The 2nd Audiovisual Exhibition of Film and Education. Projecting Memory, Challenging Education. 50 Years After the Coup. To be held from September 2nd to 5th, 2026 in Luján, San Miguel, Moreno, San Fernando (Province of Buenos Aires) and virtually, organized by the Department of Education of the National University of Luján, calls for the submission of short films on education and memory, 50 years after the 1976 civic-military coup in Argentina.
The Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival is organised by Les Films du Spectre, a non-profit making association dedicated to genre cinema, which includes fantasy, horror, science-fiction and thrillers.
In addition to the Festival’s international prizes, as a member of the European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation, it also awards the Silver Méliès for the best European fantastic film.
The Rural Galician Short Film Festival is celebrating its fourth edition, consolidating itself as a small-scale cultural initiative in rural Galicia, held in the town of Entrimo (Ourense), in the heart of the Xurés Natural Park. The festival is dedicated to promoting cinema, encouraging community participation, and highlighting the value of the local territory.
Throughout its previous editions, the festival has demonstrated a strong ability to attract audiences and generate a positive impact on local cultural life, becoming a meeting point for audiences, creators, and the region itself.
The festival was awarded the 3rd Prize for Cultural Management 2025 “Adolfo Prada,” granted by the Department of Culture of the Provincial Council of Ourense.
The fourth edition of the festival will focus on comedy and territory in a rural context, placing special emphasis on animation. It will pay particular attention to the Galician rural environment—its landscapes, cultural identity, and ways of life—approached from a humorous and contemporary perspective. At the same time, it will remain open to works from other contexts that align with the project’s theme.
The festival will maintain its open and international spirit, allowing the participation of short films from other regions and encouraging exchange, as it has done in previous editions.
The Last Hope International Film Festival is an inclusive platform for both emerging and established filmmakers. Taking place in the dynamic coastal city of Da Nang, Vietnam, the festival is dedicated exclusively to short narrative (fiction) films from around the world.
Debut works, student films, and independent productions are welcome — provided they were completed on or after January 1, 2024. The festival accepts short fiction films only. Documentary, animated, and experimental films are not eligible.
English subtitles are required for all non-English-language films.
We celebrate creativity, diversity, and powerful storytelling in contemporary short cinema. Join us to showcase your vision and become part of an international celebration of film.
The Villamayor de Cine European Short Film Festival was born in 2008 in the charming village of Villamayor de Santiago, located in the province of Cuenca. Its main mission from the beginning has been to create a space where short films take center stage and young directors have a chance to shine.
Every August, the festival comes to life through the dedication of a team of over forty young professionals. Under the guidance of its founder, Javier Alonso, they work tirelessly to bring the best of European short cinema to Villamayor de Santiago.
Renowned Spanish actor Jesús Guzmán served as the festival’s Honorary President until his passing in 2023. In his memory, the award for Best Fiction Short Film now bears his name, keeping his legacy alive in the film world.
The festival is hosted by acclaimed actor and presenter Luis Mottola, whose professionalism and charisma add great value to the event. Mottola holds a special affection for Villamayor, and the town, in turn, holds him in high regard. @luismottola
The deadline to register for the XXV International Short Film Festival “El Pecado 2026” is open. This year prizes are: 1,500 euros for the winning fiction short film and 700 euros for the other four main prizes. The registration period goes from Monday May 4th, to Sunday June 7th of this year, both inclusive. The duration of the short films (maximum 2 by participant) will not exceed 20 minutes (21 including credits). If it has spoken sound, Spanish or subtitles in this language shall be used. Works made before 2024 will not be admitted to the competition. More information at www.certamenelpecado.com.
ONLY FOR SPANISH AND LATINMAERICAN FILMMAKERS // SOLO PARA CINEASTAS ESPAÑOLES Y LATINOAMERICANOS
FICVI, International Short Film Festival of Vila-seca is a festival focused on the exhibition of short films.
It is organized by the Vila-seca Tourism Board and collaborates with the Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España – Premios Goya as a Collaborating Contest in the Preselection of Short Films in the categories of Fiction and Animation for the Goya Awards.
The XI edition of the FICVI, Vila-seca International Short Film Festival will be held from October 17 to 25, 2026.
Since its inception, this festival has promoted the city as a setting in which each filmmaker tells about their reality, their ways of working and life experiences, in such a way that anyone who is a fan of or dedicated to filmmaking can learn through observation and viewing. of all kinds of works and their technical details such as camera movement, times a scene lasts, camera position or perception of silences ...
Biencortos: Festival Internacional de Cine Corto de Maracaibo is an annual event that serves as a global stage for independent cinema. Beyond a simple competition, the festival stands as a vibrant ecosystem where filmmakers from all over the world converge to celebrate the short film as a vital medium for cultural dialogue and artistic innovation. By integrating high-quality programming with community-driven growth and professional networking, the festival fuels the local industry while championing its core conviction that Shorts = Cinema, a definitive cinematic form capable of reflecting complex realities and sparking global conversations.
The Olot Film Festival was created with the ambition of becoming a global reference for independent cinema and short films. Our program is committed to giving visibility to new voices in the audiovisual landscape, offering the public a diverse selection of works that explore innovative languages and bold narratives.
One of the pillars of the festival is its collaboration with the Institut d’Educació Greda of Olot, where students actively participate by presenting documentaries created as part of their studies. This initiative promotes local talent and strengthens the connection between students and professionals in the field, creating a space for learning, experimentation, and cultural dialogue.
More than just a film competition, the Olot International Film Festival aims to be a meeting point for creators, audiences, and institutions, opening the city’s doors to creativity and artistic exchange.
Venue: Cines Olot
The Olot Film Festival will take place at Cines Olot, a modern cinema complex located at Josep Ayats Street, 10, 17800 Olot.
Cines Olot features eight fully equipped screening rooms, including 3D projection theaters, making it the most complete multiplex in the Garrotxa region. In addition to commercial releases, Cines Olot plays an important cultural role in the city, organizing film series, screenings in original versions, concerts, operas, and special events.
The multiplex opened its doors more than 20 years ago, the result of a local family project with a long history in film exhibition, with the goal of offering Olot a high-quality cultural and entertainment center.
Calella Shorts Film Fest nace con la ambición de convertirse en un punto de encuentro para jóvenes creadores, amantes del cine y profesionales del mundo audiovisual. Este festival celebra la creatividad, la innovación narrativa y el talento emergente, ofreciendo una plataforma para que nuevos cineastas puedan mostrar sus obras y conectar con un público más amplio.
El festival colabora orgullosamente con el INS Bisbe Sivilla, cuyos alumnos presentarán varios de sus proyectos audiovisuales. Su participación convierte el festival no solo en un evento cultural, sino también en una experiencia educativa y profesional. Fomenta el aprendizaje práctico, el desarrollo creativo y el intercambio entre estudiantes, docentes y expertos de la industria.
Los jóvenes directores tendrán la oportunidad de ver sus trabajos en la gran pantalla, recibir comentarios del público y del jurado, y formar parte de un programa que destaca el talento emergente de Calella y del conjunto de la comarca del Maresme.
Calella: una ciudad con alma cinematográfica
Ubicada entre el mar Mediterráneo y el Parque Natural del Montnegre, Calella es una ciudad costera vibrante con un rico patrimonio cultural. Conocida por sus playas, su turismo y su carácter mediterráneo, Calella se ha convertido también en un escenario natural para producciones cinematográficas, sesiones fotográficas y proyectos audiovisuales.
A lo largo de los años, sus calles, playas y rincones icónicos han atraído a productores y cineastas que ven en Calella un plató al aire libre. Su combinación de arquitectura histórica, rincones pintorescos y paisajes naturales la convierten en un entorno inspirador para la creatividad visual.
El Calella Shorts Film Fest busca reforzar esta conexión entre la ciudad y el cine, celebrando la visión artística y el talento local mientras impulsa la cultura cinematográfica en toda la región.
Qué encontrarás en el festival
• Proyecciones de cortometrajes seleccionados
Obras de jóvenes talentos, estudiantes y creadores emergentes de distintos géneros y estilos.
• Participación especial del INS Bisbe Sivilla
Proyectos audiovisuales de los alumnos que muestran la creatividad y el esfuerzo de los programas formativos del centro.
• Premios y reconocimientos
Un jurado profesional evaluará y recompensará las obras más destacadas por su creatividad, técnica y originalidad.
"Bridging Creativity: From Local Short Films to Global IP"
The GTG International Shorts Film Festival provides an innovative platform for creators to express their unique stories through film and share them with a global network.
Through intensive training and workshops, it lays the foundation for outstanding creators to grow into world-class masters.
It discovers the potential of emerging directors and creators and provides them with practical opportunities.
We explore the possibility of overseas expansion and commercialization of excellent content.
Our call is open to all individuals, agencies, art collectives or producers that own the rights of short length audiovisual work, including documentary, argumentative, experimental and/or video-art. Short films must have been produced in film, video or animation format.
FICICA will take place from 12th to 16 th of August in Barranquilla, Colombia and through virtual channels. You are all welcome to visit us!
The festival was established by Education Expo TV in order to salute the great contribution of earlier filmmakers who have developed the cinema and considered as cinema fathers like Dadasaheb Phalke, Lumière brothers', Thomas Edison, Lev Kuleshov, Sergei Eisenstein, Vsevolod Pudovkin, William Kennedy Dickson, DW Griffth, George Melies, Edwin S Porter and many others great visionaries of cinema. Cinema Father International Film Festival is a competitive festival of Feature, Shorts, Doc, Music Videos & Animation produced by worldwide professionals. The festival is celebrating the achievement taking place in cinema & honoring the innovativeness, effectiveness, creativity & new ideas globally.
The objective behind the festival is to recognize the best talent and setting new milestone in the most amazing indie cinema industry. The CFIFF is an India’s first independent films festival providing platform to showcases the work of aspirant, young & experience professionals globally. CFIFF is also providing platform for professional networking, sharing of ideas & knowledge. The CFIFF awards honor the groundbreaking films and talent. We extend warm invitation to participate in 2026 edition and hope it turns milestone in your film career.
The 4th edition of La ReA Short Film Festival will take place from Friday, September 4th, 2026 to Sunday, September 6th, 2026 in Roche-en-Ardenne, at the Le Faubourg Saint Antoine cinema (formerly Le Carrefour), as well as on the adjacent square:
Place du Bronze
6980 La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium
The call for entries is now open!
The festival features a national (Belgique) and international selection of short films, along with a dedicated section for children’s films.
AAIFF Americas' 2026 offers 18 awards in 12 categories including Americas' Best Independent Film Director 2026 and America’s Best Independent Film 2026.
As the sister film festival of ÉCU—the European Independent Film Festival, which has been held in Paris for 21 years, the AAIFF Americas' has the ability to harness the rock-solid reputation of the ÉCU Film Festival Group as being one of the World’s foremost independent film festivals groups and to help bring global attention to Americas’ independent filmmakers.
Our objective is to offer excellent opportunities for all the Americas' independent filmmakers to find audiences for their films, to connect with peers, distributors and talent scouts – and importantly to provide them unforgettable film festival experience.
ABOUT The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF)
Celebrating Film, Creativity, and Community!
Event Days: JUNE 10 - 13 /2026
Main Venue: Producers Club Theaters, 358 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 United States
The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF NYC) proudly takes the spotlight, inheriting the legacy from TNFF in Sweden. As of Feb 2025, our dedicated team begins a new era, shifting the festival hub from Sweden to the bustling streets of New York City. With five successful years hosting film festivals across Sweden, Spain, and the USA, we're excited to continue the journey in the vibrant cinematic landscape of NYC!
The North Film Festival (TNFF) born in Stockholm, Sweden, in Feb 2020, is set to continue its legacy in New York City. Proudly supporting Scandinavian filmmakers and independent talents from all over the world.
TNFF NYC, an IMDb qualifier, is an international film festival (scripted, animated, documentary, music video). Dedicated to showcasing a wide range of international and American shorts and feature films of all genres. We offer both online screenings and an annual live screening and awards event in the heart of New York City.
What sets us apart is our partnership with The North Film Festival Stockholm in Sweden (April 24 - 25 / 2025 ONLINE) and the LOVE & HOPE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in Barcelona (L'HIFF) (Oct 1 - 4, 2025), Spain. With this strong foundation and five years of combined experience, we have already proven our ability to curate exceptional cinematic experiences.
Get ready for a phenomenal film festival in New York City. We have the skills, passion, and vision to make it one of the greatest!
IMDb Awards Listing Qualifier's The North Film Festival - New York CIty:
https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0057059/overview/
IMPORTANT: The social Media will be share for both film festivals The North Film Festival Stockholm - Sweden and The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF)
Website for The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF):
www.thenorthfilmfestnyc.com
EMAILS:
thenorthfilmfest@gmail.com
info@thenorthfilmfestnyc.com
OFFICIAL VENUE FOR SCREENINGS
Main Venue: Producers Club Theaters, 358 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 United States
Each quarter, the submitted projects are judged by an enthusiastic team of film industry professionals and academics.
TNFF Welcomes you to the city that never sleeps New York - United States.
New York is the most ethnically diverse, religiously varied, commercially driven, famously congested, and, in the eyes of many, the most attractive urban centre in the country. No other city has contributed more images to the collective consciousness of Americans: Wall Street means finance, Broadway is synonymous with theatre, Fifth Avenue is automatically paired with shopping, Madison Avenue means the advertising industry, Greenwich Village connotes bohemian lifestyles, Seventh Avenue signifies fashion, Tammany Hall defines machine politics, and Harlem evokes images of the Jazz Age, African American aspirations, and slums. if you're selected for the screenings in New York City on Feb 2025!
We are also extending an exclusive invitation to films from our sister festivals:
• Love & Hope International Film Festival - Barcelona (Oct 1 - 4, 2025)
• The North Film Festival - ONLINE - Stockholm - Sweden (April 24 - 25, 2025)
• Los Angeles Fantasia Fest - Los Angeles, CA (Nov 20 - 21, 2025)
We can’t wait to meet you at the festival! In the meantime, we’d love for you to join our Facebook community, where we share exciting updates about filmmaking and our festivals.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovehopethenorthfestivals
See you there!
GOSH! A DAMN GOOD FILM FESTIVAL
Independent & International Film Festival in Paris, GOSH! is dedicated to international short films screenings. The festival aims to bring to Paris films loved all around the world or brand new talents!
GOSH! loves all genres of independent cinema: short films, documentaries, animations, any language and any genre accepted. All equal for good cinema.
IMDB certified and screening to our usual audience, each edition GOSH! tries to provide a unique experience to the audience.
- IMDB certified awards
- Media partner "Cinéma des Potes" reporting the event
- International jury, lead by wellknown artists such as Pierre-Emmanuel Barré, Vikash Dhorasoo or Laura Satana
- Text interview for winners, on our website
- original certificate for award winners
- Individual feedback for all the movies in competition
- French subtitles by GOSH! (if English SRT file available)
- A damn cool festival!
PROCESS
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Each film is seen and rated by a committee of three persons, including Gosh Film Festival organizers: Magali Souart and Fabio Soares.
All the movies are seen by the committee, there is no “pass by” accepted.
Members of the committee can’t be involved in any way, in movies taking part of the official selection.
JURY
The jury is composed by professionals from TV & Cinema, the list and CV of GOSH! Jury are available on our website.
The jury takes in Paris and decide about the awards, except the audience award, given by the audience.
GOSH! Film Festival organizers do not take part to the jury and respect their final decisions.
MEDIA
GOSH! Film Festival screening is covered by our media partner "Cinéma des Potes", and several media with special accreditations.
Only for Colombian Film-makers. FESTIVAL LABERINTO is a film festival for those who live and breath cinema, wether as film critics, productors or cinephiles. We want to build new possibilities for audiovisual arts in general, so the inherent diversity of our ideas and sensibilities can be expressed. Open social environments are required to reach the objectives of this festival; our purpose is to create such environments, especially in Boyacá, and potentially in the rest of the country. Coming from a formative, divulgative and creative standpoint, we extend an invitation to all of the people interested in filmaking.
We want you to put your imagination in motion.
Bolder and more complex ways of living and exploring cinema are just around the corner. We would like to explore those new possibilities with you. Those who are interested in our event will be able to submit their work in the folllowing open calls.
