that aims to bring comedy short films to the municipalities of the El Bierzo region that request them
FICAR Entrimo 2025 Short Film Festival
"Youth and the Rural Environment"
The 2025 Short Film Festival aims to promote audiovisual creation and give visibility to the stories, challenges, and realities of youth in rural areas.
This edition seeks to highlight the creativity of both emerging and established filmmakers who portray in their works the life, struggles, dreams, and culture of new generations in rural communities.
Film Festival "Buddyfilmfestival" is a festival of festivals and a year-round cross-cultural platform/film laboratory, which will explore the themes of the uniqueness of man as the Creator of his reality in co-creation with his divine component.
"Buddyfilmfestival" – February – Proskurinovsky Film Festival, which the president of the film festival, Irina Honda, dedicates to her husband, the Russian Academy of Sciences, Viktor Alekseevich Proskurin.
AnimationBuddyfilmfestival is a summer international festival of animated and animated films.
Buddyfilmfestival – festival of festivals of a unique person.
The NexGn International Short Film Festival of India aims to bring Independent Short Film makers from around the globe to an eclectic & international audience and provide them the value and position they deserve. Our program has been set to expand to include film screenings and free open-air events around NISFF as well as educational programs and cinematic workshops.
This passion project by NexGn is about to include over 500 Short Films from around the globe & draw nearly 150 for screenings. NexGn has also arranged for Number of Awards to be given to the certain categories.
The 23rd Guaíba National Student Film Festival / National and International Short and Feature Film Showcase (Guaíba 2025) is a pioneer in Brazil and a reference in the debate and use of new technologies in the classroom, having contributed to the emergence of new talents and a new perspective on media. It is an event that has been held uninterruptedly, receiving more works each year from schools all over Brazil and abroad, while also opening space for professional short and feature films from other countries.
Guaíba, the birthplace of the Farroupilha Revolution, has become the birthplace of new filmmakers.
Our Live screening Event last June 30th & July 1st was amazing!! Check some of our pics above!!
The city of Roswell is well known for its history around the ufology and the paranormal. The independent and artistic filmmakers scene has taken place in the Roswell Convention Center.
Roswell Daily Record Film Festival has rapidly turned into a favorite between independent filmmakers related to the documentary, horror, mystery and sci-fi world.
We are committed to screen the complete official selection of films at our live event, where filmmakers and guests will participate of the Q&A’s and panels, enhancing the opportunity for networking with directors, cast, crew and people from the industry. An amazing opportunity to submerge yourself in other visual artists' works!
All the films related to ufology, the paranormal and cryptozoology are welcome to be part of our selection!
The Roswell Daily Record is well known for being the newspaper who told the news of an alleged Ufo crash outside the city in 1947. That cover is one of the most recognized in the world. That gave the newspaper the chance to be part of hundreds of films, tv shows and documentaries. Every year we work with networks such as Netflix, History, Discovery+, just to mention a few.
ALL TECHNICAL AND PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES FOR FREE BY SUBMITTING YOUR FILM IN ANY COMPETITION.
Some of our recent winners include directors and producers as River Rees, Ryan Rees and Wyatt Hausman from the youtube channel “Twin Paranormal”, Ben Hansen from the Discovery+ show “UFO Witness”, Bryce Zabel from the web series “Need To Know”,Martin Delon with the uruguayan film “Recuerdos del Mal”, Carlos Kbal with the argentinian film “La Luz Mala”, Nick Pope with the show “After Contact”, David Blyth with the New Zealand film “Night Freaks”, Ron James with his documentary “ Accidental Truth”. In 2023 we had as special guest the horror master Eduardo Sanchez, director from “The Blair Witch Project”.
Furthermore, the festival will select a number of films as semifinalists. All semifinalist projects will be invited to our Virtual Screening Event, where they will be awarded semifinalist laurels.
All the winners will also get a trophy in every competition and everyone on the official selection will get their certificate too.
All the Winners will receive the Official Laurels and the winning-category achievement certificate after the Live Event.
At the Live Event the Audience will vote for their favorite film and the winner will be granted a cash prize award of USD 1000.
Every winner will have the chance to pitch their project with our help. Like we said. we are connected to a lot of producers and directors in the industry and we would be happy to introduce you to them.
You can submit your film in any of the Main Competitions and automatically your film will be considered for all Technical & Performances Categories with no extra cost. You don't need to pay any additional category fee.
1 – SOBRE LA 20ª CINEBH - FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DE BELO HORIZONTE
La CineBH – Muestra Internacional de Cine de Belo Horizonte es un festival internacional dedicado a la articulación entre creación, reflexión, circulación y mercado en el audiovisual contemporáneo, con enfoque estratégico en América Latina. La Muestra actúa como plataforma de conexión entre la producción brasileña y latinoamericana, promoviendo el intercambio artístico y profesional, estimulando el debate, la formación de redes de colaboración y la valorización de nuevos talentos por medio de secciones competitivas y premiaciones. Incluye además un apartado dedicado a la exhibición de producciones realizadas en el Gran BH.
El festival se consolida como un espacio de pensamiento y experimentación sobre los rumbos del audiovisual, reuniendo profesionales del sector, realizadores, investigadores, académicos, representantes de la industria nacional e internacional y público en torno a debates sobre sostenibilidad del cine, estrategias de lanzamiento y ventas, coproducción internacional, innovación en el lenguaje, nuevas tecnologías y modelos de exhibición y difusión.
Con programación gratuita, la CineBH presenta una curaduría de películas brasileñas y latinoamericanas —largometrajes y cortometrajes— articulada con homenajes, debates, acciones formativas, sesiones Cine-Escuela, Muestrita de Cine y actividades artísticas, consolidándose como un espacio de encuentro entre creación, formación de públicos y desarrollo del sector audiovisual.
La Muestra CineBH es una idealización y realización de Universo Produção y presenta películas brasileñas y latinoamericanas de larga y corta duración. Integra Cinema sem Fronteiras – programa internacional del audiovisual, que reúne tres muestras anuales complementarias: la Muestra de Cine de Tiradentes, la CineOP – Muestra de Cine de Ouro Preto y la CineBH - Muestra Internacional de Cine de Belo Horizonte.
Fecha prevista de realización de la 20ª edición del evento: del 22 al 27 de septiembre de 2026.
Lugar de realización: El evento está planificado en formato híbrido, con actividades presenciales en diversos espacios de la ciudad de Belo Horizonte —capital del estado de Minas Gerais— y programación en línea en la plataforma oficial del evento: cinebh.com.br.
2 – SOBRE EL SEGMENTO LATINOAMERICANO DE LA CINEBH
El segmento latinoamericano de la CineBH está compuesto por dos secciones competitivas de películas latinoamericanas dedicadas al cine de carácter autoral, libertad formal y potencial internacional, con el objetivo de promover el diálogo, el intercambio y la ampliación de las redes de circulación entre los países de América Latina.
2.1 – Muestra Territorio
Sección internacional competitiva compuesta por hasta seis largometrajes latinoamericanos, preferentemente inéditos en Brasil*, de realizadores(as) que estén dirigiendo con la película inscrita, individualmente o en conjunto, su segundo largometraje en adelante —de ficción, documental o animación—. Solo se considerarán obras de directores(as) nacidos(as) o con ciudadanía en países de América Latina, incluyendo Haití y Puerto Rico, y con producción mayoritaria de un país latinoamericano.
El objetivo de la muestra es ampliar la visibilidad de producciones autorales, fortalecer el intercambio entre países latinoamericanos e impulsar la trayectoria de realizadores en proceso de consolidación en la escena audiovisual.
Las películas seleccionadas serán evaluadas por un Jurado Oficial, conformado por profesionales del audiovisual invitados por la organización del evento, que otorgará los premios a Mejor Película de la sección y Destacado del Jurado. Los premios serán anunciados en la ceremonia de clausura del evento y las películas ganadoras recibirán el Trofeo Horizonte —oficial del evento—. La Mejor Película también recibirá un premio en dinero por un valor de R$ 10.000,00 (diez mil reales).
*Se considerará inédita la película que no haya sido estrenada comercialmente ni exhibida en ningún evento, muestra o festival en el territorio brasileño.
2.2 – Muestra Horizonte
Sección internacional competitiva compuesta por hasta seis largometrajes latinoamericanos, preferentemente inéditos en Brasil*, dedicada exclusivamente a la presentación de primeras obras —largometrajes de ficción, documental y animación— realizadas por directores(as) nacidos(as) o con ciudadanía en países de América Latina, incluyendo Haití y Puerto Rico, con producción mayoritaria de un país latinoamericano.
La Muestra Horizonte tiene como objetivo destacar a nuevos realizadores, ampliar la visibilidad de óperas primas y fomentar la renovación del cine latinoamericano, promoviendo el intercambio cultural y la inserción de estas películas en circuitos de exhibición y circulación internacional.
Las películas seleccionadas serán evaluadas por un Jurado Oficial, conformado por profesionales del audiovisual invitados por la organización del evento, que elegirá la Mejor Película de la sección y un Destacado del Jurado. El anuncio se realizará en la clausura del evento, programada para el día 27 de septiembre de 2026. La película ganadora recibirá el Trofeo Horizonte —oficial del evento— y será contemplada además con un premio en dinero por un valor de R$ 5.000,00 (cinco mil reales).
*Se considerará inédita la película que no haya sido estrenada comercialmente ni exhibida en ningún evento, muestra o festival en el territorio brasileño.
India is a land of art and cultural heritage and it is spread in various forms in our society whether it's dance, drama, music, films, painting, sports, etc. Being a global enterprise, Indian Cinema (Bollywood) is a remarkable example of our cultural diversity and it has the greatest influence on India's national identity. We always celebrate our art and one of the best ways is to do so is film festivals. There are many film festivals in Asia where filmmakers and film lovers alike can celebrate the best and the brightest. We are adding one more precious feather to it and that’s the BOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILMFESTIVAL (BIFF).
Launched in January 2020, Bollywood International Film Festival – BIFF Mumbai is founded by some of the best-known actors, directors and film professionals. BIFF Mumbai intends to provide a place that connects the film lovers and makers around the world.
The purpose of this film festival is to promote new film makers, looking to get publicity for their films, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas, the culture of India and other nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos.
The festival will host various forums for academic interactions on filmmaking, film appreciation like seminars, workshops, masterclasses etc., for the benefit of film professionals, discerning audience and students on different aspects of cinema.
We invite filmmakers, people from the film fraternity, film critics, journalists, discerning cineastes from amongst the general public & International and National film Institutes; distribution agencies/organizations, to witness the glorious start of BIFF. We sincerely hope the film lovers will utilize this opportunity to enrol as delegates and enjoy the contemporary world cinema and the classics.
The Villamayor de Cine European Short Film Festival was born in 2008 in the charming village of Villamayor de Santiago, located in the province of Cuenca. Its main mission from the beginning has been to create a space where short films take center stage and young directors have a chance to shine.
Every August, the festival comes to life through the dedication of a team of over forty young professionals. Under the guidance of its founder, Javier Alonso, they work tirelessly to bring the best of European short cinema to Villamayor de Santiago.
Renowned Spanish actor Jesús Guzmán served as the festival’s Honorary President until his passing in 2023. In his memory, the award for Best Fiction Short Film now bears his name, keeping his legacy alive in the film world.
The festival is hosted by acclaimed actor and presenter Luis Mottola, whose professionalism and charisma add great value to the event. Mottola holds a special affection for Villamayor, and the town, in turn, holds him in high regard. @luismottola
The Tío Babú International Short Film Festival is a generalist festival in which fiction, documentary and animation genres participate in short film format.
It consists of five international competition sections and parallel activities.
The 1st edition of the Tío Babú festival will be held from July 15 to 20, 2024, in the city of Toro, Zamora (Spain).