Berriozar Films Kultural “Lantzeluze” announces the XVIII Edition of the “International Festival of Social Themed Short Films” in Berriozar, which will take place from October 14th to 17th, 2026.
Category:
Single category. Social theme.
We are a platform for the exchange of ideas between young filmmakers and seasoned members of the film industry. A source of energy to promote the exhibition, learning and development of the film industry in the southern region of Veracruz.
Humor and comedy short films.
8 categories
- Best comedy short film
- Best short film according to audience
- Best very short film
- Best Actress
- Best Actor
- Best Cinematography
- Best Screenplay
- Best Original Soundtrack
The 18th annual SiciliAmbiente Film Festival will take on July 13-18, 2026.
SiciliAmbiente Film Festival aims to promote independent and documentary cinema while fostering creative exchange and networking among filmmakers.
The Festival is organized and sponsored by Demetra Produzioni SAS and Cultural Association CANTIERE 7, with support from public and private partners and sponsors who share the Festival's ethical values.
The Festival accepts films that address:
Environment / Anthropology / Human Rights / Biodiversity / War / Integration / Civil Rights / Sustainable Development / Human-Environment Relationships
The Festival is divided into the following sections:
- Documentary Competition (minimum runtime: 31 minutes)
- Fiction Feature Competition (minimum runtime: 70 minutes)
- Fiction and Documentary Short Film Competition (maximum runtime: 31 minutes)
- Animation Short Film Competition (maximum runtime: 31 minutes)
- Screenings of documentaries, fiction films, short films, tributes, retrospectives, seminars and panel discussions
The Selection Committee will assess films based on the quality of their writing, cinematography and creative language.
You’ve chosen to film. Chosen to put together a visual piece of art if we may say so. Today when anyone with a camera can, in theory, make a film... how will you make your short film stand out? What you intend to do with your film is what the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival is all about. We will be what you create.
After the tremendous success that was BISFF 2026, we are all set to host the 17th edition. Just as every year, this is an attempt to understand the medium a little better and go a little further in inventing new forms of storytelling as filmmakers.
This year the Festival will be a HYBRID Version, having both Online and Venue Screenings. Online Screenings will be only for INDIAN Geography
The festival showcases shorts from across the world, creating a physical space for a great audience experience and bringing together a keen audience for the filmmakers. BISFF also exhibits works by past masters who have dabbled in short filmmaking that today is viewed as an art form that needs a unique approach. Additionally, the festival presents talks and panel discussions with leading thinkers and industry practitioners, enabling budding makers to interact with the best in the industry. BISFF also includes hands on learning experiences in workshops and demonstrations by professionals, putting together an exclusive audience experience and perhaps space for makers to find what they are looking for.
Cartoon Club – International Festival of Animation Cinema, Comics and Games, now at its 42nd edition, is one of the best known festivals on the Italian scene.
It is a remarkable window for animation, short films in particular, including fiction, educational, experimental, and computer graphic works, with a whole section solely dedicated to comics: Riminicomix.
The Festival features SHORT ANIMATED FILMS in various sections:
The CARTOON CLUB AWARD: open to short animated films made by professional filmmakers and production companies.
The SIGNOR ROSSI AWARD: open to animated shorts made by secondary school and university students, and by the students of animation film schools.
The CARTOON KIDS AWARD: open to animated shorts aimed at a children’s audience. Among the films selected for the ‘Cartoon Club Award’ and the ‘Signor Rossi Award’ sections, the Festival artistic direction will select, at their own discretion, some titles which will then be judged by an all-children’s jury who will determine the winner.
The CARTOON JUNIOR AWARD: open to short animated films realized within workshops for children, in Italy or abroad.
The CARTOON CLUB AI AWARD: open to fully AI-animated shorts made with AI tools by students, professional filmmakers, and production companies.
The CARTOON CLUB ENVIRONMENT AWARD: among the films selected for the ‘Cartoon Club Award’ and the ‘Signor Rossi Award’ sections, the Festival artistic direction will select, at its discretion, the title which best represents environmental protection topics.
INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA: a non-competitive section open to European and non-European animated short films.
Furthermore, the festival features:
- exhibitions;
- educational and social projects;
- workshops in local schools;
- one of the most popular and entertaining Cosplay conventions in Italy.
- publication of books and catalogs.
The festival takes place in Rimini in various locations, from downtown to the beach, in the month of July.
The International Tour Film Fest 2026 the international competition this year is open to shorts, medium-length, Vertical Movies, AI Shorts and feature films; The festival is sponsored and organized by the Cultural CivitaFilm, with organizational headquarters in Via Togliatti No. 12 -00053- Civitavecchia (Rome, ITALY), in collaboration with: Mibact, City of Civitavecchia, Regione Lazio and Enel.
Beautiful festival that takes place in Modica and Gela - ITALY.. Modica is the birthplace of Salvatore Quasimodo and the festival is dedicated to him, the Nobel Prize for poetry. The festival has reached its XVII edition and welcomes poets, videographers, directors, writers and any artist who deals with the theme of the Festival: Cinema and Poetry. The cinema section is for short films of videopoetry, short films of fiction, videoclips and feature films.
The 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival will take place from 3th to 8th of September, 2026 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.
The BioBioCine International Festival is an intercultural gathering of knowledge and wisdom expressed through cinema. Its goal is to become a space for dialogue and reflection while promoting, supporting, and valuing national and international cinematography from a territorial and identity perspective, within the framework of its annual meeting.
The BioBioCine International Festival invites submissions from all countries and cultures for its eleventh edition. The festival's program includes competitive and non-competitive categories for feature films and short films, both fiction and non-fiction, with an emphasis on auteur cinema, emerging filmmakers, experimentation, intercultural dialogue, and first nations.
ORGANIZERS
Cultural Association Time & Memory organizes the fourteenth edition of the Short Film Festival called "SHORT TO SOUTH", to be held in Polla (SA)ITALY from the 20 - 21 June 2026 at the Auditorium "Holy Nicolicchio".
The Just A Minute Festival is an online viewers choice event that encourages people to make short films, one minute or less, using any device or media of any genre or subject matter.
There are cash prizes and there is no entry fee.
There will be a premier event at the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA and screenings at various locations.
For more information, visit our site www.JustAMinute.tv
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/
Call for Entries 2026
The CINEMINUTO International Ultrashort Film Festival invites filmmakers from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Latin diaspora to participate in its first edition. From Puerto Rico, the festival celebrates brevity as a cinematic language of freedom, innovation, and cultural resonance.
CINEMINUTO seeks to amplify authentic and diverse voices, offering a legitimate space for one-to three-minute films that challenge the boundaries of audiovisual storytelling. Short films of any genre — fiction, documentary, animation, or experimental — are welcome, as long as they express an original and coherent vision.
More than a competition, CINEMINUTO is a platform for discovery and connection. Each selected work will be part of a hybrid experience combining online screenings, an in-person gala in Puerto Rico, and international audience voting.
One minute is enough to leave a mark.
Key Dates:
- Early Call: November 1 – December 31, 2025
- Regular Call: January 1 – February 28, 2026
- Late Call: March 1 – April 15, 2026
- Student Call: November 1, 2025 – April 15, 2026
- Notification of Selected Films: May 5, 2026
- Online Exhibition: May 10 – 24, 2026
- In-Person Gala & Awards Ceremony: May 27, 2026
- Post-Festival Report: June 2026
Now in its fifth year, the Atena Nike Award has established itself as one of the most prestigious events in the Italian film scene dedicated to the union of art, culture, and social commitment.
Created with the goal of celebrating excellence and talent, the Award continues to give a voice to those who, through the seventh art, explore civil rights, the promotion of local culture, and creative innovation.
This special edition reaffirms its mission: to reward not only technical mastery but also the narrative power of directors, actors, and professionals who know how to move audiences and provoke reflection. With a keen eye on independent cinema and the next generation, the event transforms the stage into a meeting place for the industry’s leading figures and the rising stars of the future.
Blending culture and beauty, the fifth edition celebrates the power of cinema as a tool for dialogue, honoring stories that leave a lasting impression on the collective imagination.
Date and location of the fifth edition: October 9, 2026 – Casa del Cinema – Rome
The Film Award reaffirms its mission of talent scouting.
Submissions for short and feature-length films are officially OPEN for the 6TH EDITION (2027). A valuable opportunity for independent filmmakers and emerging productions to submit their works to a distinguished jury and compete for prestigious awards.
PATRON OF THE ATENA NIKE AWARD: Fabio Saccuzzo
ARTISTIC MANAGEMENT
Artistic Director: Giampietro Preziosa
Coordination Manager: Valentina Marchese
Creative Supervisor: Livia Bonifazi
Film Expert: Elena Tenga
ACADEMY
The artistic management team is supported by an Academy, selected for its experience and high level of artistic and professional expertise. The Academy consists of seven members from the worlds of acting, film, music, and theater.
Claudia Gerini
Donatella Finocchiaro
Lucia Sardo
Federica Vincenti
Tania Bambaci
FEATURE FILM JURY
Marco Simon Puccioni (chair)
Donatella Pascucci
Heidrum Schleeft
Marianna Sciveres
Luana Rondinelli
Luca Arcidiacono
Diana Rulli
SHORT FILM JURY
Daniela Giordano (chair)
Piero Nicosia
Sabina Pariante
Giusi Cataldo
Annalisa Putorti’
Ornella Giusto
Maria Carla Rodomonte
Manuela Rima
NEW SECTION: INCLUSIVE CINEMA
PArt – Creator and Partner of the “Inclusive Cinema” Section
For the Atena Nike Award, PArt conceived and curates the Inclusive Cinema section, coordinated by Giusi Cataldo, actress, director, and artistic director, and Tiziano Di Cara, entrepreneur, creative professional, and event organizer.
The section was created with the goal of promoting a film culture that is increasingly accessible, inclusive, and attentive to the diversity of perspectives and human experiences, highlighting cinema as a tool for dialogue, participation, and cultural growth.
Filmsolt is a dynamic platform celebrating creativity in filmmaking through a series of curated competitions designed for emerging and independent creators. We offer five unique competition formats – Short Film, Music Video, Video Essay, Under-One-Minute, and Hilarious in 5 – each crafted to highlight different storytelling styles and formats.
From cinematic narratives to thought-provoking essays, punchy micro-stories to comedy skits, Filmsolt provides a stage for every kind of visual storyteller. With flexible submission windows, attractive prize pools, and a strong focus on originality and artistic expression, our competitions are open to filmmakers worldwide.
Participants benefit not only from visibility and recognition but also from a chance to be part of a growing creative community. Whether you're an aspiring director, a content creator, or simply someone with a story to tell, Filmsolt is your launchpad to shine.
The Canadian Independent Film Festival (CIFF) is an independent festival born in Canada, the land of diversity.
The vision of the CIFF is to establish Montreal as a center for local and international filmmakers to share global perspectives as well as independent thoughts to a large audience through film.
The mission of the CIFF is to promote independent film culture and encourage its development along side with empowering minorities.
No Premiere Status is required.
