Our festival can be attended from anywhere in the world with a computer, smart phone, or tablet. We strive to bring more attention and recognition to brilliant filmmaking being created around the world and help to connect filmmakers with one another.
By recreating the film festival experience online and offering it for free, as well as holding live events simultaneously around the globe, our short film festival will bring a much higher viewership than any other festival in the world.
A live, online, interactive, global, short film festival that extends and broadens viewers outside the common film festival experience and allows a much larger audience to enjoy the films from the comforts of their own homes.
The Unofficial Google+ Film Festival is complete with several film panels as well as live Q&A sessions with the filmmakers after each block of short films. This new and innovative festival is the future of the digital age for filmmakers and film fans everywhere. Movies are seen by thousands of attentive and film loving people around the world all at the same time (instead of being limited by a smaller geographical location).
Our mission is to become the world’s premier online, interactive, short film, and web series film festival to close out the year of all other film festivals.
In addition, select films will be invited to be seen at the Sunur Village Festival from August 19 - August 23 as well as the Open Air Cinema at Kuta Beach, Bali at the Blue Sapphire Club & Bar at the Stones Entertainment Centre from September 18 - September 20, 2015
Petaluma International Film Festival® (PIFF) is an annual event showcasing independent feature and short films from around the world.
The festival is open to all film genres.
Welcome to Kino Manchester, we operate Kinofilm, the North West of England's longest running short film festival. The dates for our next Festival (16th edition) are provisionally 26th Feb - 1st March 2020. First read about our current offers:
*NEW SPECIAL OFFER for 2019 - open to all Kino Alumni filmmakers (directors) that have previously screened at Kinoflim. If you have previously had a film screened at Kinofilm you can submit for 20% off all entry fees - but you must submit to the Alumni section to get this discount. You will be asked to enter a code that you will receive after providing evidence of your previous film screened at Kinofilm. Please also put these details in a cover letter on your FilmFreeway entry to us stating the year, director's name (which should be the same), the film's title and the programme it was in (if you can recall). Fees open at just $10.00
* REDUCED ENTRY FEES for filmmakers from EASTERN EUROPE and the Russian Federation - apx 30% off, please submit under the Eastern European section to obtain this discount. You must first contact us to provide evidence of residence and country of production to obtain this code to submit to this section. Fees open at just $10.00 or $8.50 for Gold Members of FFW.
* REDUCED ENTRY FEES for filmmakers from GREATER MANCHESTER - 30% off, please submit under the GREATER MANCHESTER FILMMAKERS section to obtain this discount.. You must upload evidence to your entry of residence within Greater Manchester and the film must be produced within the region. Fees open at just $10.00
* REDUCED ENTRY FEES for STUDENTS anywhere - 30% off, please submit under the KINO EXPOSED "Student" section to obtain this discount. You must first contact us to provide evidence of student status to obtain the code to submit under this section. Please also attach evidence to your entry on FFW. Fees open at just $10.00
* REDUCED ENTRY FEES for MICRO SHORTS (5 Minutes and under) - 30% off, please submit under the MICRO SHORTS section to obtain this discount. Fees open at just $10.00
* REDUCED ENTRY FEES for MOBILE PHONE SHORTS (10 Minutes and under) - 30% off, please submit under the MOBILE PHONE SHORTS section to obtain this discount. Fees open at just $10.00
*****A special youth section dedicated to young people of 17 years old and under. Please contact us first providing evidence of age when applying for the code to submit to this section. Please note reduced fees start at just $10.00 for Youths and Community filmmakers where the film is produced with young people of 17 and under.
**SPECIAL OPENING EARLY BIRD OFFER. ok so you don't qualify for the Alumni offer or the Student and Youth offers? Fear not, we are now offering until the 14th APRIL 25% off to everyone else from 26th Feb - 31st March (now extended till 14th April). Just submit early to qualify for reduced entry. All standard entry fees are only $15 during this period.
***FREE ENTRY - Waiver code for Iranian filmmakers based only in Iran. We realise the difficulties Iranian filmmakers experience by Western imposed sanctions on their country. We also recognise the importance of new stories coming out of work by young filmmakers and we are thrilled to have the ongoing special section in the festival for Iranian Filmmakers. Therefor our only free waiver code this year is for entries from IRAN. Please contact us first providing evidence of residence for the code to submit under this section.
****1st and 2nd features being made by Kino Alumni that have moved on to features, We would like to screen a couple of features this year to show the progression of filmmakers from shorts to features. Similarly to above you must provide evidence in your application that you have previously had a short shown at Kinofilm Festival to receive a code to submit to this section.
Women in Film
Women play an important role in filmmaking and there are many talents out there and to celebrate Women in Film we have two categories. One programme is a focus solely on Women directors, the second programme category will focus the work of women practitioners in the roles of writers, actresses, producers and Directors of Cinematography but please note the film lead roles must be female led. If you have a film that has a strong female led role or strong female writer etc and you want to be considered for this sectin of the festival please submit to the Women Practitioners category. Film Directors should submit to the Women in Film (directors category).
General Information.
Established in 1995 the festival is now in it's 16th International Shorts edition. Kinofilm has a unique reputation for showcasing the best short films from around the world, whilst being renowned for seeking out diverse, challenging and groundbreaking new films. We welcome filmmakers that are pushing the boundaries of the short film art form. The festival maintains a high standard with many European & International award-winning shorts featured in the Festival. It includes special programmes in North West Shorts (UK), British New Wave, Euro Cine, International Panorama, Kino Exposed (student and youth shorts), low/no budget shorts, Animation and various themed programmes, giving new and emerging filmmakers the opportunity to have their work screened alongside that of critically acclaimed, established short filmmakers.
Please note for 2019, the festival will move dates to February 2020. We will further welcome short films and animations from Eastern Europe as we extend the Polish festival to include more Baltic countries. This year we welcome films for this section from Romania and Russia.
As part of out 16th anniversary we are introducing a features section called Transitions for those short filmmakers that have successfully made the transition from short film to feature. This section is for previous entrants of Kinofilm Festival and can only be entered if you have previously had a short film at Kinofilm Festival. You must provide the name of the short film and year of the festival it was screened in advance of submitting..
All short films should have been completed since January 2018 to present and be no longer than 20 mins (accept documentaries which can be up to 23 mins including credits). PLEASE NOTE FILMS SHOULD NOT BE ONLINE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. ANY FILMS THAT ARE SEEN TO BE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN WILL FACE DISQUALIFICATION.
WE ARE OFFERING STUDENTS (world wide) , GREATER MANCHESTER FILMMAKERS, Youths and community groups, Eastern European Filmmakers and Alumni Filmmakers 20% OF ALL SUBMISSION FEES (please see offers at the top of this entry). The discount is automatically applied when you submit your film to the relevant sections, entry fees start at just $10.00 Please note PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY MUST BE SHOWN in all these categories in advance of submitting the film, you will then receive a code to submit your film.
IRANIAN Filmmakers can submit for free (see above details).
Please note, if your film is selected for screening in one of the cinema screenings you must be able to provide either a DCP or high-quality Bluray of your film. Please contact us if any issues with this and we will try to resolve it by showing the film in one of the other programmes not requiring either of these formats. If it playing in one of our other venues then we will require a digital version, details supplied if your film is accepted.
REFUNDS GIVEN ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES: Please note if you make a genuine mistake and submit your film to us not realising that it does not fit all of the criteria, or you have to withdraw it for other reasons, we will refund your fee if the request is made only within the first two weeks from the date of submission. Films withdrawn later for other reasons such as you wish to withdraw it as your film has been accepted in another festival that requires premier status, will not receive a refund. (Please note that any refunds will be after FFW (8%) and PP (3.5%) commission fees already deducted from your fee, you will only be refunded the net amount that the festival receives).
Aims of the Festival:
1. To deliver a film festival of regional, national and international significance.
2. To nurture new talent and support the work of culturally diverse, emerging filmmakers.
3. To attract an industry base of filmmakers and media industry professionals, to encourage the exchange of ideas and development of partnerships.
4. To attract cinema goers and diverse audiences that would not normally experience the short film art form or film festivals.
5. To focus on the needs of the regions filmmakers, visiting filmmakers and the region’s audiences.
Founded in 2000, The Valley Film Festival (VFF) is a non-profit project of Community Partners ® and is the first and longest continually running film festival in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley, headquartered in the NoHo Arts District.
Now in its 20th year, VFF supports local and international voices that advance storytelling, while furthering the education, production, and exhibition of film. In 2010, the City of Los Angeles recognized our cultural contributions with the city seal, and in 2018 the California State Senate stood with us #UnitedByFilm in our efforts to practice conscious programming to unite the international film community.
The Festival is supported by a dynamic community of companies, filmmakers, and moviegoers, that make it possible for VFF to offer year-round programming:
THE VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL
*In 2019, we expanded from a five-day showcase of film screenings to nine days of live music, book readings/signings, screenplay workshops, professional development panels, a distribution symposium, networking, daily happy hours and, of course, film screenings.
FOCUS ON: Series
*Educational panels in The Valley’s schools (Art Institute, Columbia College Hollywood, and New York Film Academy) that bring our network of industry experts together to share relevant, practical knowledge on navigating the industry
THE VALLEY FILM MARKET
*Previously under our Focus On: series, we’ve pulled out our film sales & distribution events to create THE VALLEY FILM MARKET. Our inaugural symposium included panels and a one-on-one matchmaking event between filmmakers & distributors.
VFF screens shorts, features, documentaries, animated films, experimental works, web series, music videos, and more. If you're unsure if your film fits our programming, please review our archives before submitting.
Il Festival Internazionale del cinema di Hermosillo nasce nel 2012 fondato da un gruppo di giovani imprenditori con la passione per il cinema e con il desiderio di riconoscere coloro che condividono e vivono questa passione attraverso i suoi film, grazie agli sforzi di un'associazione senza scopo di lucro e con l'obiettivo di riconoscere lo sforzo e il talento dei registi di tutto il mondo fornendo una fonte di cultura e turismo che spinge lo sviluppo del talento e dell'amore per il cinema allo Stato e alla società.
Il San Pedro International Film Festival è stato fondato per celebrare la diversità della cultura e della comunità di San Pedro con un ampio spettro di film indipendenti, documentari e cortometraggi. SPIFF si impegna a esporre film che incarnano intrattenimento stimolante per tutti. Opere che esprimono voci fresche e prospettive globali diverse, con l'intento che questi film illuminino il pubblico fornendo una preziosa esposizione ai registi locali e internazionali.
Nel nostro primo anno, abbiamo avuto la prima proiezione a Los Angeles del Silver Linings Playbook. Nel nostro secondo anno abbiamo ospitato Ernie LaPointe, pronipote di Toro Seduto. Nel 2015 abbiamo festeggiato il 20° anniversario di The Usual Suspects con il regista Bryan Singer. Abbiamo anche avuto due cortometraggi o vincere o essere nominati per un Oscar! Nel 2017 abbiamo ospitato il 30° Anniversario di venerdì 13 con il regista Sean S. Cunningham. Siamo molto entusiasti del nostro settimo anno!
Il prolifico scrittore e poeta americano Charles Bukowski ha chiamato San Pedro casa per 15 anni. Alcuni dei primi cortometraggi di DW Griffith sono stati girati a San Pedro. Al giorno d'oggi è più probabile trovare troupe cinematografiche per NCIS, Mad Men e Dexter. Altri film girati a San Pedro includono 'King Kong', 'Chinatown', 'Point Break', 'Silence of the Lambs', 'The usual Suspects', 'Pearl Harbor', 'Titanic', '500 Days of Summer', e una tonnellata di più. SPIFF è entusiasta di presentare la nostra 5a edizione in una città con una storia cinematografica così ricca.
ANNOUNCEMENT .
of an open international competition under the headline “Freedom of Form”,organised as part of the Interference Festival.
Interference Foundation – the main organiser of the Interference Festival of Visual
Communication Forms in Gdańsk – is pleased to open the competition “Freedom of
Form”, inviting entries of visual works in one of four main competition categories.
DSOFF is an International, Independent online event for all Short, Documentary, Feature, Music Video and Web Series. Goal of DSOFF is to Provide homes to group of young and vibrant film enthusiasts who are committed in creating spaces for independent cinema and devoted to spreading of the knowledge of the modern visual art form to all interested. We, at DSOFFest aim at bringing out the best Short, Documentary, Feature, Music video and web series from around the globe and to present it all on one single platform which is our website
Saci Produções de Brasil y Yaneramai Films de Bolivia, en alianza con la Fundação Elias Mansour, convocan a todas las películas Latinoamericanas a participar de la VI Edición del Festival Internacional Pachamama Cinema de Fronteira que tendrá lugar en la Ciudad de Río Branco Estado de Acre – Brasil.
Los objetivos del Festival son:
-Contribuir a romper las brechas existentes entre obra cinematográfica no comercial y público, creadas por la tradicional industria del cine.
-Entablar dialogo entre creador y público.
Crear e incentivar la creación de plataformas de exhibición en regiones excluidas del circuito de distribución y exhibición tradicional.
-Fortalecer las iniciativas de distribución y exhibición alternativas que existen en el continente.
-Fortalecer la producción de películas que no sólo se resuman a la mirada del creador profesional, sino del público mismo.
Incentivar la producción y difusión de películas de autor con alto contenido artístico.
-Incentivar la producción y difusión de películas de creación colectiva pensadas desde y para el pueblo.
-Formar públicos para la apreciación cinematográfica.
-Fomentar el diálogo entre culturas y el encuentro intercultural.
-Ser un puente de encuentro e intercambio cultural y social a través del cine entre las ciudades fronterizas de Bolivia, Brasil y Perú.
Il St Cloud Film Fest promuove film e registi creando opportunità per l'educazione, la produzione e l'apprezzamento durante un festival annuale e attraverso la sensibilizzazione di un anno.
Il 2020 segna il decimo anno del St Cloud Film Fest!
Il St Cloud Film Fest si svolge per otto giorni in un teatro storico sulle rive del fiume Mississippi. La scena artistica del centro è un fulcro per la comunità artistica circostante. Molti artisti visivi locali hanno mostre in mostra lungo St. Germain Street e 5th Avenue.
Siamo un'organizzazione senza scopo di lucro dedicata alla promozione del cinema indipendente lungimirante e impegnata a dare agli studenti l'opportunità di creare i propri progetti. Teniamo workshop stop-motion per studenti elementari e diamo agli studenti delle scuole superiori e universitari la possibilità di fare un film nell'ambito di un concorso per il fine settimana.
La folla è appassionata e intelligente per il cinema. Ci piacerebbe avere la possibilità di mostrare il tuo film a un nuovo pubblico. Dall'azione live all'animazione, dal documentario alla sperimentazione, tutti i cineasti hanno un posto e una voce in questo festival cinematografico.
Il VI Córdoba International Film-Minute Festival è un evento culturale e artistico organizzato con il sostegno del Grupo Cine Minuto e della Subsecretaría de Cultura, Secretaría de Extensión Universitaria, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Si terrà a Cordova, in Argentina, l'11 e il 12 maggio 2023 e sarà successivamente esteso a mostre itineranti, proiezioni alternative e mostre complementari nel suo sito web.
Il SITGES - Festival Internazionale del Film Fantastico della Catalogna è un festival di genere fantastico specializzato e competitivo in conformità con i regolamenti stabiliti dalla FIAPF (Federazione internazionale delle associazioni di produttori cinematografici). Il Festival è stato anche dichiarato «Festival Qualificato» dall'Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® negli Stati Uniti. Ciò significa che i cortometraggi che vinceranno i premi come «Miglior cortometraggio» nella Selezione Ufficiale Fantàstic e «Miglior cortometraggio» nella categoria Anima't verranno automaticamente presi in considerazione dal comitato di selezione degli Hollywood Academy Awards®.
OBJECTIVES: This non-competitive event aims to be a meeting place for independent film production and the public, we encourage the creation and production of audiovisual filmmakers from all over the world and provide a space to allow diffusion of contemporary and cultural film productions.
THEME: Works will be accepted whose aesthetic and thematic proposal refer to the cultural identity of the places of origin of the filmmakers, providing entertainment and cultural knowledge for the audience.
Il Paracho International Independent Film Festival (FICIP) è stato fondato nel 2012 come evento sociale per la proiezione e la premiazione di opere audiovisive che utilizzavano la narrazione cinematografica nonostante avessero un budget molto basso. Il Paracho International Independent Film Festival è uno spazio in cui registi e produttori indipendenti possono mostrare i loro lavori e conoscere il lavoro di altri.
Film Front moves frontiers: open call for motion graphics exhibition
Film Front, international short film festival, due to be held from 25th to 28th October in the cultural centre of Novi Sad, has decided to include motion graphics exhibition in this year’s festival’s program. Artists can submit their animations, presentations, animated GIFs, animated elements and other pieces that belong to the category of motion graphics.
Even though motion graphics are rather a fine arts category, they are tightly connected to the moving images art. That is why Film Fronts wants to honour these artworks that more than often do not find their way to the film festivals, but whose aesthetic value overcomes their usually determined functional purpose.
This project involves bringing students and teachers from different countries to participate with their films . Part of the program are even lectures and workshops of the movie professionals from different countries about film issues. We think that is very important for a student to confront with other students from around the world, so to know different cultures, different thoughts and to analyse the way their colleges work. We hope that First Step Fest will be a good chance young filmmakers in Albania to get inspiration and continue their dream.
I G Awards sono un festival senza scopo di lucro per cortometraggi, mediometraggi, video musicali, documentari e cartoon organizzato da un giovanissimo appassionato di cinema, nonché videomaker da cinque anni a questa parte. I fini del festival sono quelli di espandere la cultura cinematografica a tutte le età e di rendere noti opere sia di persone già competenti che di ragazzi alle prime armi, in quanto è aperto a videomaker anche minorenni.
Cortometraggi/cartoon: possono partecipare autori dai 14 anni in su; i corti devono avere una durata compresa tra 1’ e 35’; sono accettati sia cortometraggi in lingua italiana che in lingua straniera sottotitolati in Italiano.
Direct Short and Documentary Film Festival hosts monthly 'Online International Short and Documentary Film Festivals'. We, at Direct Short and Documentary Film Festival , aim at bringing out the best short films, Documentary, Music video and web series from around the globe and to present it all on one single platform which is our website.
Competizione Iberoamericana:
- I materiali che partecipano a questa sezione non dureranno più di 100 minuti, né meno di 7 minuti.
Il concorso ibero-americano del IBAGUÉ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL sarà caratterizzato dalla selezione del meglio del cinema di lingua spagnolo, dove registi, produttori e registi professionali o empirici, Ibero-americani che hanno realizzato opere audiovisive in formati di fiction, documentari e sperimentali, il cui tema è focalizzato sulla narrazione e/o l'espressione di situazioni che rappresentano le realtà della vita quotidiana ibero-americana attraverso la lente cinematografica.
I materiali in formato cortometraggio la cui durata non supera i 20 minuti per breve e i 100 minuti per LongMetraje potranno partecipare, in questa categoria (1) cortometraggio e un lungometraggio saranno premiati con il premio «BEST SHORT FILM AND BEST IBEROAMERICAN LONG-FIMING» che consisterà in statuetta e Certificato che lo accrediti.
- Saranno accettati solo materiali di genere; Finzione, Documentario e Sperimentale.
- I materiali che sono pubblici su Internet non saranno accettati (solo quelli protetti sotto codice)
Nella categoria Ibero-americana un gruppo composto da tre esperti di cinematografia effettuerà la selezione finale (2) cortometraggi e due (2) lungometraggi per genere, che entreranno direttamente a far parte della nostra selezione ufficiale nelle proiezioni.
