Logo of Halo International Film Festival

Deadline
16 May 2026


Published: 14 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Halo International Film Festival

Saint-Petersburg, Russia


HALO International Film Festival is festival with live screenings. Every season we're selecting best works that will run in program and screened in the famous cultural space of Machty in Sevkabel port, St. Petersburg

On May 19, the Halo Festival will host a screening in Sevkabel port, Saint-Petersburg and on 23 May in Monkey Space, Orenburg

The main goal of the Halo Festival is to create a space for introductions and future collaborations.

We want viewers and filmmakers to meet in person, so every season we hold Q&A sessions with the authors of the films. And after the screenings, we organize after-parties, where you can socialize and make new connections in an informal atmosphere.

Submit your applications and we'll see you at the festival!

IMDb Qualifying Festival

https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0032078/2023/1


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Logo of XVI FILM FESTIVAL: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE - 2025

Deadline
16 May 2026


Published: 14 May 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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XVI FILM FESTIVAL: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE - 2025

Bogotá, Colombia


The 17th Film Festival: Childhood and Adolescence – 2026 is a celebration featuring spaces for audiovisual exchange and education for children, adolescents, and young adults, with screenings, recreational activities, workshops, panels, and discussions. Its primary objective is to promote Bogotá as a pioneering city in Latin America in terms of ensuring that children and adolescents are visible, play a leading role, and enjoy full rights through audiovisual production. Participation in the exhibition and audiovisual content sharing activities is free of charge.

The Festival will take place from September 7 to 12, 2026.

Children and adolescents will have access to an audiovisual program consisting of national and international animated and fiction short films, television series, and the “FESTICINE AWARD” category, which is awarded to audiovisual works created by children in Colombia and around the world. These will be accompanied by recreational activities that encourage reflection on the central theme: “CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.”


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 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic



 
Logo of KORTERRAZA short film festival

Deadline
16 May 2026


Published: 14 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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KORTERRAZA short film festival

Vitoria, Spain


Short and music outdoor. This is what is proposed Korterraza, a festival of short films that celebrate its SEVENTEENTH edition of June 24 to 27, 2026 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, and throughout the summer, the twelfth edition of Korterraza Araba.


GOYA!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other



 
Logo of 19th Baixada Animada - Ibero-American Festival of Animated Film

Deadline
16 May 2026


Published: 14 May 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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19th Baixada Animada - Ibero-American Festival of Animated Film

São João de Meriti, Brazil


One of the main events dedicated to the promotion of contemporary production of Ibero-American animation cinema reaches its 18th edition punctuated with attractions, in addition to the already traditional parade of the main animated productions in Portuguese and Spanish.


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 Animation



 
Logo of Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival

Deadline
16 May 2026


Published: 14 May 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival

New York, United States


Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival is the world's premier event series dedicated to the beautiful game.

Founded and organized by passionate soccer fans, we can't get enough of the game, its stories, and its storytellers. We live and breathe the soccer lifestyle, and we are dedicated to sharing it with others. That's why K+S is not only a festival, but also a gathering for the entire soccer culture community of North America -- and beyond.

The flagship festival in New York City is held every summer. It is our centerpiece and is a vital, circle-the-date part of the NYC soccer scene. More than just a showcase of soccer films, each K+S festival is a full cultural event, including film screenings, featured speakers, panel discussions, photography/art exhibitions, literary readings, and more.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



 
Logo of Berlin Indie Shorts Festival

Deadline
16 May 2026


Published: 14 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Berlin Indie Shorts Festival

Berlin, Germany


Multi-award-winning film directors Yuri Maslak & Olga Tugaeva invite you to take part in the Berlin Indie Shorts Festival, which takes place in the cinematic capital of Europe. Berlin is a city where different cultures and nationalities meet, a city where the spirit of freedom and creativity reigns.

Our international film festival was created by directors for directors. There are no formalities, only fair professional evaluation by an international jury and inspiring interaction with colleagues. We have no dress code or red carpet; the focus here is not on the beauty of the celebrity guests' outfits, but on your film. Our festival is a platform for discussion and collaboration, an opportunity to feel part of the process, regardless of status or fame.

The Berlin Indie Shorts Festival strives to present the most daring, innovative, and inspiring films from around the world, striking in their originality and unique approach to storytelling. Short films are the art of telling great stories with minimal resources, capturing a spirit in a matter of minutes and leaving a lasting impression on viewers. Here, short films cease being the "little brother" of feature films and acquire their own uniqueness and value.

Our festival is held four times a year at the legendary creative space Heckmann-Höfe, our Berlin's Montmartre. Summer, fall, winter, and spring - each season is beautiful in its own way and brings its own unique inspiration. A fitting conclusion to each season is the live screening of the winning films and the award ceremony for their creators.

Welcome to Berlin!

NO CLICHÉS. NO LIMITS. JUST PURE ART.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Shorts In Season Film Festival

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Shorts In Season Film Festival

Berlin, Germany


Shorts In Season Film Festival is a bi-annual celebration of bold, brilliant short indie films under 20 minutes, made in Europe or by European filmmakers. The festival exists because we believe short indie films deserve a proper spotlight, a big screen, and a real audience. Run biannually, not just once a year, Shorts In Season gives filmmakers double the chance to share their work and get involved.

Based in Berlin — one of Europe’s most vital creative capitals — we aim for our events to be a place where filmmakers meet, talk, and connect, and where stories come alive before a crowd that truly cares.

Filmmakers with selected films are encouraged to attend and take part in the Q&A discussion on the night after their film has been screened. Of course, there are also plenty of opportunities to network with other filmmakers and attendees.

Shorts In Season's upcoming Summer Edition 2026 will be held at the intimate and beloved IL KINO, a former bakery turned film institution, located within East Berlin’s popular Neukölln district. Like our festival, IL KINO celebrates independent films and showcases international voices and is driven by an independent spirit.

Our team previously ran the Made In Melbourne Film Festival (2009–2016). As indie filmmakers ourselves, we’re here to support fellow indie voices, build a network, and bring people together around the thing we all love most: powerful, personal, unforgettable short films and storytelling.

Read the Submission Rules to see if your film fits before submitting your work. We look forward to viewing your film.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of Kat`s Film Fest

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Kat`s Film Fest

Buffalo, United States


Kat's Film Fest is a film festival dedicated to highlighting Black voices and storytelling on the day of Black American liberation, Juneteenth. The event will open with an open mic.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Bitcoin FilmFest 2026

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Bitcoin FilmFest 2026

Warsaw, Poland


Bitcoin FilmFest 2026, hosted since 2023 in Warsaw, Poland, welcomes filmmakers, artists, technologists, and curious visitors for four days of screenings, conversations, concerts, and social events.

Notable films this year include “Bitcoin Executor,” “Finding Satoshi,” “Unbanked,” multiple shorts and new AI-driven contest, alongside an open stage for pitches, workshops on storytelling, and evenings filled with music and good company. More than a festival, it’s a meeting point for the Bitcoin community’s ideas and stories - probably the biggest cultural event for Bitcoin subculture. Get your tickets now!


- Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland

- June 4–7, 2026

- Tickets: [bitcoinfilmfest.com/bff26](https://bitcoinfilmfest.com/bff26)


**What to expect:**

- ~7–13 curated films (including premieres)
- AI films competition
- Best community of global bitcoiners
- Filmmaker Q&As, panels, open mic
- Live music + DJs
- Workshops (film, Bitcoin, storytelling)
- Pitch stage with prizes & grants
- Networking breakfasts, riverside hangs & Warsaw tours
- Artist gallery
- AI SHORTS CONTEST — win up to 2.5M sats - Create a short film about the future of money using AI - Finalists screen live in Warsaw - Deadline: May 31 - https://ordain.art/bff26


A cultural spark in the world of Bitcoin. 4 days. 1 city. 210 seats.


Come for the films — stay for the vibe. Let’s unfiat the culture.
https://bitcoinfilmfest.com/bff26


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Logo of Energy: International Sport Cinema

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Energy: International Sport Cinema

Tlalnepantla, Mexico


BLUE MULTIMEDIA Y ENTRETENIMIENTO INVITES
filmmakers, videographers, and other audiovisual creators to participate with their sports-themed materials or works in the first edition of Energía: Cine Deportivo Internacional. It will take place from June 11 to 15, 2026, in different venues in Mexico City.

The materials must be exclusively sports-themed.
Works in the categories of documentary, fiction, and animation in short and feature film formats, with no duration restrictions, produced from 2020 to date, are eligible to participate.

This includes works in progress, with priority given to materials that are unpublished or have not been released in Mexico.

REGISTRATION:

Works of any nationality may participate using the FESTHOME platform. Participants accept that the registration of their work does not guarantee its selection or screening, as it is not part of the official selection.

Participants must pay the corresponding registration fee.

If selected, the participant agrees to wait for the official selection email and not to publish the notification before ENERGIA makes its official selection public.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Music Video



 
Logo of Turicine Ecuadorian Film Festival

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Turicine Ecuadorian Film Festival

Quito, Ecuador


Turicine Film Festival (FECT), organized by Grupo Turicine aims to promote and showcase Ecuadorian cinematic production by fostering interaction between local talent and the general public in order to reach, encourage and develop new audiences across the country. The 2026 edition of FECT is supported by Ministerio de Cultura y Patrimonio and Instituto de Fomento a la Creatividad y la Innovación.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of ATOM Film Festival

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Has submission fees
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Feature films


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ATOM Film Festival

Coimbatore, India


ATOM Film Festival

About ATOM Film Festival:

ATOM Film Festival, a sister festival of the Ooty Short Film Festival (a pioneering platform that has engaged global audiences for over 9 years), is a dynamic new movement dedicated to uncovering the fundamental truths of our world through documentary filmmaking. Named for the atom—the building block of matter—ATOM empowers filmmakers to dissect urgent global issues, from climate crises and AI ethics to social inequality and cultural preservation, transforming viewers into advocates for change.

Why Submit Your Film?

Legacy & Credibility: Born from the legacy of the Ooty Short Film Festival, ATOM combines proven expertise with a bold, futuristic vision for documentary storytelling.

Global Impact: Showcase your work to audiences and industry leaders passionate about truth, justice, and innovation. Films that illuminate hidden narratives, amplify marginalized voices, or challenge misinformation will thrive here.

Community & Action: Join a vibrant community of filmmakers, activists, and thought leaders through panels, workshops, and networking events designed to spark dialogue and mobilize collective action.

Themes We Champion: AI Ethics, Ecology, Culture & Society


Your Film, Our Mission:

ATOM is more than a festival—it’s a catalyst for global awareness. We seek documentaries that break down complex issues to their core, inspire empathy, and drive tangible change. Whether your work exposes systemic injustices, explores ethical frontiers in technology, or preserves fading cultures, ATOM provides the platform to amplify your voice.

Join the Movement:

Submit your documentary via Festhome and become part of a festival that bridges the visionary spirit of Ooty’s legacy with a relentless focus on truth. Together, we’ll turn stories into action.


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary



 
Logo of Mesa International Film Festival

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Mesa International Film Festival

Mesa, United States


The Mesa Film Festival is a laid back event for filmmakers from around the globe. to showcase their films and create unique opportunities to network and have a great time. This festival was created to highlight creativity from diverse voices. The Mesa International Film Festival is also very different from traditional festivals in that we don't hava premiere or age of film rules. We will show what we want, when we want. We just want everyone to have a good time and help people do what they love to do.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Arco Iris

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Arco Iris

Ribes de Freser (Transhumant Festival), Spain


El premio de cortometraje Arcoris se enmarca en un proyecto europeo transfronterizo entre dos festivales hermanos que son Festival Internacionale de Film d’Environement y el Festival Transhumant de cinema compromès.

El objetivo del premio es valorizar la producción cinematográfica basado en temas medioambientales de ambos lados de los Pirineos.

Un eje importante es la relación entre la humanidad, naturaleza y transición ecológica.

Enlace Transhumant Festival: https://www.transhumant.com/
Enlace Festival International du Film d’Environnement: https://lefredd.org/


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of Cine No Visto

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Cine No Visto

Linares, Spain


CINE NO VISTO

International low-budget independent film festival

PRESENTATION

Festival de Cine no Visto has the main objective of giving visibility to those independent and low or no budget productions which, for different reasons, don’t reach the major public and whose only option for a greater recognition is found in festivals.

The organization of the Festival de Cine no Visto is aware of the great effort that producers have to endure in order to carry out a project with very limited means. Technical aspects are for us just another element in the process, so the main reasons to be selected will not depend on the means used. We are much more interested in what is told and the symbolism in each shot.
We are undoubtedly going to consider all and each of the aspects: performance, editing, cinematography, music, screenplay, to sum up, everything necessary in the production of an audiovisual project.

CATEGORIES

⦁ Best feature film
⦁ Best Foreign short film
⦁ Best Andalusian short film
⦁ Best Spanish short film

*AWARDS

⦁ Best feature film (International and Andalusian)
⦁ Best short film (within each category)
⦁ Best actor (feature film)
⦁ Best director (feature film)
⦁ Best cinematographer (feature film)
⦁ Best film editing (feature film)
⦁ Best screenplay (feature film)
• Best sound
• Best music
⦁ Best film from Jaén (feature or short)

* If your film has been awarded but nobody from your team can attend to the awards ceremony, you won´t receive a physical prize.

** Some categories can be declared void if the jury considers that appropriate.


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Fantastic  Terror  Other



 
Logo of NAVARRA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films

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NAVARRA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Pamplona, Spain


Focus 2026: THE SOCIAL CRISES OF THE 21ST CENTURY
• Environmental crisis
• Housing crisis
• Population aging crisis
• Migration crisis
• Geopolitical balance crisis

The Navarra International Film Festival (NIFF) provides a platform and recognition for creators of fiction, documentary, and animated films. It is recognized as a qualifying festival for the Goya Awards of the Spanish Film Academy, a qualifying festival for the Fugaz Awards (the Goya Awards for short films in Spain), and is rated by IMDb.

Since its first edition in 2019, NIFF has promoted social debate by addressing themes that place people at the heart of its mission, such as the state of the planet and its inhabitants, migration, feminism, diversity, and integration. Through these initiatives, the festival seeks to raise awareness and foster social values, confronting a lack of commitment and giving voice to a wide variety of opinions and perspectives.

Through its various sections and awards, NIFF promotes Regional, National, European, Ibero-American, and International films.


GOYA!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other



 
Logo of Babul Eco Film Fest

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Babul Eco Film Fest

HYDERABAD, India


10th Babul Eco Film Fest 2026 has both competitive and non-competitive sections.

1) Short Film Contest-SFC: Duration below 5 minutes on any topic of ENVIRONMENT

2) Green Film Screenings-GFS: Duration above 5 minutes below 60 minutes.On any topic related to Environment, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development, Climate action etc.,

The main festival happens in Hyderabad, Telangana India during June 2026 and later travels to different places.
After this some films will have repeat screenings at different venues based on the themes as per the date and audience suitability.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of COLONYA PALMA MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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COLONYA PALMA MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

Palma, Spain


The Mountain Film Festival of Palma (Mallorca) opens the 2026 call for the competitive section of short films, which aims to promote and promote short films about mountains (alpinism, expeditions, climbing, speleology,...), nature and ethnography associated with mountains.


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 Documentary



 
Logo of Cine a la Vista! Youth International Film Festival

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Cine a la Vista! Youth International Film Festival

San Martín de los Andes, Argentina


We are makeing the International Youth Film Festival Cine a la Vista! since 2014 in San Martín de los Andes. It gathers teenagers from the country and neighboring countries with the aim of being an exclusive jury in the different categories presented by the festival. They are days of encounter, cinema, debate and various activities that are linked to the audiovisual art.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other



 
Logo of 12 International Film Festival in the Mountains

Deadline
15 May 2026


Published: 13 May 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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12 International Film Festival in the Mountains

Salento, Colombia


International call for entries, official competition of short and feature films, 12th International Film Festival in the Mountains.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental