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.
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.
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.
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
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/
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
International Short Film Screenwriting Competition that promotes the development of screenwriting and audiovisual storytelling as a means of artistic expression and a driver of social impact, positioning Cartago, Costa Rica, as a creative hub that supports new voices and purposeful stories.
The competition also seeks to foster creativity and writing as tools for social transformation, providing emerging and professional screenwriters from around the world with a space where their stories can inspire, connect, and create change. From Cartago, Costa Rica, EscudoCorona aims to strengthen narrative culture and create real opportunities in the audiovisual industry.
The First Annual Horror in the Underground: Halloween Film Festival will take place in Kuopio, Finland October 31, 2026 at the Sawohouse Underground.
We are looking for horror movie submissions from up and coming or aspiring film makers who wish to showcase their work at what we are hoping to be the first of many more festivals to come!
This one day film festival will include films by indie film makers with the headlining film being the classic 80's vampire film The Lost Boys.
To help us celebrate the film,the Helsinki Vampires and Finnish goth band, The 69 Eyes will perform after the film to celebrate their 20th anniversary of their hit song, Lost Boys, based on the classic horror film.
Contests and activities are planned throughout the day and over 1200 euro worth of prizes are to be given out.
If you have a horror film you would like to submit for consideration send it our way!
And best of luck to you all!
Terror Matanza Film Fest is an international film festival based in La Matanza, Buenos Aires, Argentina, dedicated to horror, fantasy and science fiction cinema.
Created by independent filmmakers and genre enthusiasts, the festival was born with the purpose of promoting and celebrating independent audiovisual works from around the world, providing a space where emerging and established filmmakers can share their stories with an audience passionate about genre cinema.
We welcome films that explore fear, imagination and the unknown through original storytelling, compelling visuals and creative filmmaking. Whether psychological horror, supernatural tales, monsters, science fiction, dark fantasy or experimental genre films, we seek works that leave a lasting impression.
Our mission is to connect filmmakers, artists and audiences while supporting independent cinema and encouraging new voices within the international genre film community.
The festival will present Official Selections and award the following categories:
Best Film
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Makeup & Special Effects (FX)
Jury Special Mention
Audience Award
From the heart of La Matanza, Buenos Aires, we invite filmmakers from every corner of the world to become part of this celebration of horror, fantasy and science fiction.
Independent genre cinema from Argentina to the world.
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Terror Matanza Film Fest es un festival internacional dedicado a celebrar el cine de terror, la fantasía y la ciencia ficción en todas sus formas.
Nuestro objetivo es brindar un espacio de exhibición y encuentro para realizadores independientes de todo el mundo, promoviendo obras que desafíen la imaginación, exploren nuevos lenguajes audiovisuales y mantengan vivo el espíritu del cine de género.
Buscamos cortometrajes y largometrajes capaces de sorprender, inquietar y emocionar al público, desde propuestas clásicas hasta las más experimentales. Creemos que el terror, la fantasía y la ciencia ficción son herramientas únicas para contar historias, reflejar nuestros miedos, cuestionar la realidad y expandir los límites de la creatividad.
Además de las proyecciones, buscamos generar un punto de encuentro entre cineastas, artistas y espectadores apasionados por el cine fantástico.
Durante el festival se otorgarán los siguientes reconocimientos:
Mejor Cortometraje
Mejor Fotografía
Mejor Guion
Mejor Maquillaje y Efectos Especiales (FX)
Mención Especial del Jurado
Premio del Público
Sean bienvenidos a Terror Matanza Film Festival.
The Mumbai Independent Film Festival is an ultimate gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives. We celebrate the art of cinema and provide impactful experiences for the local, national and global community we are a part of. The aim is targeted at raising awareness and promoting independent cinema in all its forms, in essence, art, entertainment and as an industry, in the spirit of freedom and dialogue across the globe.
Mumbai Independent Film Festival is specially designed for independent filmmakers who would like to present their creativity with an understanding that the work is submitted to a jury comprising of actors, producers, filmmakers & independent scriptwriters. As MIFF is organized to promote the upcoming filmmakers from various genres, we’ve kept the entry fee reasonable.
You are welcome to submit your current project(s) in multiple categories classified as Films based on duration (qualifies to compete for film and crew awards), Actors (qualifies to compete for cast/performer awards) and Screenplay/Script (qualifies to compete for screenplay/script awards).
We have planned the screening of a few selected films from 30th October to 1st November 2026, from 11.00 am to 4.30 pm. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on film making and acting in the contemporary situation of entertainment Industry. We intent to open conversations with such discussions to help budding filmmakers and actors. The timings for the same will be from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm.
FROM LA RAMBLA TO THE WORLD
A celebration of talent and the future of cinema in the heart of Barcelona.
The heart of Barcelona as a stage and platform for cinematic talent. La Rambla in Barcelona is much more than an emblematic avenue. It is a living symbol of the city, an open walkway to the world where cultures, languages, artistic expressions, and emotions converge. But beyond its touristic role, La Rambla also becomes a great showcase of Barcelona’s identity and a privileged path to project local cinematic talent on an international scale.
NRW FILM FESTIVAL 2026 (IMDb Official Recognized Event)
The NRW Film Festival is an emerging international platform dedicated to discovering and celebrating bold, original, and inspiring voices in cinema. Launched in 2025, the festival returns in 2026 for its second edition, continuing its mission to support independent filmmakers, emerging talent, and high-quality storytelling.
The festival takes place in North Rhine–Westphalia, one of Germany’s most culturally vibrant regions, and brings together audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals for a carefully curated cinematic experience.
NRW FILM FESTIVAL IS OFFICIAL RECOGNIZED EVENT ON IMDb
https://m.imdb.com/event/ev0074617
Film Categories
The NRW Film Festival focuses on two main formats:
• Feature Films with a runtime of 60 to 90 minutes
• Short Films with a maximum runtime of 15 minutes
Films are accepted from all genres, including narrative, documentary, social-impact cinema, and commercial or entertainment-driven works.
Competition Sections
The festival presents awards in both international and regional (NRW / Germany) categories, including:
• Best Feature Film (International – under 90 min)
• Best Feature Film (NRW / Germany – under 90 min)
• Best Short Film (International – under 15 min)
• Best Short Film (NRW / Germany – under 15 min)
• Best Short Documentary (under 15 min)
In addition, the festival honors outstanding cinematic craft through individual awards such as:
• Best Director (Feature Film / Short Film)
• Best Actor & Best Actress (Feature Film / Short Film)
• Best Editing (Feature Film / Short Film)
• Best Cinematography (Feature Film / Short Film)
• Best Social Short Film
• Best Student Short Film
• Best Music Video
Festival Structure
Throughout the year, selected films are curated as part of the festival’s rolling monthly selection process. These selections culminate in a grand annual screening event in 2026, where the most outstanding feature films and short films of the year are showcased on the big screen.
Festival Vision
The NRW Film Festival aims to create a dynamic and inclusive space where filmmakers can connect, exchange ideas, and gain visibility. By highlighting both emerging voices and strong cinematic craftsmanship, the festival ensures that independent films are seen, heard, and valued on an international stage.
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NRW FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Das NRW Film Festival ist eine aufstrebende internationale Plattform zur Entdeckung und Würdigung mutiger, origineller und inspirierender Stimmen im Kino. Nach dem erfolgreichen Start im Jahr 2025 kehrt das Festival 2026 mit seiner zweiten Ausgabe zurück und setzt seine Mission fort, unabhängige Filmschaffende, neue Talente und hochwertiges Storytelling zu fördern.
Das Festival findet in Nordrhein-Westfalen, einer der kulturell lebendigsten Regionen Deutschlands, statt und bringt Publikum, Filmemacher:innen und Branchenexpert:innen zu einem kuratierten Filmerlebnis zusammen.
Filmkategorien
Das NRW Film Festival konzentriert sich auf zwei Hauptformate:
• Spielfilm mit einer Laufzeit von 60 bis 90 Minuten
• Kurzfilme mit einer maximalen Laufzeit von 15 Minuten
Eingereicht werden können Filme aller Genres, darunter Spielfilme, Dokumentarfilme, sozial engagierte Werke sowie kommerzielle und unterhaltungsorientierte Produktionen.
Wettbewerbssektionen
Das Festival vergibt Preise in internationalen sowie regionalen (NRW / Deutschland) Kategorien, darunter:
• Bester Spielfilm (International – unter 90 Min.)
• Bester Spielfilm (NRW / Deutschland – unter 90 Min.)
• Bester Kurzfilm (International – unter 15 Min.)
• Bester Kurzfilm (NRW / Deutschland – unter 15 Min.)
• Bester kurzer Dokumentarfilm (unter 15 Min.)
Darüber hinaus würdigt das NRW Film Festival herausragende filmische Leistungen in folgenden Bereichen:
• Beste Regie (Langfilm / Kurzfilm)
• Bester Darsteller & Beste Darstellerin (Langfilm / Kurzfilm)
• Bester Schnitt (Langfilm / Kurzfilm)
• Beste Kamera (Langfilm / Kurzfilm)
• Bester sozialer Kurzfilm
• Bester studentischer Kurzfilm
• Bestes Musikvideo
Festivalstruktur
Im Laufe des Jahres werden ausgewählte Filme im Rahmen einer fortlaufenden monatlichen Kuration präsentiert. Diese Auswahl mündet in einer großen jährlichen Festivalvorführung im Jahr 2026, bei der die herausragendsten Lang- und Kurzfilme des Jahres auf der großen Leinwand gezeigt werden.
Festivalvision
Das NRW Film Festival versteht sich als offener und dynamischer Begegnungsraum, in dem Filmschaffende sich vernetzen, Ideen austauschen und Sichtbarkeit gewinnen können. Durch die gezielte Förderung unabhängiger Stimmen und filmischer Qualität schafft das Festival eine Bühne, auf der neue Perspektiven gesehen, gehört und wertgeschätzt werden.
After a hugely successful first run, The Bite Size Film Festival returns for another evening of spine-tingling short films in the heart of Shoreditch. Championing independent filmmakers, this event provides a fantastic opportunity to network with industry professionals and to showcase your work on the big screen, perhaps for the first time ever!
Hosted by London’s intimate Close-Up Cinema, The Bite Size Film Festival is open to all filmmakers from around the world, from any background or level of experience. Selected filmmakers will be invited to attend the screening event on October 29th in Shoreditch. Attendance is not mandatory, but if we loved your work, we would love to meet YOU.
As it will be spooky season, we are looking to showcase the most terrifying short films that the world has to offer. Whether it’s zombies, slashers, or the self-destructive nature of the human soul, we want films that make us leap out of our seats or leave us shaken to our core. Horror, sci-fi and fantasy shorts are preferred, but thrillers or dramas will also be accepted if they illicit the same emotional response.
Doors will open at 6pm. Following the screening, there will be an opportunity to network with fellow filmmakers at a local venue (TBD). The Big Short Film Festival will also return next year, covering all genres of short film. Submissions open in November!
Indies on the Island is where music and film collide on the Texas coast. Over four unforgettable days each February, Galveston Island transforms into a creative playground celebrating the next wave of independent filmmakers and musicians. Experience live performances, short film screenings, industry panels, workshops, and awards beneath the island sun and coastal breeze. Whether you’re here to create, connect, or simply be inspired—Indies on the Island is your stage, your screen, your story.
The coast is calling—will you answer?
