The 1st CURTA CINE 2025 – Sumaré Film Festival will be held on August 1, 2 and 3, 2025, in the city of Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil.
This festival aims to strengthen and celebrate the audiovisual ecosystem of Sumaré, the Metropolitan Region of Campinas (RMC) and the country, promoting a democratic space for connection between local, national and international talents. With free screenings, debates and awards, the event seeks to foster cultural diversity, social inclusion and reflection on contemporary issues.
Curta Roteiros - 1st Short Film Screenplay Contest is a cultural contest created with the goal of awarding unpublished scripts for short films written in Portuguese and designed for independent cinema.
The contest is held by Jordana Filmes in partnership with the 1st Curta Cine Sumaré
This contest is not linked to any other company and does not receive sponsorship of any kind, whether public or private money.
Instagram of the contest: https://www.instagram.com/curtacinesumare/
Instagram of the production company: https://www.instagram.com/jordanafilmes/
Instagram of the partner festival: https://www.instagram.com/curtacinesumare/
Since the International Short film Contest Festival “Ciudad de Soria” considers at all times Short Films CINEMA in capital and appreciates as essential culture dissemination, our purpose is to promote as mean of audiovisual expression; the contribution to acknowledgment and dissemination. This format must be essentially and basically a part of CINEMA.
The Bioscope Brand was born as The Bioscope Global Film Festival (BGFF) in year 2014. It has been working continuously since then to create a “Film Oriented Platform to create a Global Arena for different genres of Film”.
From the Year 2014-2019, we have worked on following themes:-
A tribute to Indian Regional & International Cinema, Women & Child Empowerment, Promoting 22 Indian Regional Languages and their Cinemas on a single platform.
Here is a list of different Categories Awarded under:- (as selected by our Festival Jury Panel)
1. Bioscope Best Film
2. Bioscope Best Director
3. Bioscope Best Actor
4. Bioscope Best Actress
5. Bioscope Best Story
6. Bioscope Best Screenplay
7. Bioscope Best Cinematography
8. Bioscope Best Music Director
9. Bioscope Best Child Artist
10. Bioscope Best Actor Negative Role
11. Bioscope Best Actor Comedy
Upcoming Project -
The Bioscope presents Bioscope Global Film Festival in Odisha which is going to be held on 24-25-26 July 2025, in National Law University Odisha (Cuttack), Odisha, India.
Our main objectives towards initiating this platform are:
To Encourage new film makers and to bring hidden talent into the limelight.
To Provide a platform to the new talent in film making, singing, composing and to felicitate the legends of Indian and International Cinema.
To enhance our Global Film culture and to enhance the regional interest in the society.
Synopsis of the Event:-
3 Unforgettable days
Award Ceremonies
Continuous Celebrities Foot Fall
100+ Movies
Cultural Performances
For more Information,Visit our website- www.thebioscope.in
"Sezze Film Festival" is a cinema and entertainment event dedicated to Italian and foreign short films.
The Festival will be held in Sezze (LT) on 19-20-21 september 2025.
Prizes will be dedicated to the best works and their artistic and technical figures.
For information and applications:
sezzefilmfestival@libero.it
https://www.facebook.com/sezzefilmfestival/
The IV International Devotional Film Festival will take place between August 8 and 11, 2025 and the call for entries will be open until July 5.
The Festival aims to carry out a ritual, a bridge, between the spectators and the audiovisual works that seek, through the expressive possibilities of cinema, to understand reverence and fervor, questioning devotion as a way of being in the world. We understand devotion as a surrender, mystical or not, to an experience, an idea, a thing, a thought, a person, an object, everything is susceptible to devotion.
We clarify, as fundamental, that this festival, under no point of view, will be a participant in any propaganda and that it does not subscribe with any religious or other group.
This event seeks to show and create a culture around mountain cinema, so that people fall in love with their surroundings, learn to take care of the mountains, and see the number of alternatives that exist to enjoy them. Within this event, short films and feature films related to mountain sports and activities will be screened. The first event of its kind in the municipalities of Manizales and Villamaría.
Celebrating 13 years the Toronto Shorts International Film Festival is the largest short film festival in Canada.
Toronto Shorts is a non-profit organization that provides a showcase for the best short films and its creators from around the world, annually in the heart of Toronto.
We feel that short-form cinema and its creators should have their own premier film festival in Toronto deserving similar recognition given to the feature film and its creators.
Toronto Shorts is where films from all genres intersect. The heart of the festival is the quality and scope of extraordinary film programming which consists of a wide spectrum of categories from high to low budget films under 45 minutes.
The festival has become a career stepping stone, establishing a tradition of discovering and promoting filmmakers who have gone on to be Academy Awards Nominees, including :
2021 Oscar Nominee 'The Present' by Farah Nabulsi
2019 Oscar Nominee ‘Weekends’ by Trevor Jimenez
2018 Oscar Nominees 'Watu Wote - All of Us' (Germany) and 'The Eleven O'Clock' (Australia)
Toronto stands as the largest media market in Canada, it boasts the world-renowned Royal Ontario Museum, the massive Art Gallery of Ontario, the Soulpepper Theatre Company, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and now includes a premier international short film festival.
We showcase the best short films and its filmmakers from around the world.
The fourth edition of the Pila Audiovisual Festival (FAP), produced by the Municipality of Pila and organized by the Padre Adolfo Anastasio Municipal Film Theater, will be held in person in Pila from August 28 to 31, 2025.
This festival aims to stimulate and facilitate meetings between members of the cinematography, promote the exhibition, production and reflection on audiovisual production in our locality, generate zonal ties, and present films of all genres, accompanied by their representatives, to
contribute to the development of culture and the progress and dissemination of the audiovisual industry.
Filmn produced or co-produced by audiovisual companies and / or producers with headquarters or residence in Catalonia, the Valencian Country, the Balearic Islands, Andorra, Northern Catalonia, the Western Strip and the city of Alghero in the minimum percentage of 51% per to short films and 50% for documentaries.
The Greater Santander International Film Festival (FICGS) is a space that unites filmmakers, artists, and film lovers through a platform for exhibition, discussion, scholarship, and cultural exchange in the departments of Santander and Norte de Santander. Our mission is to strengthen the Colombian and regional audiovisual industry by promoting and showcasing the talent of young filmmakers from Santander and Colombia.
Objective:
We seek to promote film culture and film production from various discussion forums, inviting constructive and creative dialogue among Santander society, its ecosystem and artistic universe, its schools, universities, foundations, private companies, public institutions, etc. It will also be a critical space for the Colombian audiovisual industry, encouraging the creation and exhibition of national and international film projects.
Specific Objectives:
• Promote the development of new talent in the audiovisual sector in Santander.
• Provide access to cinema for vulnerable communities and educational sectors.
•Promote local film production through calls for proposals and workshops.
•Create exhibition and dissemination spaces for national and international audiovisual projects.
•Promote social inclusion through film, including the participation of incarcerated individuals.
•Strengthen the regional film industry through strategic alliances and academic activities.
Expected Impact:
• Strengthening of film culture and film production in the region.
• Inclusion of vulnerable populations in the audiovisual process.
• Generation of new talent in the film industry.
• Connection between different actors in the film industry.
This is an inclusive call for entries. The "Salcito in Corto" Festival offers directors of all ethnicities and nationalities a great opportunity to showcase their talent. The registration process is accessible, and the rules are transparent.
What’s particularly interesting is that the theme is open, which allows for creativity and variety in the short films. The evaluation criteria of the "quality" jury are well-defined, covering essential aspects such as originality, technical quality, direction, and interpretation.
The fact that the final screening includes a maximum of 10 short films suggests a selective but balanced competition. Additionally, the initiative to award the best short film through a popular jury creates a sense of community involvement.
The Antares International Film Festival is a large–scale cultural project designed to create a unique platform for understanding and popularizing the image of a man of work in modern cinema.
The festival is aimed at a wide audience, from film industry professionals to viewers interested in social issues and inspiring stories about people who create the world around us. We want to provide an opportunity for filmmakers from different countries to present their work, reflecting the diversity of professions, everyday work, heroism and challenges faced by working people in various fields of activity.
The festival creates a space for the exchange of experiences and ideas between cinematographers, researchers and representatives of various professions, contributing to the formation of a new perspective on the role of a Man of Work in the modern world. Our project is aimed not only at professional cinematographers and film lovers, but also at those who work every day at enterprises, making our country
COSTA BRAVA Official Film Festival 2025.
Presentations of the films and short films in the cinema room of the La Devesa de Tor club. IN-PERSON AWARDS CEREMONY on Saturday 12 July in l'ESCALA (Costa Brava).
We are back to show your short films on the big screen! We have been growing fast and have earned the trust of cinemas, and we are excited to keep growing with you.
We will show your films on our big screen. Where public can score your film. Not only public we have special jury board who also score your film.
We will publish Top 50 films in our magazine. Also we will take interview with Directors and whole filmmaking team.
Finally Top 3 Seednie Golden award will goes to Best persons who made that incredible moments.
Welcome to the first film festival in Barlad City!
The Barlad International Film Festival is a cinematic journey that transcends borders, bringing together filmmakers, artists, and cinephiles from around the world. This annual event showcases a diverse selection of compelling films, ranging from thought-provoking documentaries to mesmerizing fiction features.
The event will take place at Cinema Cityplex Victoria Bârlad.
International Film Screenings: Immerse yourself in a world of storytelling through a curated selection of films representing different genres, cultures, and perspectives.
Q&A Sessions: Engage with filmmakers and industry experts as they share insights into the creative process, storytelling techniques, and the challenges of filmmaking.
Cultural Exchange: Experience the rich tapestry of global cinema and engage in discussions that transcend language barriers. Connect with fellow film enthusiasts and build lasting connections.
Awards Ceremony: Celebrate outstanding contributions to the world of cinema as we honor the best films, directors, actors, and more. Be part of the excitement as the festival recognizes exceptional talent.
The Luz del Desierto International Festival is an audiovisual Festival that aims to promote cinema within the country and abroad. The festival will take place in october with competition for feature films and short films, both fiction, animation and documentary. There will also be talks and workshops.
The Sogamoso Independent Film Festival - FECISO has established itself as a vital space for the exhibition and promotion of Colombian cinema in Boyacá, highlighting the diversity and richness of the country's audiovisual narratives. It has also stood out for being a regional window for the circulation of international cinema in Colombia. In 2025, the Festival will hold its ninth edition from November 1 to 7 in the municipalities of Sogamoso, Nobsa and Tibasosa, province of Sugamuxi, Boyacá.
FECISO begins the search for short and feature films that reflect the social, cultural and political realities of Colombia and the world. The curatorial line is focused on highlighting works that address issues such as the environment, violence, armed conflict and the cultural diversity of the territories.
