Logo of International Media Festival of Wales

Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 03 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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International Media Festival of Wales

Llandeilo, United Kingdom


Welcome to the International Media Festival of Wales (IMFW).

This is an exciting industry festival created by the team behind the highly successful BAFTA British Short Film Competition and BAFTA Cymru qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.

Our aim is to celebrate the very best of today's content creators, programme and media makers, media related and documentary photography and writing talent here in Wales and from around the world

It is our hope that IMF of Wales will provide an ideal opportunity to network and rub shoulders with the right people, the ones that matter— experienced practitioners and educators in their field, people who know what they're talking about.

The International Media Festival of Wales is not just about getting your project seen or read; it's about you! We want to help you get noticed.

During the festival there will be screenings, exhibitions, seminars, and more.

So come and be part of our industry-leading festival here in Wales; submit your project now.

#ExcellenceShouldBeSeenOnScreen


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Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 03 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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QUEERHUB London Film Festival

London, United Kingdom


A London-based queer film screening with live audience, filmmaker Q&A, and curated networking.

QUEERHUB Film Festival brings together emerging and established filmmakers to showcase bold LGBTQIA+ stories in an intimate, community-driven setting.

Selected films will be presented to a live audience in London, followed by filmmaker conversations and networking opportunities.

We welcome a wide range of cinematic works, including short films, documentaries, animation, and experimental pieces that explore themes such as identity, community, love, transformation, and social change.

We particularly encourage submissions from trans and non-binary filmmakers, as well as films that engage meaningfully with trans and non-binary experiences and perspectives.

QUEERHUB fosters dialogue and connection through curated screenings, Q&A sessions, and opportunities for audience engagement. The festival also supports artist development through workshops and community-driven activities, encouraging collaboration across creative disciplines.

We are committed to inclusion, accessibility, and social impact — creating a platform that amplifies underrepresented voices and supports emerging talent.

Filmmakers are invited to contribute their work and be part of a growing network shaping the future of queer storytelling.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 03 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Corti a Corte

Trevi, Italy


Corti a Corte was born from a question: what can truly engage an audience increasingly accustomed to streaming platforms and small-screen viewing?

Our answer is a festival conceived as a cinematic salon, bringing the collective experience of cinema back to the centre.

After each short film is screened on the big screen, the audience meets filmmakers and film professionals, taking part in a direct conversation about the works, their cinematic language and the themes they explore.

Corti a Corte is a non-competitive event.

It is a space for encounter and exchange, where short films become the starting point for sharing ideas, experiences and new perspectives.

The three works selected through this open call will receive the official recognition “Corti a Corte 2027 Official Selection” and will be screened on the big screen.

Selected filmmakers will be required to attend the presentation of their works and take part in a public conversation with film professionals and experts. These meetings are conceived as an opportunity for dialogue, in-depth discussion and professional development for emerging filmmakers.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 03 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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15th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-26

Greater Noida, India


Promoting short films and documentaries culture in a country where commercial cinema has always ruled the roost is not an easy task. Delhi Shorts International Film Festival is one such successful effort started in year 2012 by Miniboxoffice with successful 2012 to 2025 editions. The festival brings thoughtful, highly creative & engaging short films from around the world to fulfill the cinegoers' appetite of the capital city of India. The festival aim is to establish a short film industry which runs parallel to commercial cinema.

15th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-2026 is meant to grow many folds. The inaugural year 2012 was a big success followed by super successful previous editions & enjoys the credibility of one of the most trusted short film festival of India. The festival was not only embraced by the short filmmaker’s but regarded by the media & industry members also.

The festival objective is to boost-up the short film market & providing exhibition platform to short filmmakers. The festival gives the professional networking opportunities & at the same time introduces the latest trends in cinema to the filmmakers. 15th DSIFF-26 is a unique platform here you can share, learn, showcase, observe & do many more thing to polish your creative & technical skills. We hope that this festival will turn a milestone in your filmmaking career.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Colortape International Film Festival

Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 03 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films

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Colortape International Film Festival

Brisbane, Australia


Welcome to COLORTAPE FILM FESTIVAL!

Proudly Announcing the 2025 Winner!

CONGRATULATION TO THE 2025 FESTIVAL WINNER (EU,AU) "Mercy Box" - Directed By Sabrina Khan

Other 2025 Categories winners are:

- Best International Documentary Feature "Follow Your Heart” Directed By Liyu Qin

- Best International Series Documentaries "Nostradamus Series Directed by Shihyun Wang

- Best Internationl Short Documentary "Love, Law, Legacy Documentary Short Highlights Florida’s Trailblazing Black Legal Pioneers" Directed by Joseline J. Hardrick

- Best International Short "Gangsta to Grace" Directed by Letitia Scott Jackson, Valerie Denise Jones

- Best Animation " ras la frange - Fed Up" Directed by Sandra Mateescu

- Best Short Latin Film "Match" Directed by Sara Valbuena

- Best South East Asian Film "người Đàn Ông Đi lạc - bản quốc tế -The Lost Man" Directed by Quốc Thắng Vũ

- Best Chinese Film "A Distant Flame" Directed by Sihui Sha

- Best Short Indian Film "Mumbai's Noire"

- Best Indian Film "Honours Veil"

- Best Cinematography "Crossing through the Highlands of Iceland" Directed by Dan Razvan Coma

- Best Latin Feature Film "transformando realidades Transforming realities" Directed By Vanessa Gisell Pintos Bideau Mario Ayala Cabello

- Jury's Choice "시간은 거리에 스며든다 The Time permeates on the street" Directed By Soo Min Park

- Best Story Adaptation "Children of hope-remény gyermekei" Directed By Csaba Szuchy

- Best International Script "R.E.M." SCRIPT Written by John P Martinez

- Best Australian Script "Prattlebots" Written By David Hearne

- Best Trailer "Crazy Texas" Directed by Francis Juarez

- Best Persian Film "claimant" Directed by nadereh sadat serki

- Best Portughese Film "A Miss" Directed by Daniel Porto from Brazil

- Best Slavic Film "Don't forget to smile" Directed by David Dulev

More updates to come in your email in the next 15 days Large volume processing thank you for understanding.

Well done & Thank you for sharing your creative works with us!
From the CEO & Founder Alexandru Schiller

Festival Films can be viewed at (temp link) https://www.colortapeinternational.com/2025/

CONGRATULATION TO THE 2024 WINNER!

"The Unseen Crisis_ Vaccine Stories You Were Never Told"
directed by Cindy Drukier.

More details can be found at https://www.colortapeinternational.com/2030/
Thank you!

2024 NFT TOTAL PRIZES VALUES WILL BE APPROX. ETH215.82 APPROX (USD$635,000, current rate 0.00034ETH -0.00 (0.88%) 15 May, 6:04 am UTC (note: market value of AUD/USD/ETH subject to change in December)

Hosted between Australia (Brisbane, Perth) & Hungary, COLORTAPE strives to redefine what a film festival can be by inviting filmmakers to submit from diverse multicultural backgrounds & mixed diversity accross the globe, by creating a stimulating environment where arts & culture, creativity, originality, freedom of thinking & speech, envoronmental concerns & issues, future carbon print, Artificial Inteligence, and inspiration take centre stage. Our film festival allows filmmakers from across the globe to push boundaries and showcase & share cinematic art, their unique creative work, vision, stories, fiction, issues & voices through the shared cinematic experience.


Thank you for visiting our film submission festival platform. Our audience love your films. Please feel free to submit your works to us.

An Online & Outdoor Screening Event (when permissable)

AWARDS:

More information can be found here https://colortapeinternational.com/2030/2024-awards-list/

Please find for your convenience listed some important links below you may want to browse and get more information. Links under constant development, if you find errors PLEASE email us the link thank you!

2024 Film Screening Event,Competition (listing, watch & vote) can be found by 30th.June at https://www.colortapeinternational.com/2030/

Before submitting PLEASE read our terms & conditions which can be found at https://colortapeinternational.com/2030/child-protection-policy/

WHAT YOU MUST DO:

GIVE US THE SCREENER DOWNLOAD ACCESS LINK! It is very IMPORTANT
Festivals need access to films to be able to screen films. Without films screenings at festivals cannot take place. Hence, for participation we need the screener. Due to past bad experience, the data's long travelling distance from one continent to other during playback of films "on the fly" for example European in excess of 10,000km distance away from Australia, continuous and frequent frame freezes ocured during the event, the movies keeps stopping and starting as there was no continuous connection, low bandwidth and relatively slow speed (Australia has a slower internet than many countries around the world). Its a fact.

Nobody wants to watch a film that keeps stopping and starting.
This kind of technical glitch makes some films unwatchable, if played back from Vimeo, Festhome listing platform. Hence a screener download is a MUST be provided so it an be watched flawlessly, without interruptions, and without getting skipping, lagging frames etc. Thank you for your understanding. CIFF Admin

ABOUT OUR MULTIPLE FILM LISTING PLATFORMS OPPORTUNITY:

In order to increase filmmakers accumulated points received from the public, from views online, you must allow us to screen on our website or outdoor cinema/indoor if available. Optional, not guaranteed. We need to book the location, have permits in place, public liability, council approvals etc. All subject to availability & confirmation.

Since, the majority of filmmakers would like to receive the highest score possible, and would like to have their films viewed by the general public.

If you do not want to have your film listed on COLORTAPE FILM FESTIVAL then PLEASE remove your entry from submissions.

More information on submissions/rules can be found at:
Press & Media Releases https://colortapeinternational.com/2030/press&media.html

Privacy Policy
https://colortapeinternational.com/2030/Privacy-Policy.html

Event Screening (Indoor/Outdoor - subject to approvals from local councils, weather/environment permits) https://www.colortapeinternational.com/2024/eventscreening/2024events.html

Colortape International Film Festival is a privately owned, multicultural film festival promoting worldwide arts & culture through films, while bridging cultural differences, friendship, showcasing the creative vision of filmmakers from over the world. We are strong advocates and promoters of peace, love, friendship and mutual respect. One of very few festivals, if not the only one, to guaranteed acceptance, entry and certification for every filmmaker! Over 5324 filmmakers were rewarded in the past 8/9 years!

Dedicated mainly for international entries who would like to showcase their work to the Australian audience. Offering a transparent and culturally un-biased selection. Opening the door to those who normally get rejected or are unfairly disqualified based on difference in culture.

Local Australian filmmakers, based within our shores or outside can also participate.

We acknowledge that there are many more options available to local filmmakers, we noted in the past that many Australian films also do not get any or the right recognition and acceptance from local film festivals. They ought to be recogised. Even if there are better quality with larger budgets films entered from overseas. We would still like to reward everyone for their hard work, and creative nature.

Colortape is a film competition and film festival offering an Indoor/Outdoor screening opportunity , when possible, to showcase filmmakers work, and reward everyone towards the end of the competitive season.

Colortape festival was nominated as one of the most prestigious and recognized film festivals in the Southern hemisphere & possibly being one of Asia-Pacific's largest multicultural film competition by the number of annual admissions and FREE for the community in Australia.

In 2016, and 2017, 2018 nominated again for a 3rd year in a row for the "Access Community Services Cultural Diversity Award" by state government of Queensland, Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Our festival endeavours to connect & bridge diverse cultural backgrounds from every corner of the world, whilst providing a sound platform for filmmakers to compete, showcase their work and be rewarded (recognition certified) at the same time, and offered an intimate festival where filmmakers and the audience can share & promote friendship and peace, to be engaged in the art of film and cinema.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 03 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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ANIMATION SHORTFILM NATIONAL CONTEST ANIMAINZÓN

Ainzón, Spain


Animation shortfilm contest, for filmmakers living in Spain. Maximum 10 minutes.

Shortfims finished after 01/01/2024.


Short film festival


 Animation



 
Logo of XVIII LatinUy Film Festival (Punta del Este, Uruguay)

Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 03 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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XVIII LatinUy Film Festival (Punta del Este, Uruguay)

Punta del Este, Uruguay


LATINUY, Uruguay's International Latin Film Festival, showcases the most recent and innovative films (short and long feature films, fiction and documentaries) made in Iberoamerica. Numerous titles, directors and producers from around the world, national and international actors and actresses, and a wide schedule of activities meet annually in Punta del Este, the main Uruguayan seaside resort. LatinUy, a classic meeting point for cultural exchange between filmmakers and movie enthusiasts, awards several prizes, both for short and feature films in competition, both from the jury and the audience.


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of Milton Keynes International Film Festival

Deadline
05 Oct 2026


Published: 03 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Milton Keynes International Film Festival

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom


CELEBRATING RECOGNITION WITH THE MILTON KEYNES MAYOR'S AWARD 2026.

Milton Keynes International Film Festival(MKIFF) is the first international film festival and the only of its kind in the city Milton Keynes, United Kingdom . This extraordinary cultural event created in 2021 is one of the most important cinematic event in Milton Keynes.

In previous seasons feature, short and documentary films screened at MKIFF are from independent filmmakers from around the globe as well as Hollywood films like “American Crow”, “Timespiracy”, “Who Shot Sergeant Kirwan?”, Warner Brother’s “Jim Button And The Wild 13”, “Happy Ending”, ”1888”, “Enemy of the Heart” and many more.

MKIFF aims to create in United Kingdom, as well as in the region, a cultural center of worldwide alternative and independent cinema. Milton Keynes is a green, enthusiastic and friendly city and besides the “strong competition” MKIFF aims at the same time to be a meeting point of cultures, where people of Milton Keyes, the guests and all those who love films will have a cinema-language-communication week. It will create a friendly space for film artists and cinema enthusiasts from United Kingdom and the entire world to come together and share their linked passion and knowledge of the motion picture art form.

The intention of MKIFF is to bring filmmakers, producers and film enthusiasts from all around the world to Milton Keynes, in hopes of fostering future co-operation in this interesting and youngest city of the United Kingdom. By bringing together these distinct voices and their work, MKIFF commits itself to introducing audiences to alternative visions of extraordinary diversity.

Breaking all stereotypes, MKIFF mission is to present quality films from around the world as well as support, recognize and honour indie film makers. These films will be organized thematically, in hopes of representing the full range of the human experience as reflected by our chosen filmmakers.

MKIFF is an international cinema event whose main objective is to enlarge the number of venues and time of screening of European and non-European films of all genres and durations in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom as well as it is considered to be an event to develop new audiences around the country, combining film screenings with public debates and approaching new and an increased Film Audience and focusing also on Film Literacy.

Award distribution ceremony is organized once a year. The main goal of the film festival is to provide an exceptional space for the creation and presentation of quality multi-genre art production.


FILM SCREENING

Top rated selected films at MKIFF will be physically screened on the day of event and all officially selected films at MKIFF for screening will be screened online on the www.AltCineplex.com during a special and bespoke online screening event.

For each of the categories, we will select an individual winner as well as a shortlist of runners up.As a winner, you will be provided with an exclusive opportunity to premiere your film on AltCineplex.com.

Those who are shortlisted for as a part of the festival will receive an exclusive online screening experience directly on AltCineplex.com, meaning you could be part of this success, and stream your content to a large audience, including your friends, family, and fans.

During this online screening event at www.AltCineplex.com, we welcome friends, families, and fans to celebrate your success, and support you using our tipping/VOD function on AltCineplex.com. 70% of every single tip/ticket you receive will go directly into your pocket!

All winner films MKIFF will get an opportunity to get released on the www.AltCineplex.com.
At ALTCINEPLEX your your film can be release under the following category(depends on the review).

i. SVOD (Subscription based video on demand service)
ii.AVOD(Ad-based video on demand service)
iii.TVOD(Transactional based video on demand/pay per view service, You will get 70% share of every purchased)


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
04 Oct 2026


Published: 02 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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SINGULARITY FILM FESTIVAL

PARIS, France


Welcome to the Singularity Film Festival created and organized by HUGO LEDUC.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Paris, where the Singularity Film Festival opens the doors to a universe where science fiction and fantasy come to life like never before.

Discover short films and series pilots ranging from 5 to 30 minutes, crafted by bold filmmakers — both emerging and established — ready to surprise and captivate you.

The festival is divided into two categories:

Out of Competition, dedicated to works screened freely, celebrating creativity and discovery without constraints;

In Competition, where films are subject to an official submission and evaluated by a professional jury.

Each edition begins with a signature short film — an immersive experience that instantly transports you into extraordinary worlds.
Open to all, the festival celebrates the richness and diversity of talents, styles, and imaginations, offering a vibrant and captivating spectacle.

Through the competitive selection, IMDb qualification, and personalized support for filmmakers, each project gains increased visibility and recognition.

Screenings, networking sessions, discussions, and an awards ceremony make the Singularity Film Festival an unmissable event for cinema lovers and fans of fantastical worlds.

WHO IS HUGO LEDUC? (Organizer)

Author and director, Hugo Leduc develops a universe anchored in thriller, science fiction and anticipation, through works with metaphorical dimensions exploring humans, time, memory and death. His work is distinguished by demanding stories,
carried by an immersive staging and marked twists and turns. He collaborates with actors such as Tom Vallejo, Benjamin Cotte, Marine Arlen, Jean Rigal, Paola Marques Dos Santos and Éloïse Le Baud.

Strengthened by this background and confronted with the limits of diffusion of these genres in traditional circuits,
he founded the Singularity Film Festival, with the ambition of broadening the visibility of science fiction, fantasy and thriller cinema, and of offering a structuring platform to emerging talents, of which he himself is a part.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation



 
Logo of Valencia International Artificial Intelligence Film Festival 2nd Edition

Deadline
04 Oct 2026


Published: 02 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Valencia International Artificial Intelligence Film Festival 2nd Edition

Paterna, Spain


The Valencia International Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (FESTIAV) is a pioneering cultural event dedicated exclusively to audiovisual works generated using artificial intelligence, understood as a tool at the service of creativity and always respecting the intellectual property and authorship of the different sectors. From the Valencian Community, the festival was born with a global vocation: to become an international reference point in the convergence between technology, creativity and new digital narratives. Its mission is to promote artistic innovation, promote critical analysis of the role of AI in the visual arts and position Valencia as a creative hub connected to the main audiovisual experimentation centers in the world.

In its 2nd edition, FESTIAV will screen 20 short films—fiction, historical, comedy, Valencian and horror generated with AI—along with a professional program composed of presentations and roundtable discussions with international experts, a technical talk on creative processes with AI and a networking session that will bring together creators, producers and agents from the sector, both local and from other countries. A professional and independent jury will be in charge of evaluating the works and awarding cash prizes to the most outstanding proposals.

FESTIAV aspires to consolidate itself as a platform with global reach, where filmmakers, technologists, digital artists, researchers and students from different parts of the world can connect, share knowledge and discover the possibilities of cinema generated through artificial intelligence. From Valencia to the world, the festival promotes local talent and integrates it into a growing international scene.

We are waiting for you in Valencia!Valencian Community.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of SINISTER Horror Film Festival

Deadline
04 Oct 2026


Published: 02 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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SINISTER Horror Film Festival

Colima, Mexico


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.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Terror



 
Logo of The Chico Independent Film Festival

Deadline
04 Oct 2026


Published: 02 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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The Chico Independent Film Festival

Chico, United States


The Chico, Independent Film Festival excepts all original independent films, local to global without major corporate production and value, small production and localized Films.
www.Chico-indie.com


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 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Intergalactic Shortfilm Festival

Deadline
04 Oct 2026


Published: 02 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Intergalactic Shortfilm Festival

SALTILLO, Mexico


Muestra Intergaláctica International Film Festival is a space where people can present their film projects of all kinds of genre.

It started as a small local show. Due to the response of the people and thanks to the support of sponsors, it has become an event with local, national and international projects.

The attendance to festival has increased edition after edition, initially with a unique function, however, since the edition of the year 2017, additional dates have been added, having a week long festival with local, national and international short and feature films.

We hope in this edition to receive more productions from around the world, and of course a greater response from the public and satisfaction, as well as sharing the work of the filmmakers.

For more updates please follow us at
https://www.instagram.com/muestra_intergalactica/
https://www.facebook.com/Muestra.Intergalactica/


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Festival Cine Mediterráneo- Ficsem

Deadline
04 Oct 2026


Published: 02 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Festival Cine Mediterráneo- Ficsem

Torrevieja, Spain


FICSEM Festival, in the Mediterranean area.


For major reasons, and having been immersed in a situation in which we have all been affected, we have decided to adapt to the current situation, and give a new focus to our festival. Maintaining the enthusiasm and passion we feel for the artistic world.


Our festival is aimed at the dissemination and promotion of film authors related to topics of social and/or ecological value.


Because we believe in the power of art as a transformative medium, our contribution from this festival is to give visibility to projects that address environmental and social changes in which we are immersed. We are an international festival because we understand the world beyond barriers, and because we are moved by the need to get to know other cultures and share the best of ours, as it contributes to any improvement in any corner of the world.


The Mediterranean is the climate that surrounds us, and we feel identified with it. In terms of warmth, closeness and transparency. We are a festival that is starting strong, with a large number of committed artists who share our cause, and the desire to share.

And that is why we are not afraid to break the most classic festival patterns. So much so, that in the award for best actor and/or actress, the recognition of the award falls on their social and/or ecological work... And not only on their skills.

Despite having firm ideological foundations. We open ourselves to other artistic areas and initiatives.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Pávez Pitch 2026 Convocatoria de Proyectos de Cortometraje en Desarrollo

Deadline
04 Oct 2026


Published: 02 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Pávez Pitch 2026 Convocatoria de Proyectos de Cortometraje en Desarrollo

Talavera de la Reina, Spain


The Talavera de la Reina International Film Festival – Pávez Awards is launching its first call for pitching proposals, as part of the Industry Days, which will take place on 17 and 18 October 2026 in Talavera de la Reina.
The initiative has been created to support the development of new short films, strengthen their artistic, technical and financial viability, and connect their teams with professionals from the film industry. The conference will combine a series of masterclasses with a final presentation of the projects to a professional jury.
The organisers will select five projects. Their teams will be provided with tools to review and improve their proposals, prepare their presentations and present their projects in a clear, engaging and professional manner.


HIGHLIGHTED!

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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



 
Logo of Shortfilms of the Young Polis’ Film Showcase

Deadline
04 Oct 2026


Published: 02 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Shortfilms of the Young Polis’ Film Showcase

San José, Costa Rica


The Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) of Costa Rica, through the Centro Agenda Joven en Derechos y Ciudadanía, in support of young audiovisual producers and filmmakers and with special attention to the young population in the country, is launching the 16th Audiovisual Showcase “Cortos de la Polis Joven”. The event aims to promote audiovisual production in Costa Rica through a culture of visual expression that reflects the creative imagination of young Costa Ricans and their daily experiences.

“Cortos de la Polis Joven” seeks to present these productions to all kinds of audiences within the university as well as to the local and international community, in order to foster and develop Costa Rican cinematographic production and culture. We believe it is important to open a space for discussion on how young people’s perceptions change over time regarding politics, social issues, daily life in the country, and other topics related to the region.

Finally, another objective is to raise awareness among young people about the production, exhibition, and creation of audiovisual works and the arts in general, as a medium to communicate ideas and engage in experimentation.

****Topic of the showcase: "Celebrating Human Rights"

****Subtopic of the showcase: "Hecho en casa (Homemade)" (Only costarican productions between 2023 and 2026)

The theme of the 17th Short Film Showcase “Cortos de la Polis Joven” will be "Celebrating Human Rights", which will include a special thematic category called "Hecho en casa" (Homemade).

Regarding the theme "Celebrating Human Rights", submissions may address any topic that, in some way, expresses the importance of guaranteeing, defending, and experiencing human rights on a daily basis (for example: education, politics, multiculturalism, environment, sexualities, the right to choose, human dignity, social equality, migration, among others).

Only the first 100 films submitted via Festhome will be considered for the festival.

Promo video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e8LKo9IlKM8


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Lapacho Latin American Short Films Festival

Deadline
03 Oct 2026


Published: 01 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Lapacho Latin American Short Films Festival

Resistencia, Argentina


Festival Latinoamericano de Cortometrajes LAPACHO — 20th Edition

The LAPACHO Latin American Short Film Festival celebrates its 20th edition in 2026, organized by the Instituto de Cultura del Chaco, in the city of Resistencia, Argentina.

Founded in 2003, Lapacho was created as a space to bring new cinematic perspectives closer to the community and, throughout its history, has become a meeting point for the exhibition and circulation of regional and Latin American audiovisual production. After its last edition in 2023, the Festival returns in 2026 to reconnect filmmakers, students and audiences from the region.

The 20th edition will take place on October 29, 30 and 31, 2026, with the Complejo Cultural Provincial Guido Miranda as its main venue, alongside activities at the Club Social de Resistencia and the Centro Cultural Ercilio Castillo. All Festival activities are free and open to the public.

The Festival will feature three competitive sections: Latin American Competition, Regional Competition and University Competition, aimed at promoting the exhibition and circulation of short films and creating spaces for encounter and exchange between filmmakers, works and audiences.

As part of its training and development program, Lapacho also brings back the “Lapacho LAB” Project Incubator, dedicated to short film projects in development. Three projects will be selected to participate in a professional mentoring process focused on Directing, Production and Screenwriting, including exchange sessions and a final pitching session during the Festival.

Lapacho is a space to discover new voices, share perspectives and strengthen the circulation of Latin American and regional cinema.

October 29–31, 2026 — Resistencia, Chaco, Argentina.


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Deadline
03 Oct 2026


Published: 01 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Patagonia Screen

El Calafate, Argentina


Pantalla Patagonia is a short film call and showcase that seeks to give visibility to audiovisual productions made in Patagonia and anywhere in the national territory or abroad. The event, which will take place over two days in October 2026 at a cultural center or local movie theater, is aimed at filmmakers, producers, students, and educational institutions, with no restrictions on age, nationality, or geographic origin.

The call accepts short films of up to 10 minutes, with an open theme and in formats such as fiction, documentary, experimental, or animation. In this first edition, the event will be a showcase, with no competition, and its goal is to encourage training, creative development, and the dissemination of cinema made in the south, offering a space open to the public to exhibit what is produced in the region.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
02 Oct 2026


Published: 30 Sep 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Madero City International Film Festival

Madero, Mexico


Madero City International Film Festival (FICCMADERO) invites Mexican and international producers and filmmakers to submit their short and feature films to the 10th Edition of the Festival, which will take place from November 24 to 26, 2026.


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
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Deadline
02 Oct 2026


Published: 30 Sep 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Short Shot Fest

Moscow, Russia


Let's take a shot with shorts!

The best film festival from Moscow, Russia supported by Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and city authorities.

"Short Shot" - Monthly Awards and Screenings.
Festival is dedicated to filmmakers from all over the World.

Sending us your artwork is not sending it to a Black Hole.
We consider each film, each video!
Each director has a chance to introduce himself and his artwork and greet audience through our social media pages!

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Все русскоязычные фильмы могут участвовать в фестивале БЕСПЛАТНО.
Ищите соответствующую категорию и подавайте ЛЮБОЙ фильм в любом жанре!
Фильмы должны быть с субтитрами на английском языке! Без субтитров фильм не будет принят к рассмотрению!
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We are creators as well and we watch artworks with passion and professional interest.

We believe, that each film, each creator, each director deserve confession!

We are creating community of film lovers and filmmakers.
We communicate a lot, we discuss a lot in our social media!
Join us and be part of Short Shot Fest family!

Our jury selects every month the winning short films for each category:

Best Short Film
Best Short Comedy
Best Short Drama
Best Short Horror
Best Short Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Best Narrative Short
Best Student Short
Best Animation Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Music Video
Best Mini Short
Best Mobile Phone Short (incl vertical)
Best Series (Web/TV)
Best Fashion Short
Best Commercial/Ad/TVC

Also, we provide chance for MOSCOW film creators to take a chance in showing our beautiful city in their movies.

How we do?

Choose one or more categories and submit your short film.

Usually, our submissions start on 1th-4th of the month and end on the same day next month.

EACH submitted film will receive a short review from our judge team (on request)

PLEASE NOTE: We don't screen the films online! The members of the jury watch the films online and they choose the Official Selections.

In 5-7 days after the deadline day for submissions we publish the Official Selections list and we notify the filmmakers via e-mail.

During the next 5 days our members of the jury decide the winners for each category.

After that we publish the Winners list and we notify filmmakers by e-mail. The lists are published on social media and on our dedicated website: shortshotfest.com

In the last week of the month we screen the awarded films in art - center "Efir" in the heart of Moscow.

From August, 2026 we are OPEN for new season 2026/2027!

The Grand Finale 2026/2027 will be held in August, 2027 in Moscow.
International judge team, great networking and friendly atmosphere — that’s Short Shot Fest.

Stay tuned and check our website: shortshotfest.com


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video