In the early days of cinema, with the advent of the cinematograph, the avant-garde artists found a new medium of expression, called seventh art, which was soon adopted by the major studios.
Thus, the space occupied by the Santander International Film Festival — Picknic Film Festival, is a place where films of reduced visibility and distribution, but selected for prestigious film festivals, with the approval of the press, have the possibility to be screened.
The 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival will take place from 4th to 9th of September, 2025 in Jecheon City, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea.
Since its inception in 2005, the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) has grown to become one of Asia’s leading music-themed film festivals.
The festival continues to gain popularity among both film enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
JIMFF is dedicated to recognizing and supporting creative filmmakers and musicians from around the world, with the aim of cultivating a dynamic space where music and cinema come together.
The Jecheon International Music & Film Festival is organized by the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival Executive Committee.
ENTRETODOS 18 - Is a free entrance Festival dedicated to the exhibition and award of short films, with up to 25 minutes, of all genres and formats, that addresses issues related to Human Rights.
The Festival takes place in São Paulo. Produced by Prefeitura de São Paulo, Spcine and ESTATE Produções.
ENTRETODOS Festival team.
11º GOiAMuM AUDIOVISUAL
O FESTIVAL GOIAMUM AUDIOVISUAL - 11ª Edição será realizado no mês de julho de 2025, com datas a serem divulgadas nos canais de comunicação do festival, desde a cidade de Natal/RN, nordeste brasileiro, com sessões presenciais e gratuitas.
A programação do FESTIVAL GOIAMUM AUDIOVISUAL - 11ª Edição é composta por filmes de curta e longa-metragem brasileiros distribuídos entre mostras competitivas e paralelas.
Em vista deste regulamento, considera-se filme brasileiro toda obra que possua Certificado de Produto Brasileiro (CPB) registrado junto à Agência Nacional do Cinema (ANCINE); no caso de co-produções, considera-se brasileira obra cuja empresa produtora majoritária seja brasileira.
O FESTIVAL GOIAMUM AUDIOVISUAL - 11ª Edição é uma realização da Casa de Produção, Bobox Produções e Nuvem Nuvem Produções, todas sediada na cidade de Natal/RN.
O 11º Festival Goiamum Audiovisual é uma produção Casa de Produção, Bobox Produções e Nuvem Nuvem Produções. Realização: Prefeitura do Natal, Fundação José Augusto, Secretaria de Estado da Cultura, Governo do RN, Lei Paulo Gustavo, Ministério da Cultura e Governo Federal.
ORGANIZERS
Cultural Association Time & Memory organizes the thirteenth edition of the Short Film Festival called "SHORT TO SOUTH", to be held in Polla (SA)ITALY from the 21 - 22 June 2025 at the Auditorium "Holy Nicolicchio".
Niagara Canada International Film Festival (NCIFF) is an IMDb qualifying festival conducting an innovative international film festival and invites participation from aspiring and upcoming independent filmmakers. A unique film Festival, focusing on opportunity creation for global filmmakers.
[Niagara Canada International Film Festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between Canadian & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. NCIFF also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.]
Our festival supports independent cinema across formats and aims to showcase the best talent & cinema from across the globe.
Niagara Canada International Film Festival (NCIFF) is an IMDb qualifying festival conducting an innovative international film festival and invites participation from aspiring and upcoming independent filmmakers. A unique film Festival, focusing on opportunity creation for global filmmakers.
[Niagara Canada International Film Festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between Canadian & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. NCIFF also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.]
Our festival supports independent cinema across formats and aims to showcase the best talent & cinema from across the globe.
Also, The Niagara Canada International Film Festival is an annual showcase of World Cinema created by world film makers. Films include short, feature, documentaries and Social & Music which explore the culture, history and tradition. It is a unique festival to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the film industry from Canada, USA, Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.
Reaching a potential audience of millions of Ontario-based movie lovers, NIFF (Niagara Canada International Film Festival) provides a unique cultural destination for Niagara and Ontario based ex-patriots to connect with the culture of home through the magic of cinema.
Our Vision:
"Bringing the World to Niagara Falls, Canada through a shared passion for film and the power of storytelling.”
Our Mission
The Niagara Canada International Film Festival is dedicated to the discovery and promotion of Film Makers, Storytellers and Artists and sharing with audiences. Everyone has a story to tell, our goal is to inspire and encourage people to share their stories using the media of film and to create events that enable the sharing of those stories across communities and beyond.
We accept all genres of films from all over the world. We create an opportunity for filmmakers to get their films judged and let them compete with other filmmakers. We perform a comprehensive evaluation process and select only high-quality films.
★ IMDb-Qualifying Film Festival ★
https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0073754/
Avant-Garde Horror & Fantasy Film Festival (AGHFFF) is a bold new force in the global genre circuit, celebrating boundary-pushing horror and fantasy cinema in the breathtaking coastal town of Novigrad - Cittanova, Istria. From slasher to surrealist, folk horror to experimental and hybrid fantasy, AGHFFF showcases daring films that thrill, shock, and mesmerize the senses.
The 1st Edition (June 5th - 8th, 2025) will transform the stunning CMIK - CMC Novigrad - Cittanova cinema including its open-air venue into a pulsating genre film wonderland, complete with exclusive industry panels, a celebrity masterclass, and engaging filmmaker networking nights. Backed by renowned European genre film festivals, AGHFFF is on a mission to establish Istria and Croatia as a premier hub for the celebration and promotion of captivating genre filmmaking. More than just a festival, AGHFFF is a movement, bringing filmmakers, cinephiles, audiences and industry insiders together to freely connect and explore new horizons in genre storytelling—without red ropes. If your film dares to break boundaries, AGHFFF wants it!
Noun. metamorph (plural metamorphs) (biology) an organism that has undergone metamorphosis.
Welcome to the Meta Morph Award 2026, a celebration of the beautiful merging of AI technology and traditional filmmaking. Just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, the film industry is evolving, and we are here to showcase this metamorphosis. We aim to honour the spirit that drives the creation of AI-driven cinematic masterpieces.
We will bring filmmakers, animators, AI technologists, and content creators together to celebrate their collective achievements and inspire future collaborations.
JUDGES
- ANNOUNCED SOON!
The Atena Nike Film Award, now in its fourth edition, is characterized by the space it dedicates more and more each year to emerging talents and first works.
From this year, feature films can also be registered
We are already working on the fourth edition, that of 2025
the theme, like every year, is linked to social issues
location of the new edition and the dates in the phase are being updated - period June 2025.
CSUN Cinema Club is excited to announce we will hold our 5th Annual CineFest Short Film Festival at CSUN's Noski Auditorium on May 9th, 2025 from 2-5PM.
CineFest is a Film Festival focusing on exhibiting short films made by CSUN students.
Selected films will be shown on the big screen in the Noski Auditorium on CSUN campus in front of a live audience.
Tlanchana Fest, Festival of Cinema and Digital Art is carried out by Tlanchana Cultura Audiovisual AC, in order to create an exhibition space for emerging talents from Mexico and the world, by combining elements that promote cinematographic creation in conjunction with new media and digital art.
The 9th Edition of Tlanchana Fest will be held from July 3 to 5, 2025 and will feature a series of screenings, conferences and workshops, as well as facilities and other activities that will be carried out virtually and in person and that will serve as an incentive for the work in cinematographic and digital art matters.
The festival has an international character and all authors with films in compliance with other propositions can participate. Films selected for competition will be judged in two categories:
1. FILM RECIPE - a sort of documentary that should display complete image and/or text instructions for preparation of culinary creations (meals, drinks or deserts), including information about required ingredients and sequence of work. Based on those, after watching film one should be able to prepare the recipe.
2. OPEN CATEGORY - a film that should thematize or depict content related to food and/or drink.
Duration of individual films submitted is limited to 15 minutes.
Cultura Groovy, in collaboration with Frames by Friends, presents the second edition of the Animated Shorts Film Festival.
This festival offers animators in Barcelona the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another.
Submit your film for a chance to share your work in person with a supportive audience and connect with other creatives in your field.
EXPRESAFEST MENTAL HEALTH is a short film festival aimed at raising awareness on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and youth suicide prevention through audiovisual storytelling. Open to filmmakers residing in the Canary Islands. The festival features public screenings, online educational content with industry experts, and a final awards gala.
These guidelines establishes the rules for the selection of Brazilian and international short and feature films to be screened in the competitive programs that will comprise the program of the 1st Goitacá International Film Festival, organized by Quiprocó Filmes, taking place from August 19 to 24, 2025, in Campos dos Goytacazes.
1. OBJECTIVE
The Goitacá International Film Festival aims to promote and disseminate Brazilian and international independent cinema through film screenings, debates, and the exchange between audiences, filmmakers, producers, industry professionals, curators, exhibitors, distributors, and critics. The event includes the International Competitive Program, the Brazilian Competitive Program, the Zezé Motta Program (focused on racial and gender diversity), the Olhares da Planície Program (showcasing films produced in the countryside of Rio de Janeiro), and the Kbrunquinho Program (focused on youth and children's content).
The program also includes a Training Program (workshops and labs), the Goitacá Cine Market (a space for developing new audiovisual projects and networking opportunities), and the North and Northwest Fluminense Cinema and Audiovisual Seminar, featuring panels, lectures, and roundtables.
2. PROGRAMS
2.1. The festival will consist of the following programs:
a) Brazilian Competitive Program:
For short and feature-length fiction and documentary films, whether previously released in Brazil or not. The curatorial team will prioritize contemporary themes, narrative innovation, and strong artistic voices.
b) International Competitive Program:
For short and feature-length fiction and documentary films, whether previously released in Brazil or abroad or not. The curatorial team will prioritize contemporary themes, narrative innovation, and strong artistic voices.
c) Zezé Motta Program:
Dedicated to showcasing and encouraging new distribution windows for Black Brazilian cinema. This section features fiction and documentary short and feature films addressing racial and gender diversity, with priority given to works directed and/or written by Black creators. Named in honor of actress Zezé Motta, born in Campos dos Goytacazes.
d) Kbrunquinho Program:
A competitive section for short and feature films aimed at children and young audiences (Rated: All Ages). Open to all genres, including fiction, documentary, action, animation, and more. A space for young viewers to experience a film festival environment.
e) Olhares da Planície Program:
A competitive section for short and feature films produced in the countryside of Rio de Janeiro state. The curatorial team will value local filmmakers and support the emergence of new talent.
Since June 2024, we have been organising independent and international cinema screenings in Lisbon, its focus being short films.
Our festival's mission is to make culture accessible to everyone!
Curtas na Cesta is Shorts in the Basket in english because we dedicate our time into harvesting the best and freshest cinema out there.
Rural FilmFest, member of Green Film Network (GFN), is an international itinerant film festival, which offers a current overview of international documentary film, fiction and animation in a short, medium and long format related to the rural world, ecology, sustainability and natural and cultural resources. Rural FilmFest is not a common film festival, it is a unique and unrepeatable event. It is a summer camp, with excursions, multi-adventure, geocaching awards ceremony (Yes, you read that right. As a filmmaker you will have to find your trophy at the closing gala via GPS coordinates), international coexistence, dance, party and lifelong friendships. It is the experience of your life and if you attend, you will not want it goes over and you will want to return next year... Just read the reviews to discover the opinions of other filmmakers who have attended the Rural FilmFest. If you have a fiction film, animation or documentary whether it is a short film or a feature film, do not hesitate to submit.
Valdivia International Film Festival showcases Chilean and international cinema in five competitive categories: Feature Competition, Youth Feature Competition, Latin American and Caribbean Short Film Competition, Latin American and Caribbean Children’s Short Film Competition and Chilean Short Film Competition for Film Students. Its non-competitive program includes historical retrospectives, contemporary filmmakers’ retrospectives, political cinema, avant-garde cinema, genre, and a children-family oriented cinema slot.
1.- OBJECTIVES
The festival aims to offer Chilean and foreign filmmakers a place to screen and to compete, and by doing so, promoting national and international film works of artistic quality.
2. DATES
The festival will be held from October 13th to 19th, 2025, in Valdivia, Chile.
Horrorant Film Festival ‘FRIGHT NIGHTS’ is an international horror film festival organised by a genre film distributor and held annually at the best equipped theatres in the heart of Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece.
