GIJÓN/XIXÓN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (FICX) aims to showcase a wide and varied selection of auteur cinema currently being produced worldwide and especially focused on innovative films and emerging filmmakers. High quality, personal, young in its shape, edgy and independent cinema at a creative level. During its selection process, the Festival will prioritise those works of interest that have their World, International, European or Spanish premiere at FICX as well as those that do not have commercial distribution agreements in the Spanish territory.
Acknowledged as “Specialized Festival” by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association)
Terror film Festival SUSPIRIA FILM FEST
1. Suspiria Film Festival is an international film festival specializing in horror cinema. Therefore, all short films, regardless of their country of origin, are eligible to participate in the selection process, provided they belong to the horror genre or category in any of its styles or subgenres, including live-action fiction or non-fiction, animation, found footage, and other formats.
The 360 VR and AR festival, the first Virtual Reality film festival held in Spain, will celebrate its 10th edition on October 14, 15, and 16, 2026, in which the quality and innovation of the films will be rewarded. national and international virtual reality short films.
The contest is organized by Mecal, which organizes Mecal Pro, the Barcelona International Short Film and Animation Festival.
On Halloween, Ibiza sheds its beaches, sun, and nightlife to become horror, blood, and fantasy. The IBIZA HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL has arrived.
· INTERNATIONAL SHORTFILM COMPETITION
· BALEARIC SHORTFILM COMPETITION
· TERROR EXPRESS: Local contest for horror videos recorded with smart phones during the festival.
· PROFESSIONAL DAYS: Masterclasses, roundtable discussions on horror films.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
· MONSTER WALK
· MONSTER FASHION SHOW
· TUNNEL OF TERROR
· Special effects and makeup workshop
· Musical and theatrical performances
The Esteemed City Council of Doña Mencía, through its Departments of Youth and Tourism, the “Cine y Entornos Rurales” Association and the Provincial Council of Córdoba, with the collaboration of the Government of Andalusia, the Subbética Commonwealth and Selpillar Studios, hereby announce the rules for the 2nd EDITION OF THE DOÑA MENCÍA SHORT FILM COMPETITION
ACAS HUÁNUCO E.I.R.L., in coordination with the *Asociación Cultural Amigos por Siempre* (recognized as a "Cultural Hub" [Punto de Cultura] under Directorial Resolution No.
0143-2020/MC) and with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Peru, invites audiovisual creators, producers, film students, cultural institutions, and the general public to participate in the 13th Huánuco Film Festival 2026 (FENACI 2026).
The festival will take place in various free-access cultural spaces across the city of Huánuco—including streets, parks, and main squares—as well as in different provinces within the Huánuco department and in regions bordering it. The initiative aims to decentralize access to cinema, foster audience development, and strengthen the growth of both Peruvian and international filmmaking.
Additionally, part of the program will be broadcast live via the festival's official social media channels, enabling viewers from across Peru and abroad to participate.
The Ilerdenca session is part of the CurtÀneu exhibition, International Short Film Festival in the Valls d'Àneu, located in Pallars Sobirà in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees. It is a specific session for productions made by filmmakers from the Lleida region or shot within this territory, with the aim of promoting filmmaker creativity and especially works considered "Opera Prima", in the lands of Ponent.
The children's short film festival "FolletVisió" aims to promote and disseminate children's and youth cinema linked to the world of fantasy, elves, and fairies from all countries. The aim is to encourage film creativity among children and to offer a platform for emerging filmmakers in this field.
Participation is free, and it will be one of the events of the 14th Avinyonet Follet Fair. A fair attended by more than a thousand people.
International Competition, International Panorama, Argentine Competition and Argentine panorama of short films made in Super 8mm format.
The Mostra Cinepoesia 2026 is a film event that promotes dialogue between cinema and poetry through the screening of experimental short films, video art, or video poetry created by authors, poets, filmmakers, directors, or artists.
The event plans to select approximately 15 original works for screening—whether previously released or not—including those submitted by applicants or invited participants, as well as works from the festival’s collection.
The presence of poetic language is essential in the selected audiovisual works, whether narrated, spoken, sung, or written.
We seek new possibilities for poetic cinema that draws on linguistic experimentation and the synergy between images, sounds, and words.
Our 2026 tribute goes to Elisa Lucinda. We highlight her multidisciplinary career as a Brazilian actress, poet, writer, and singer, as well as her legacy as a champion of poetic power.
For the 2026 edition, the Mostra Cinepoesia has confirmed the following dates:
July 20—Registration begins > Call for Entries opens.
September 10—Registration closes.
September 15—List of Selected Works.
October 21—Premiere of the in-person screening at the MAM Cinematheque in Rio de Janeiro.
October 21—Premiere of the screening and opening of the People’s Jury at the MAM Rio Cinematheque online.
October 24—Announcement of the work with the most votes from the People’s Jury.
26th International Short Film Festival “UNPRECEDENTED FILM”
The festival has been held annually since 2001.
Festival philosophy:
“Every film finds its audience.”
The 26th International Short Film Festival “UNPRECEDENTED FILM” will take place on 30–31 October 2026 in Tallinn, Estonia.
Organizer: Meksvideo Studio
Official festival website:
http://enff.eu/
Call for Entries: 21st Korea University Film Festival (UNIFF 2026)
The 21st Korea University Film Festival (UNIFF 2026) is now accepting submissions from emerging filmmakers and student creators from Korea and around the world.
Under this year’s slogan, “THE NEXT FRAME BEGINS HERE,” UNIFF 2026 invites aspiring filmmakers to share their work and become part of a new generation of cinema.
Submission Period
June 16, 2026, 12:00 AM – September 10, 2026, 11:59 PM (KST)
Eligibility
* Current undergraduate or graduate students, including students on leave, from universities in Korea or abroad
* Individual filmmakers or filmmaking teams
* Films produced by students enrolled in film, media, visual arts, or related programs, as well as student film organizations
* Films selected through an open submission process
Eligible Films
* Narrative / Fiction
* Documentary
* Animation
* Experimental Film
* All other genres
There are no restrictions on genre or runtime.
Production Date
Submitted films must have been produced between June 2025 and the opening of the 2026 festival.
Festival Dates
November 6–8, 2026
Venues
* KU Cinematheque
* Seoul Film Center
Awards
* Grand Prize — KRW 1,000,000 + Award Plaque
* Best Film Award — KRW 500,000 + Award Plaque
* Best Director Award — KRW 500,000 + Award Plaque
* Best Actor Award — KRW 500,000 + Award Plaque
* Best Actress Award — KRW 500,000 + Award Plaque
* Technical Achievement Award — KRW 500,000 + Award Plaque
* Jury Special Award — Award Plaque
* Audience Award — Award Plaque, selected directly by the audience
Total Prize Money: KRW 3,000,000 (approximately USD $2,000, subject to exchange rates), plus trophies and other awards.
How to Submit
For submission instructions, eligibility requirements, rules and regulations, and additional information, please visit the official Korea University Film Festival website:
www.festhome.com
We welcome submissions from student filmmakers, emerging artists, and anyone passionate about film and visual storytelling.
THE NEXT FRAME BEGINS HERE.
http://uniff.kr
Sex Education Film Festival has been created in a time of controversy, which has seen society as a whole debate whether or not schools should receive sex education. Our main goal is to educate and highlight the importance of sex as a part of health education while showcasing how vital it is for young people's development, learning, and overall well-being. The Sex Education Film Festival launches its first edition in February 2021 and is made up of a team of qualified professionals from education, communication, and audiovisuals. We believe this expertise will not only widen the audience’s knowledge and learnings regarding sex education but will also work to make the festival a success.
Hello! We are VALÈIFF • València Indie Film Festival, an international film festival with screening events in València, Spain, and a member of IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals. IBERIFF celebrates independent artists and showcases new productions from across the globe in València (VALÈIFF), Madrid (MADRIFF), Barcelona (BARCIFF), Seville (SEVIFF), Lisbon (LISBIFF), and Montpellier (MONTIFF).
VALÈIFF shares the mission of its associate festivals in supporting emerging talents, encouraging artistic exploration, fostering networking, promoting cultural exchange, engaging with the local community, and providing a platform to celebrate and showcase the work of independent filmmakers.
Fiction, animation, documentary, and experimental films of any genre or subject are welcome!
Nambrocorto es el festival de cortometrajes de Nambroca, una localidad situada en la provincia de Toledo, España. Desde su creación en 2016, su objetivo principal ha sido fomentar la creación artística, la cultura audiovisual y el amor por el séptimo arte entre los habitantes del municipio y sus visitantes, premiando la creatividad y el talento de quienes participan cada año en su convocatoria.
Lo que comenzó como un modesto festival local se ha transformado, gracias al entusiasmo incondicional del público y al firme compromiso de su organización, en un evento con una enorme proyección cultural. A lo largo de sus diez ediciones anteriores, Nambrocorto ha experimentado un crecimiento exponencial en número de participantes, asistentes y actividades, convirtiéndose en un verdadero referente cinematográfico para la región.
En su XI edición en 2026, tras el rotundo éxito y el récord de participación de su décimo aniversario, el festival reafirma su papel como evento cultural de alcance regional y nacional. Se consolida así su formato ampliado de varios días, repleto de proyecciones, talleres, charlas, exposiciones, conciertos y actividades interactivas dirigidas a todos los públicos. Un año más, profesionales del audiovisual de toda España volverán a compartir su experiencia con la comunidad en un entorno participativo y cercano.
Impulsado por el lanzamiento en 2021 de su web oficial y la fuerza de sus canales digitales, Nambrocorto continúa en una constante fase de expansión y visibilidad. Gracias a estas herramientas, el festival amplía su alcance a nivel nacional y aspira a abrir sus puertas, próximamente, a participantes internacionales.
Talleres prácticos, foros de debate, actividades formativas, exhibiciones artísticas, proyectos de impacto social y una potente difusión digital forman el corazón de esta undécima edición, reafirmando a Nambrocorto como un punto de encuentro imprescindible para el talento emergente y el cine de calidad, sin perder jamás sus raíces comunitarias.
The Mairena del Aljarafe Short Film Festival, Mairena Film Festival (here in after MAIFF) will be a cultural event with a program that will host different activities (meetings with industry professionals, 36h short film making rally, projections of the official section...). The festival will be held from October 9 to 17, 2026
in the Seville town of Mairena del Aljarafe.
Hello! We are MONTIFF • Montpellier Indie Film Festival, an international film festival with screening events in Montpellier, France, and a member of IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals. IBERIFF celebrates independent artists and showcases new productions from across the globe in Montpellier (MONTIFF), Madrid (MADRIFF), Barcelona (BARCIFF), València (VALÈIFF), Seville (SEVIFF) and Lisbon (LISBIFF).
MONTIFF shares the mission of its associate festivals in supporting emerging talents, encouraging artistic exploration, fostering networking, promoting cultural exchange, engaging with the local community, and providing a platform to celebrate and showcase the work of independent filmmakers.
Fiction, animation, documentary, and experimental films of any genre or subject are welcome!
The Visualízame festival began in 2011.
Organized by Fundación Inquietarte, the main objective of Visualízame is to serve as a platform for the dissemination of cinematographic works in which women participate in the direction, script and/or production.
Likewise, serve as a dissemination platform for short films that promote equality, in addition to respect for Human Rights. That is why we have two special awards for short films committed to the 2030 agenda of Sustainable Development Goals, and films whose plot addresses the topic of death and mourning.
