African Film Week (AFW) is a vibrant celebration of African storytelling, showcasing a diverse range of films that highlight the creativity, culture, and voices from across the continent. From thought-provoking documentaries to groundbreaking fiction, AFW is a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to share their work with a global audience.
This year’s edition will feature curated screenings, industry conversations, networking opportunities, and a special Cultural Exchange Evening, promoting international collaboration. Whether you’re a filmmaker, film lover, or industry professional, AFW promises an unforgettable experience that honors the power of African cinema.
Since 2013, the International Human Rights Film Festival – Colombia has offered audiences an audiovisual, cultural, and academic program that contributes to audience development, the strengthening of the film and cultural industries, the creation of spaces for dialogue around life, reconciliation, the promotion and defense of human rights, and the construction of ideas for peace.
The Festival is the ideal platform for Colombia’s and the international film community committed to storytelling with a human rights perspective. It serves as a key space for the promotion, circulation, distribution, and exhibition of audiovisual works with limited commercial demand due to their social and thematic focus.
The Festival takes place simultaneously in the cities of Barranquilla, Medellín, Cali, Bogotá, Manizales, Pereira and Quibdó, as well as in about twenty municipalities across the country.
Introduction
The 23rd MonFilmFest, organized by Immagina a.c. APS, returns from July 3 to 12, 2025, to Mombello Monferrato (TO) and in an anywhere format, telling stories through cinema and giving space to new voices and talents. This edition celebrates the theme «This land is my land», paying homage to Monferrato and the planet in their complexity and beauty.
Mission
Discover and promote new talents and cinematic stories through a creative game that becomes a production method. MonFilmFest tells the world starting from Monferrato, with an approach embracing its physical, anthropic, and cultural characteristics, focusing on current themes such as sustainability and inclusivity.
Festival Sections – Cinema Games
1. Seven Days for a Film
This is the heart of MonFilmFest: a challenge to create a short film in just seven days, from writing to screening. This section is divided into two formats:
ON SITE
Invited authors will move to Mombello Monferrato, where they will shoot their film entirely in the local area.
Details:
• Hospitality is guaranteed for up to 5 people (including meals and lodging).
• The crew must be self-transported and equipped with their own gear for filming and editing.
OFF SITE
Invited authors will produce their film anywhere they are, adhering to the same timeline as the ON SITE format.
Details:
• There are no territorial restrictions, but specific rules outlined in the regulations sent to invitees apply.
2. Showcase
A section dedicated to the research and screening of films made after January 1, 2023. There are no restrictions on genre, length, or style. The platform FESTHOME will host the films, making them available to an international audience.
3. Chat si gira!
An innovative game that brings together screenwriters and Artificial Intelligence developers. Authors will write an original screenplay in Italian, using AI as a creative tool to develop synopses, concepts, treatments, and short film scripts, all within seven days.
VÓRTICE - FILM FESTIVAL 2025
GUIDELINES
Vórtice - Film Festival is a cinematic gathering that has taken place in Bogotá and Barrancabermeja since 2023. After two showcases held since that year, the festival will officially host its first full edition in both cities in 2025.
This project is guided by a curatorial vision focused on showcasing cinema from the Global South—without limitations on genre, but with a particular interest in documentary film, archival cinema, experimental film, and docufiction. These forms (and explorations), we believe, are where the most relevant debates and discussions of contemporary cinema are taking place. Our interest is primarily centered on discovering new paths and cinematic inquiries. Our principle is anthropophagic and cannibalistic: to consume, digest, exhibit, reflect on, and engage in dialogue around the cinema that emerges from our territories.
The festival will hold its first official edition from November 7 to 17, in Bogotá, at the Cinemateca de Bogotá and other alternative venues in the capital; and in Barrancabermeja, through the city’s network of independent cinemas.
We invite filmmakers, audiovisual creators, and music video directors from Colombia, Santander, Barrancabermeja, and the Global South to submit their short films and music videos to our 2025 edition.
The EcoFrames Environmental Film Festival is more than a showcase; it’s a dynamic platform where art, activism, and environmental awareness converge. We are located in Greece.
We present films exploring the intricate relationship between humanity and nature, tackling urgent themes like climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and sustainable living. We welcome submissions of both short and feature-length documentaries and fiction films that illuminate our planet's beauty, fragility, and the critical challenges we face. Our curated selection aims to challenge perspectives, deepen understanding, and empower audiences to act. All screenings are free and open to the public.
Utilizing the Solar Cinema Van (member of the Solar World Cinema network), EcoFrames and Kalamata creative Documentary Center brings environmental films directly to communities, transforming public squares, natural landscapes, forests, and beaches into captivating, open-air cinematic venues. This immersive approach fosters a profound connection with nature and broadens access for diverse audiences. Beyond screenings, we offer interactive experiences including panel discussions, workshops, and community-building events.
Accessibility is paramount at EcoFrames. All films are adapted for individuals with disabilities, featuring closed captions, audio descriptions, and, where appropriate, simplified language versions with dubbing. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can engage with your powerful stories.
Our mission is to raise awareness, foster understanding of sustainability, and inspire action. We believe film possesses a unique power to ignite conversations, shift mindsets, and catalyze positive change. We extend our impact beyond the festival through year-round engagement via touring film series, educational programs, and digital platforms.
We are dedicated to inspiring the next generation to build a sustainable future. Through engaging programs like interactive workshops, youth filmmaking initiatives, and nature-focused activities, we nurture creativity, foster a connection with the natural world, and encourage informed advocacy, empowering young people to create a healthier planet.
Join EcoFrames and be part of a vibrant movement dedicated to protecting our planet. Together, we amplify the voices of environmental storytellers and create a lasting impact.
Fourth Veracruz Cineteca Showcase
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The civil association Cineteca Veracruz invites Mexican and international filmmakers to submit their films to the various non-competitive sections of the Fourth Veracruz Cineteca Showcase, which will take place in October and November 2025.
Film submission period: March 3 to June 6, 2025
Selection notification: July 7, 2025
Non-competitive sections
Veracruz Cinema
All filmmakers from Veracruz, Mexico, and abroad are invited to participate in this section, which includes films that have a thematic or conceptual connection to the Veracruz region. Eligible films must be short films (between 5 and 30 minutes in length), either fiction or non-fiction.
Mexican Short Film
All Mexican filmmakers are invited to participate in this section with their short films (5 to 30 minutes in length), either fiction or non-fiction.
Mexican Feature Film
All Mexican filmmakers are invited to participate in this section with their feature films (60 to 120 minutes in length), either fiction or non-fiction.
International Feature Film
Filmmakers of any nationality are invited to participate in this section with their feature films (60 to 120 minutes in length), either fiction or non-fiction.
Animation Special
Filmmakers of any nationality are invited to participate in this section with their animated short films (5 to 30 minutes in length), either fiction or non-fiction.
The Chia Film Festival was born as a tribute to expressive freedom, experimentation, and the poetics of reality that defined the Nouvelle Vague.
Set in an enchanting landscape, among the hills of Tuscia and the historic village of Chia, the festival celebrates cinema as an act of artistic revolution, showcasing short films, feature films, and documentaries that embody the innovative spirit of independent cinema—just as Truffaut, Godard, Varda, and Rohmer once did.
This cultural proposal takes place within the framework of the commemoration of a new anniversary of Punta del Este, celebrating the best independent cinema from around the world. It began as a Mercosur cinema and grew to become an international festival. Cine del Mar has been declared of Presidential Interest and is sponsored and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, the Municipality of Maldonado, the Municipality of Punta del Este, the Ministry of Education and Culture through ACAU (Uruguayan Film and Audiovisual Association), and the embassies of the participating countries.
film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other
*Mumbai Entertainment International Short Film Festival*
*Organized BY*
mumbai Entertainment
& Yogeshpatilfilms
*world all contries participated now*
Film/ Feature Film/Short Film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other
All Entertainment Catagory Accept
Discover Roma Film Corto, the international festival that celebrates innovation and creativity in the world of short films. Located in the heart of the Italian capital, the festival continues to be a point of reference for emerging and established directors, offering them a prestigious showcase in front of an international audience and industry professionals.
The festival offers international visibility thanks to the presence of a jury of experts and prominent guests, guaranteeing the selected short films a wide exposure. It represents an important networking opportunity, encouraging meetings between directors, producers and distributors to create opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.
The awards and recognitions range across different categories, enhancing every aspect of film production, from direction to screenplay, from editing to soundtrack.
Roma Film Corto is more than a festival, it is an immersive cultural experience. Participating means not only presenting your work to a qualified audience, but also experiencing an event that celebrates cinema and creativity in all its forms.
FANTASTIC BENIDORM was created in 2025 to reward the best short, medium-length and feature-length films made during the year.
This is an online event whose basis is the awards ceremony.
The event accepts any type of genre; Horror, Science fiction, fantasy, dramas, comedies, suspense, musicals, documentaries, animation...
The most sought-after prize of the event is the BENID'OR, which includes a cash prize and a statuette. Any of the selected works may be eligible for this award, both non-short films and feature films.
14th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival-25 is a movement to recognize & popularize the work of young & experienced filmmakers from across the India & world. The humble journey of BSFF has began in year 2012 to mark the 100 years celebration of Indian cinema & to salute the contribution of the Kannada film industry towards the development of cinema in India. The festival provide platform to aspiring and professional filmmakers for showcasing their talent with networking & marketing opportunities in film industry.
The festival objective is to create short films culture in India, promotion of upcoming filmmakers, developing sources of revenue generation for short films and to make short film making a commercial enterprise. BSFF-2012-2024 were great success with huge participation of filmmakers from across the country & abroad.
BSFF-25 aim is to even bigger & better with the participation from filmmakers. This year festival will introduce more workshops & master classes. The Miniboxoffice Film Market will be the highlight for those filmmakers who want to venture into feature film production. The short film contest & festival programming will be the delight to treat.
10th EUREKA UNIVERSITY FILM FESTIVAL 2025
The conditions described below correspond to the requirements proposed by EUREKA University Film Festival and its programming team. The registration and selection of audiovisual pieces sent by those students and filmmakers who would like to be part of the official programming depend on these requirements, bases and conditions.
EUREKA University Film Festival is an event initially organized by students from the University Jorge Tadeo Lozano of Bogota and students from different universities in Colombia. The festival will take place from October 14 to 18, 2025 in the city of Bogotá D.C., Colombia.
The call for entries will be open from April 10th until June 03rd, 2025. The only platform we will enable to receive the audiovisual material will be :
https://festhome.com/festival/eureka-festival-universitario-de-cine
We will not receive short films through other channels unless the platform may present an inconvenience around your application, in this case you can send us the materials of your short film to the following email:
programación.eureka@gmail.com
The materials to be sent in those cases are:
-Two (2) copies of the short film
· One (1) in códec ProRes 422, contained as .MOV o .MP4 with a minimum resolution of Full HD 1920x1080px.
· One (1) in códec H264, contained as .MOV o .MP4 with a minimum resolution of full HD 1920x1080px.
-Subtitles in Spanish and English in a .srt file.
-Synopsis.
-PDF file with the Technical Sheet.
-Signed Exhibit Rights (Link to rights: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VxkuXB9We-LX0yikxMDR0pnV7WKFz7j9?usp=sharing )
-Trailer (if available).
-Official Poster.
-3 Stills.
-Director and Producer’s picture.
-PDF file with Profiles for both Director and Producer.
-Instagram account of Director, Producer or Short Film Distributor.
-Video of the Director or Producer inviting the public to come to the EUREKA festival and see his/her film.
You can attach these materials through the platform of your preference, for example: WeTransfer, MyAirBridge, Filemail, etc.
Additionally, the programming team may request short films that they consider should be part of the call by means of the official mail and the festival reserves the power to make direct invitations to outstanding works.
Mister Vorky is an International Festival of One-Minute and Short films, which promotes the best one-minute and short films from all continents. The organizers of the festival is the Independent Film Center Vorky Team, which in this way pays tribute to the great Serbian-American film artist Slavko Vorkapich-Vorky.
Sustain is a film, animation, performing arts, and interactive media festival based in Guildford, Surrey—a cathedral town just a short train ride from London. The theme of the festival has environmental overtones, but we welcome submissions from artists, creators, producers and makers from across the creative and cultural landscapes, with an open invitation to interpret the theme as they see fit. We seek stories and artworks far and wide – local regional, national and global. We want to bring people together to promote the future wellbeing of the planet, as well as the current cultural wellbeing of its inhabitants. We want to deliver experiences that explore the very nature of our species, that probe into our psyches, ask big questions of who we are, and who we might become.
Confirmed venues:
Boileroom
Guildford Institute
Nodus Centre
Lakeside Cinema
Performing Arts Technology Studios
L’arco Film Festival is a celebration of independent cinema and emerging visual arts, designed to showcase new voices in the audiovisual landscape. Our inaugural edition will take place in Madrid in September 2025, featuring:
1. Screenings of short films and video art: Selected for their narrative, technical, and visual innovation.
2.Exhibition of experimental photography: A space to explore new artistic perspectives.
3.Workshops and talks: Activities led by industry professionals to inspire and connect attendees.
The festival serves as an inclusive platform for artists and filmmakers challenging conventional storytelling.
Our mission is to create a space where creativity and innovation take center stage, connecting creators with audiences and fostering cultural dialogue.
The Latin American Film Week will take place over five consecutive days, officially hosted at the San Martín Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in November.
During the event, special activities will accompany the screenings:
International forum on distribution and exhibition
Debate among Latin American film critics
Since 2017, we have been creating spaces for meeting and discussion, working hard on audience development. We believe it is important for our audience to have a good experience at each event and to leave with a desire to continue watching Latin American cinema.
