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Deadline
22 Mar 2026


Published: 20 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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FANTLLANES

Oviedo, Spain


Participation Rules

The IV FANTLLANES, to be held from April 16th to 18th, 2026, in Llanes, aims to promote and recognize creativity and talent within the fantasy film industry, providing a distribution platform for filmmakers in this genre.

Key Dates
Submissions open: Starting February 10th, 2026.

Submission deadline: March 22nd, 2026.

Festival dates: April 16th to 18th, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements
National and international short and feature films belonging to the fantasy genre in any of its variants (science fiction, horror, thriller, etc.) are eligible to participate.

General Conditions
Each participant may submit up to two works.

Works must have been produced within the last two years.

Short films previously submitted to past editions of FANTLLANES will not be accepted.

Format and Submission
Short films must be submitted in digital format.

Submissions shall be sent via a download link or through online platforms.

Selection and Jury
A selection committee will evaluate the entries and choose those that will move on to the competition phase.

The festival jury will consist of professionals from the film and culture industries.

Awards will be granted in various categories, to be announced soon.

Exhibition Rights
Participants grant the organization the exhibition rights for the selected works exclusively for their screening during the festival.

Acceptance of Terms
Participation in the IV FANTLLANES implies full acceptance of these terms and conditions.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Molden VideoArt Festival

Deadline
22 Mar 2026


Published: 20 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Molden VideoArt Festival

Santander, Spain


Molden Festival Internacional de Videoarte es un evento cinematográfico que tendrá lugar en el Centro Cultural Ateca, y en Tabacalera (Santander), del 7 al 9 de mayo de 2026. En este tiene cabida cualquier trabajo relacionado con la innovación y la creación artísitca. Se admite cualquier género cinematográfico.

El objetivo del festival es promover la producción y la difusión de obras de videocreadores tanto nacionales como internacionales, que fomenten los valores positivos y de progreso del arte y la tecnología, y que sirvan de consulta para cualquier tipo de público. La temática es totalmente libre.


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Toyama International Film Festival

Deadline
22 Mar 2026


Published: 20 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Toyama International Film Festival

Toyama, Japan


The 13th Annual Toyama International Film Festival will take place in June of 2026 in Toyama Prefecture. With such great success in previous years, we are excited to once again share the visions of filmmakers from all over the world with our local community in the countryside of Japan.

Submissions will be open until March 22nd, 2026.

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The Annual Toyama International Film Festival (TIFF) began in the rural prefecture of Toyama, Japan. Started by a few English teachers in the area, we hoped to reach people not just in Japan, but around the globe.

The first TIFF took place in a small room inside of a shopping center, where about 70 people watched the 10 films we had received. The following year was a tremendous success with over 100 submissions from different countries, quite a step from our first year. The event was held in the city of Toyama at a local independently-owned venue, Bodegas-Mambo with around 80-100 guests coming to view the films. Every year since, we hope to expand even further and provide an even larger venue for participants and the movie-going community in Japan.

Today, with over 3000 submissions each year from countries around the world, TIFF has become a highly-anticipated annual event and a staple of Toyama's international community.

Note: Due to time constraints, we cannot accept films that run over 10 minutes. However, any genre of short film will be considered for exhibition.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of UllNu - Festival Audiovisual d’Andorra

Deadline
22 Mar 2026


Published: 20 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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UllNu - Festival Audiovisual d’Andorra

Andorra la Vella, Andorra


Festival Ull Nu:

It is a space to encourage, spread and fertilize creativity, art, culture and young talent.

It is a meeting point, exchange and dialogue between young creators coming from all over the Pyrenees and professionals from the film and audiovisual industry.

It is an alternative, original and innovative leisure proposal that aims to promote and bring to Andorra new proposals and audiovisual trends.

It is a unique experience, a festival of cinema and audiovisual.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
22 Mar 2026


Published: 20 Mar 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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GELOS Comedy Film Festival

Moscow, Russia


Greek mythology Gelos is the divine personification of laughter, the most welcome of the gods, always owes its success to some novel subterfuge. This deity favourably and affectionately accompany everywhere the person who arouses and enacts his laughter, and he will never allow you to grieve in mind, but will implant continual joy on your countenance with his sunny elegance.

We hope you will join us in a days full of fun and endless laughs! We will highlight comedy short and feature films, web series, TV episodic, filmed sketch comedy, Dark Comedy, music video and animation with the goal of screening the best comedic content from around the world for a wide audience! Our dual emphasis is on “discovering” great comedic talent with the purpose of promoting it to both the entertainment industry and the Moscow public, as well as, showcasing the works of seasoned professionals and well-known stars. We are proud to showcase, connect and promote talented comedy filmmakers from all over the world.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of International film festival - El Cine Suma Paz

Deadline
22 Mar 2026


Published: 20 Mar 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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International film festival - El Cine Suma Paz

Bogotá, Colombia , Colombia


The International Film Festival - El Cine Suma Paz is an event that takes place for the first time and brings together cinematographic content related to the Culture of Peace and the protection of the environment.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of MANIFESTARTE Film Festival

Deadline
22 Mar 2026


Published: 20 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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MANIFESTARTE Film Festival

Lima, Peru


For this edition, the competitive section consists of two official categories:

1) Peruvian Feature Film Competition

2) International Feature Film Competition

3) Peruvian Short Fiction Film Competition

4) Peruvian Short Documentary Film Competition


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary



 
Logo of Folkestone Film Festival

Deadline
21 Mar 2026


Published: 19 Mar 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Folkestone Film Festival

Folkestone , United Kingdom


Our IMDb qualifying festival champions independent filmmakers with original ideas. We are primarily a Short Film Festival but award feature length submissions and include clips and trailers at our awards events. Award Winners are welcome to add their accolades to our IMDb page.

Winners will receive Official Laurels and Digital Certificates. Printed Certificates are presented at live events only.

Award winners can add their accolades to our IMDb page here: https://m.imdb.com/event/ev0073770/2025/1/

Folkestone Film Festival are recognised by the Global Recognition Awards for our significant contribution to independent cinema and our commitment to inclusive filmmaking. We try to minimise financial barriers for filmmakers by keeping submission costs low.

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
https://youtube.com/@folkestonefilmfestival?si=D-ntZzi7Li9k0hEF

We are a small festival who love to hold Q&A sessions with filmmakers. We thank you for your patience when waiting for us to respond to emails and uploading online content. Selected submissions will be notified via Festhome and Email.

We look forward to seeing your films soon!

A big thank you to our sponsors A. Simmons, the Jewellers of the South East. Our festival partners, Silver Screen Cinema. BritFlicks, FilmmakerDASH, StudentFilmmakers Magazine & Kent Kino.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of GET BACK! Music Doc Fest

Deadline
21 Mar 2026


Published: 19 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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GET BACK! Music Doc Fest

Majadahonda, Spain


GET BACK! Music Doc Festival is a film festival dedicated to Spanish non-fiction cinematographic works whose themes are linked to music. We want to claim and promote the great quantity, quality and variety of works dedicated to the genre in our country, and bring them closer to the public in movie theaters. The festival has got three competitive sections (national feature film, national short-film, and national videoclip), and also non competitive screenings and parallel activities.

The 2nd edition of the festival will take place presentially from May 27 to 31 at Cines Zoco Majadahonda (Madrid), and online for some sections.


Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary  Music Video



 
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Deadline
21 Mar 2026


Published: 19 Mar 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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SilverVox Film & Music Festival

Frederick, United States


The SilverVox Film & Music Festival is set to make an exciting debut in Frederick, Maryland, marking its inaugural year with a bold and vibrant celebration of cinematic and musical artistry. Spanning multiple days and venues, the SilverVox Fest promises a dynamic blend of film screenings, live music, and immersive events that will transform the city into a creative hub for both local residents and visiting artists.

With a diverse lineup of feature-length and short films from around the globe, the SilverVox Fest will showcase the talents of emerging and established filmmakers. Audiences can expect a rich array of genres and styles, highlighting the best in local, national, and international cinema. From emotionally resonant dramas to thought-provoking documentaries and boundary-pushing experimental works, the festival aims to engage viewers with stories that spark conversation and inspire connection.

The heart of the festival will beat strongest at the historic Weinberg Center, where most of the marquee screenings and programs will take place. However, the SilverVox Fest is a truly city-wide experience, with additional screenings and events hosted across various Frederick venues, creating a festival atmosphere that spills into the streets and engages the broader community.

Beyond the films themselves, the festival offers a packed schedule of music and interactive events. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and mingle with filmmakers during panels, Q&A sessions, closed-captioned films, and intimate gatherings. These moments provide a behind-the-scenes look into the creative process and foster exchanges between artists and audiences. Live music performances will be interwoven throughout the festival, featuring both local bands and visiting acts, ensuring that the soundtrack to the SilverVox Festival is as exciting and eclectic as its film lineup.

Produced by SilverVox.org. A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit.
Creativity Connects Us


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of 2º Maria Joana Festival de Cinema Canábico

Deadline
20 Mar 2026


Published: 18 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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2º Maria Joana Festival de Cinema Canábico

Florianópolis , Brazil


Primeiro festival de cinema canábico do Brasil chega na segunda edição ampliando a janela de Temas.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Mokpo Theater International Film Festival (MTIFF)

Deadline
20 Mar 2026


Published: 18 Mar 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Mokpo Theater International Film Festival (MTIFF)

Mokpo-si, South Korea


Launched in 1926 as the first modern theater in the region, Mokpo Theater has long been the heart of South Korea’s early cinematic history. Reborn in 2026, the Mokpo Theater Film Festival (MTFF) continues this century-old legacy, evolving into a dynamic platform for discovering the next generation of global cinema.

Unlike traditional annual festivals, MTFF operates on a unique quarterly cycle (April, July, and October), culminating in the Grand Final Awards Ceremony in December. This structure ensures a year-round celebration of filmmaking and continuous engagement with the audience.


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Muestra Cine+Video Indígena

Deadline
20 Mar 2026


Published: 18 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Muestra Cine+Video Indígena

Santiago , Chile


The nineteenth version of the Muestra Cine + Video Indígena, organised by the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, opens its call for entries from 21 November to 7 March 2026 to films by indigenous and non-indigenous filmmakers whose central theme is indigenous peoples, especially in Latin America.

The curatorial committee of the festival will place special emphasis on selecting works that portray cultural and territorial aspects of these nations, such as: processes of safeguarding cultures, protection and defence of territories and the environment, human rights, identity tensions and political reflections. In addition, works spoken in indigenous languages and which have been made in a participatory manner with indigenous communities or through the training processes of indigenous film schools will be highlighted.The nineteenth version of the Muestra Cine + Video Indígena, organised by the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, opens its call for entries from 30 November to 7 March 2025 to films by indigenous and non-indigenous filmmakers whose central theme is indigenous peoples, especially in Latin America.

The curatorial committee of the festival will place special emphasis on selecting works that portray cultural and territorial aspects of these nations, such as: processes of safeguarding cultures, protection and defence of territories and the environment, human rights, identity tensions and political reflections. In addition, works spoken in indigenous languages and which have been made in a participatory manner with indigenous communities or through the training processes of indigenous film schools will be highlighted.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Sabadell Film Festival

Deadline
20 Mar 2026


Published: 18 Mar 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Sabadell Film Festival

Sabadell, Spain


The Festival de Cinema de Terror de Sabadell, celebrates the Seventh Edition of our Fiction Short Film Competition.

They have space for all the short films of Terror, Gore, Thriller, Fantastic, Science-Fiction, Dark Humor or Freak, in all their meanings and variants.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Fantastic  Terror



 
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Deadline
20 Mar 2026


Published: 18 Mar 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films

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Paris festival international nouvelle génération acteurs/actrices

Paris, France


In Paris France in collaboration with UGC , Quartier Jeunes Paris and the city of Paris the third edition of the international film festival dedicated to the new generation of actors and actress.

During 8 days a presentation of films from all regions of the world and open to all themes, including at least one main role in the film played by a young person under 27.

Welcome to Paris. All films selected in competition will be presented by the director and an actor invited by the festival.

A film festival organized by french directors and producers.

To participe all the films must have minimum one lead actor or actress under 27 years old in the cast.

A festival that aims to be a meeting and exchange point between different generations.

An annual meeting place for young and professional actors.

A festival aimed at all audiences.

A red carpet for everybody.

The festival is organize in cooperation with great famous feature film institutions and important broadcast channels.

Important amount of prizes.

2 selections in competition.

BIG SCREEN : feature films.
SHORT : short films.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Fantastic  Terror  Other



 
Logo of Film Festival Sorihuela del Guadalimar

Deadline
20 Mar 2026


Published: 18 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Film Festival Sorihuela del Guadalimar

Sorihuela del Guadalimar, Spain


Only for Spanish Filmmakers


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of MAC fest - Ammuina

Deadline
20 Mar 2026


Published: 18 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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MAC fest - Ammuina

Cava de' Tirreni, Italy


The Macass association promotes new perspectives on the region. The MAC fest together with the many cultural initiatives cultivates the film festival ‘Ammuina’.
‘Ammuina - noises coming from afar’ - is the perfect opportunity to get to know up-and-coming filmmakers, hot topics and unprecedented views dedicated to Innovation, Environment and Social issues.

Visit the website: www.macfest.it

The Fourth Edition of ‘Ammuina’ selects a maximum of 3 short films and the screening will be included in the programme of the MAC fest 2026 in Cava de' Tirreni.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Cineautopsia / Bogota Experimental Film Festival

Deadline
19 Mar 2026


Published: 17 Mar 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Cineautopsia / Bogota Experimental Film Festival

Bogotá, Colombia


The Bogotá Experimental Film Festival, Cineautopsia, celebrates its XII (12th) edition in 2026.
We call upon works and artists from Colombia and around the world who are nonconformist and dissident toward the predominant modes of production and creation; we privilege the author’s gaze in unique creative processes of plastic exploration, making use of diverse technologies/resources/media, and developing individual, collective, or interdisciplinary dynamics of creation.
Throughout these 11 years of the festival, we have been committed to recognizing and highlighting an experimental, poetic, free, radical, and proactive cinema. A cinema that responds to the aesthetic, political, and philosophical needs of its authors, proposing artistic horizons far from conventional formulas and the hegemonic standards of audiovisual production. Our commitment has been to transform the ways of making cinema, exploring diverse methodologies of creation, and consolidating new forms of thought around audiovisual aesthetics and technique. Moreover, we have sought to generate sensitive and emotional encounters with audiences, expanding the possibilities of interaction, mediation, and participation of experimental cinema within the cultural and social spectrum of the community.
We believe that “the experimental” is not simply limited to an aesthetic or technical category within the cinematographic or audiovisual field—or even within the arts in general; we understand it as an unequivocal symptom of a collectivity that refuses to conform to the rules. The experimental represents a powerful way to problematize, question, or subvert what is established in order to transform, to contribute to cultural change and social dialogue.
It is through experimental cinema that we find authentic forms of creating audiovisual art, and in this way, we give space to every artistic manifestation in which form and content take risks to dismantle what is established, exploring creative boundaries that challenge generalized aesthetics, using in variable ways all types of devices, elevating both expressive means and the relationship between the audience and the work, while also inviting new forms of exhibition and circulation strategies.
“We rebel against conventions, against the tyranny of what is established, and against the invisible chains that bind creation to the canon. We oppose the domestication of the creative spirit, the cultural anesthesia that turns art into a soulless product, a good of empty and sterile entertainment or consumption.”
Within the ecosystem of conventional audiovisual production—directed by large industries or political/economic agendas and marked by repetitive formulas and pre-established narratives—experimental cinema emerges as a dissident voice. It defies the norm, questions established structures, proposes counter-narratives, and becomes a trigger for innovation, critical reflection, cultural transformation, and the search for new paths and forms of human expression. Experimental cinema is avant-garde and stands as a space of exploration, dissection, and reconfiguration of what we understand as the cinematographic image. We value fragmentation, deconstruction, error, and nonsense. Experimental cinema questions the very modes of existence of traditional cinema.
We also inquire into expanded cinema, in its performative or installation dimensions, which explore the body and action in real time, involving formats such as live cinema, VJ, mapping, fulldome, live coding, new media, multimedia cabaret, interactivity, or transmedia. These practices not only transcend the screen but also turn the cinematographic act into a living and ephemeral experience.
Under these parameters, any audiovisual work—without limitation of format, duration, or technique—is welcome to apply. We accept works that align with this idea of experimental cinema and explore subgenres such as found footage, cameraless cinema, abstract cinema, mixed media film/video, video art, video sculpture, video dance, choreo cinema, video performance, choreography and improvisation, music video, animation, screen art, expanded cinema, virtual reality, new media audiovisuals, etc.
In this 12th edition of the festival, which will take place in Bogotá in August 2026, we aim to strengthen programming in alternative and exhibition spaces, as well as online circulation through the festival’s official web platform. We will feature film screenings in theaters and alternative venues, artist talks, academic activities, industry meetings, creative laboratories, among others. All experimental audiovisual artists from around the world are welcome to the 12th edition of the Bogotá Experimental Film Festival, Cineautopsia.


International Festival

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Feature film festival


 Documentary  Animation  Experimental



 
Logo of PITCHING - HUESCA INTERNACIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HUESCA

Deadline
19 Mar 2026


Published: 17 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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PITCHING - Festival Internacional De Cine De Huesca

Huesca, Spain


El Festival Internacional de Cine de Huesca (HIFF), en su 54.ª edición, lanza la segunda convocatoria de su Pitching HIFF con el objetivo de impulsar el nuevo talento y fomentar la creación de cortometrajes de profesionales emergentes en España.

El Pitching HIFF se concibe como un espacio de encuentro entre jóvenes cortometrajistas y productoras interesadas en apoyar proyectos de profesionales emergentes, abarcando cortometrajes de ficción, documental, no ficción y animación.


HIGHLIGHTED!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of WORK IN PROGRESS - HUESCA INTERNACIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HUESCA

Deadline
19 Mar 2026


Published: 17 Mar 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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WORK IN PROGRESS - HUESCA INTERNACIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HUESCA

Huesca, Spain


The Huesca International Film Festival (HIFF) announces the second edition of Work in Progress HIFF, a platform designed to promote, showcase, and support Ibero-American short films in the advanced stages of post-production.

The call aims to provide creative and industry support to projects that are currently in the editing or finalization phase, facilitating their completion and subsequent circulation in festivals.

The submission deadline is March 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror