МФКД «ДУХ ОГНЯ» задуман зимой 2002 года. В то же время автор замысла – кинорежиссер Сергей Соловьев обсудил идею фестиваля с Губернатором Ханты-Мансийского автономного округа – Югры Александром Васильевичем Филипенко, который и поддерживает фестиваль с самого момента его зарождения . Вскоре было принято постановление Правительства Ханты-Мансийского автономного округа о проведении IМФКД «Дух Огня» с 26 января по 2 февраля 2003 года , и в течение года шла его подготовка. Инициативная группа посетила ряд больших мировых международных фестивалей. Во время подготовки была четко сформирована идеология готовящегося фестиваля, которая включала в себя идею не только ежегодного общественного смотра практически всех дебютных работ , делающих в России, но и существование этих работ в контексте мирового дебютного кино, а так же идею наследования новым русским кино наиболее выдающихся традиции, оставленных нам великим мировым кинематографом второй половины 20 века и великолепным кино исчезнувшего Советского Союза. В это же время были сформированы руководящие органы фестиваля , в частности его бессменный Президентский совет .
Президентский совет Фестиваля :
Президент МФКД «Дух Огня» - Эмир Кустурица
Вице –Президент МФКД «Дух огня» - Мария Зверева
В состав Совета входили
Первый Президент МФКД «Дух Огня» - Сергей Соловьев
Вице –Президент МФКД «Дух Огня» - Александр Абдулов
По ежегодно обновляемому регламенту фестиваля в его структуре предусмотрены следующие официальные и неофициальные смотры:
Международный конкурс дебютных фильмов, в котором могут участвовать любые дебютные фильмы, независимо от их участия в других международных кинофестивалях в количестве 10-12 лент. Из них по регламенту не более, чем два кинофильма могут быть на русском языке. Конкурс оценивает международное жюри , состоящее из 5-ти крупных деятелей международного кинематографа. Предусмотрено присуждение четырех международных призов, обеспеченных денежным вознаграждением.
Ежегодно в разных залах города Ханты-Мансийска и всего Ханты-Мансийского округа –Югры( площадь =534.8 тысяч кв.км., превосходит территорию любого европейского государства, кроме Франции) во время фестиваля идут тематические ретроспективы показа. Из года в год работает программа «Кинематографические мифы народов Севера», «СССР- великое кино» и др. Наличие этих программ позволяет участникам фестиваля и зрителям системно знакомиться с шедеврами мирового кино . Каждый фестиваль посвящается уникальному кинематографическому мастеру ;уже прошли фестивали, посвященные Михаилу Калатозову, создателю великого фильма «Летят журавли» режиссеру Андрею Тарковскому … В рамках фестиваля ежегодно работает клуб детского и юношеского кино, где проводится ретроспективы детских фильмов. Во время фестиваля постоянно работает профессиональных клуб , который всегда обеспечивается уникальной культурной программой , включающей эксклюзивные выступления выдающихся исполнителей классической рок- и поп- музыки. В рамках фестиваля проводится ежегодные фотографические и изобразительные выставки.
Нужно отметить , что все без исключения фестивальные просмотры проходят при заполненных залах. Ханты-Мансийск – студенческий город, и молодежь этого города- самый главный фестивальный зритель и судья. Цифры, которые показывают кинопрокатные организации по окончании каждого фестиваля воистину удивительные. На первом МФКД «Дух Огня»только кинематографические программы при двух фестивальных залах посетило около 50 000 человек. На всех остальных фестивалях вместе с количеством фестивальных залов росло и количество фестивальных зрителей.
ONLY FOR SPANISH FILMMAKERS // SOLO PARA CINEASTAS ESPAÑOLES (EXCEPT THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY SECTION, WHICH IS INTERNATIONAL)
The 3rd International Comedy Film Festival will present to the public contemporary worldwide film production dedicated to the comedy genre in its various variants, enabling the circulation of films that do not find space in the traditional commercial distribution and exhibition medium.
At Filmyway film festival , it is our ongoing mission to champion the work of writers and filmmakers, and this goal has never felt as urgent as it does today.
Filmyway film festival is an annual festival with award ceremony and a live show.
Mumbai is a hotspot for filmmakers who want to promote their independent project.
With so many awards, you have more chances to win! No budget? No problem.
We know how painstakingly difficult it is to make a movie, we even know how hard it is just to write a good script.
We know what it takes, and we're here to reward you so you can get real recognition for your work.
We want to help indie filmmakers find success by celebrating their achievements with a plethora of different awards.
FICSEM Festival, in the Mediterranean area.
For major reasons, and having been immersed in a situation in which we have all been affected, we have decided to adapt to the current situation, and give a new focus to our festival. Maintaining the enthusiasm and passion we feel for the artistic world.
Our festival is aimed at the dissemination and promotion of film authors related to topics of social and/or ecological value.
Because we believe in the power of art as a transformative medium, our contribution from this festival is to give visibility to projects that address environmental and social changes in which we are immersed. We are an international festival because we understand the world beyond barriers, and because we are moved by the need to get to know other cultures and share the best of ours, as it contributes to any improvement in any corner of the world.
The Mediterranean is the climate that surrounds us, and we feel identified with it. In terms of warmth, closeness and transparency. We are a festival that is starting strong, with a large number of committed artists who share our cause, and the desire to share.
And that is why we are not afraid to break the most classic festival patterns. So much so, that in the award for best actor and/or actress, the recognition of the award falls on their social and/or ecological work... And not only on their skills.
Despite having firm ideological foundations. We open ourselves to other artistic areas and initiatives.
Moritz Feed Dog is the first festival in the state that combines film and fashion.
Premieres, iconic documentaries and titles full of content on the big screen. Stories that come from different countries and also works that are the result of national talent in the field of production and direction.
Moritz Feed Dog is held in person in Barcelona, and online at CaixaForum+. In addition, the Festival is also held in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although they have their own artistic team there, the documentaries selected in Barcelona are automatically also valued by the Brazilian and Argentinean committee.
Hello! We are SEVIFF • Sevilla Indie Film Festival, an international film festival in Seville, Spain, and a member of IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals. IBERIFF celebrates independent artists and showcases new productions from across the globe in Madrid (MADRIFF), Barcelona (BARCIFF), València (VALÈIFF), Seville (SEVIFF), Lisbon (LISBIFF), and Montpellier (MONTIFF).
SEVIFF 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
Film Education and Welfare Foundation Aurangabad Present, 7th Year, Reels International Film Festival uses media platform as a tool to connect audiences across cities, countries, and continents. With simultaneous screenings (OFFLINE FESTIVALS) and live Q&A’s, audiences are given the chance to experience a film festival from miles away. From the peak of Everest to the penguins of Antarctica, #RIFF brings the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres together. Because the love for cinema stretches beyond borders.
For 16 years, we have built an outstanding international reputation for film curation, expert speakers, distinguished judges, and truly useful industry events.
We have become a trailblazing festival in Paris, serving both French short filmmakers looking to export their talent and international filmmakers in search of a genuine festival offering real industry access.
While our name is changing to reflect our evolution, our mission remains exactly the same: to discover outstanding films from around the world, create real and actionable opportunities for filmmakers, and support the making of your next movie.
The next chapter starts now.
Welcome to The Paris Film Festival.
We started the PAMA 16 years ago to mix the American-style entertainment and ambition with the high-quality expectations that French cinema is known for.
Our judges (from Monica Cruz to Mark Dacascos), attending A-list stars (Sharon Stone, Hugo Becker, Melanie Doutey, Samuel Arnold), rising filmmakers and guest speakers (James Morrison, William Baldwin) all joined in for a tradition of mixing talents, whatever your position or recognized accomplishments in our industry.
That mission lives on, and in current times of Hollywood crisis, we strive to be a part of the solution, from networking to insightful panels, from screenings to mentorship.
Our mindset is that we are a network, not a business.
The PAMA is organized by filmmakers for filmmakers.
FILMS WE SCREEN GOT TO THE OSCARS AND MORE
"The Fisherman's Diary" won twice at the PAMA in 2020, and is now selected to the 2021 OSCARS, to represent its country.
"Game Changer" won an OSCAR, his director Aviv Mano then worked on Disney’s COCO and TOY STORY 4 (2018).
"The Wishgranter" won an OSCAR, an EMMY AWARD, and a BAFTA (2016).
"Legacy of Lies" is distributed by Lionsgate (2020).
"Sgt Stubby", an unlikely hero, got a distribution deal at PARAMOUNT (2018).
"Curpigeon" got selected to TRIBECA, won the AMAZON VIDEO DIRECT Film Festival Stars (2016).
"Whisper" screened at FILMQUEST (2015).
"None of That" was STAFF PICK by VIMEO (2015).
Picture credits: Thore Siebrands; David Shankbone; Frédéric Ballart; Georges Biard; Loic Bartolini; Adele Godefroy.
F5 is an international short film festival organized by FFCINEMA in Barcelona in which filmmakers of any nationality can participate. The projections and the awards ceremony will take place on March 14, 2026 at the Casal de la Font d'en Fargues.
Goal: Select the program that will represent Spain in the World Contest of the International Film Union (UNICA) 2026, this year in Lugano (Switzerland).
A/R/TOGRÁFICA International Videonarration Exhibition is an annual event organised by the University of Granada which, in its 11th edition, gave rise to the A/R/TOGRÁFICA platform. Since then, the platform has expanded its activities through a year-round programme held both in Granada and beyond the city.
The Exhibition brings together artistic research projects that use audiovisual narration as a methodology for artistic creation, research, and learning, and each year launches an INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL inviting artists, researchers, and educators to participate in screening sessions held during February and March in different venues and institutional spaces associated with the event.
The open call brings together experimental, essayistic, and research-based proposals within the contemporary audiovisual art landscape, with particular interest in works that incorporate or generate a/r/tographic processes throughout their development (A/r/tography Films). From this perspective, A/R/TOGRÁFICA highlights the research, educational, and creative dimensions of moving image practices, with particular attention to works that explore their potential as tools for thinking, learning, and producing knowledge through the arts.
The Exhibition also seeks to foster encounters and the creation of networks of collaboration among artists, researchers, and educators interested in the possibilities of the moving image as a space for experimentation, reflection, and the collective construction of knowledge.
Mostra Dr. Mabuse is an international short film festival taking place in Barcelona for three days. It is conceived as a festival open to new artists as well as experienced. A jury consisting of professionals in the audiovisual world, teachers and students of film festivals and other collaborators carry out the selection of films to be screened in the three sessions that are scheduled during the month of June in Barcelona. The project was initiated twenty years ago and has been growing and multiplying the number of films screened and registered, having received works of relevant directors such as JA Bayona, Nacho Vigalondo, Mateo Gil or Kike Maillo. Instead of just being an audiovisual festival, Dr. Mabuse is intended to be an homogeneous and free event, in which everyone can have a good time enjoying theater and cinema.
L’Europe autour de l’Europe - European film Festival Paris will run from the 23rd of March to the 6th of April in Paris and Île-de-France.
Its selection presents art-house and author films produced by the countries of Greater Europe (members of the Council of Europe) focusing on connections between classic European filmmakers and new talents of contemporary cinema. One of the festival's main objectives is strengthening the creative audiovisual industry network across Europe.
In addition to screenings and Q&A with filmmakers, the Festival presents public masterclasses and panel discussions with prestigious guests from Europe.
L'Europe autour de l'Europe is where the new European film meets the European value-keeping cinema.
Welcome to FirstCut, one of India’s premier international student film festivals, organized by FLAME University, Pune.
FirstCut provides a dynamic platform for young filmmakers across the globe, encouraging them to explore film as a medium of growth and change.
In 2025, FirstCut Take 11 received 565+ submissions from students representing 55+ countries.
At the final event, shortlisted films will be screened for a live audience and evaluated by a distinguished jury from the Indian film industry. The screenings will be followed by engaging panel discussions and talks with renowned film personalities.
We believe creative freedom is essential, which is why participants have complete freedom in choosing their themes and styles.
In addition to categories in fiction, animation, and non-fiction, FirstCut offers the unique "Nano" film category, challenging students to create super short films.
Festival only for Spanish speakers: Spanish and Latin American productions.
The Experimental Film and Animation Festival of Puerto Rico, known by its acronym in Spanish "MICEA", is a film festival dedicated to promoting and presenting alternative cinema in Puerto Rico.
Our mission is to expose the public to a raw and daring cinema.
The MICEA has four national and international sections to present audiovisual works of the highest quality. Our priority is to show films from Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Latin America in order to promote cultural exchange.
Welcome to the Radical Frame Film - 2026 Short Film Series - Berlin
We at the Radical Frame Film Festival are proud to announce edition number twelve of Short Film Series.
The idea for the Radical Frame Film Festival started years ago when a group of Denver activists, artists, and friends decided to bring the messages of video activist cinema into the public eye.
We feel that due to the current social and political climate, both locally and globally, our mission -- to provide a forum for thought provoking films and debates -- is more critical than ever.
We are committed to presenting progressive, leftist, radical, anti-racist, experimental, and visionary films that address issues including, but not limited to, the environment, human rights, social injustice, antiglobalization, etc...
The Radical Frame Film Festival showcases every genre of independent film from across the world during this incredible bi-continental celebration of independent artists.
The Radical Frame Film Festival is a forum where filmmakers can thrive outside the mainstream arena.
The Short Film Series turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers. The purpose is to allow anyone regardless of country, to step to their dreams and start taking the steps to live life with passion and purpose.
17th Piélagos Short Film Festival "Piélagos en Corto"
The Piélagos City Council presents the 17th edition of its film festival, a showcase for local and international talent. Featuring competitive categories for Cantabria, Spain, International films, and the UNESCO Costa Quebrada Geopark, the event celebrates the finest in short filmmaking (fiction, up to 30 minutes).
Official selections will compete for awards such as Best Cantabrian, National, and International Short Film, alongside technical category recognitions and the prestigious Geopark Award, which honors works highlighting this natural heritage site.
Submissions are open until December 20, 2026, exclusively via Festhome.
The closing gala in 2027 will feature screenings, networking events, and accommodation for nominees.
An unmissable gathering for emerging cinema, where landscape and storytelling converge!
