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Deadline
03 Nov 2026


Published: 17 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Facom Fest

Santiago de Compostela, Spain


About the festival.

Facom Fest is, in a few words, “a Galician audiovisual festival for students”. Consequently, its main interest lies in its commitment to Galician production and its focus on the student body. In this edition, we intend to give the greatest possible visibility to all filmmakers from Galicia. However, there is also room for other nationalities depending on the section.

From the festival organization, our position as students plays a crucial role in establishing dialogues with the participants. For this reason, despite being in a learning process ourselves, we hope to build a collectively enriching and nurturing dynamic. That is to say, to be able to share, among peers, a wealth of ideas, techniques… And even form a team!

As you surely know, often the projects we develop during this academic stage do not reach the dissemination we would like. Consequently, we intend to allow these works to opt for having their run on the screens. Crossing borders often seems like a complicated milestone in the professional world, so we hope this window can be useful.

Thus, in this new edition we dedicate our attention to students who are currently enrolled, or who completed their studies during or after the 2024-2025 academic year, at any university, or training center of any educational level, regardless of the geographical location.

This new edition of Facom Fest 2026 will take place between November 23th and 26th, 2026, in Santiago de Compostela. We look forward to seeing you!


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
08 Mar 2027


Published: 17 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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On the road to Tlalocan

Zacatlán, Mexico


Zacatlán Puebla Multicultural Festival: Camino al Tlalocan, in this second edition 10 selected feature films will be shown, which will compete for the audience award: The Camino al Tlalocan statuette.


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Terror



 
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Deadline
15 Nov 2026


Published: 17 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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5th Les Corts International Short Film Exhibition

Barcelona, Spain


The V Les Corts International Short Film Festival is a film event organized by students from the Cultural Management Research Project at Institut les Corts, with the support of cultural professionals from Barcelona.

The screenings will take place at different venues: the Josep Maria Trias i Peitx Civic Center, the Pere Quart Civic Center in Les Corts, the La Panarra Youth Center, and the District headquarters in Plaça Comas, during the months of May and June 2027.

The selected short films will be screened (provided the authors give their consent) in three showings: one aimed at students of the Institut Les Corts, another aimed at the general public, which will be screened at the Josep Maria Trias i Peitx Civic Center, and a third, also aimed at the general public, which will be screened at the Les Corts district headquarters in an open-air cinema format.
The festival awards four prizes: three audience awards, one for each showcase, and a special jury prize. In this edition, the special jury prize will be awarded to the best comedy short film. The jury will interpret the treatment of comedy broadly, and will reward originality and excellence.

All participating short films are eligible for any of the four awards.

In addition, the winning short film in the Trias i Peitx venue will be programmed (provided their authors agree) in the Pantalla Barcelona cycle, organized by Barcelona City Council.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
08 Feb 2027


Published: 17 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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University Cinema and Audiovisual Showcase (MUCA)

São Paulo, Brazil


The University Film and Audiovisual Showcase (MUCA) enters its third year. This showcase is dedicated to screening and awarding works created by students from all fields related to the audiovisual arts. Held in the city of São Paulo, the event serves as a space for the exchange, exhibition, and premiere of university-produced audiovisual work.

Who can participate?

Undergraduate and graduate students from any field of study at universities in Brazil or anywhere else in the world.

How to apply?

Submissions for MUCA are free of charge and can be made online via the Festhome platform.

Objective

MUCA aims to encourage university-level audiovisual production, discover new talent in Brazilian cinema, and foster the exchange of ideas and experiences among students from across the country.

Dedicated screenings

MUCA will feature dedicated sessions for the screening of short films, music videos, and "nanofilms" (very short-form films).

Short films

Short films of all genres—including fiction, documentary, animation, essay films, and experimental works—will be screened. Films must have a maximum duration of 25 minutes.

Music videos

Music videos from all musical genres will be screened. These videos must have a maximum duration of 5 minutes.

Check the schedule

To find the screening times and locations for each film, please consult the full MUCA schedule on the festival's official website.

Showcase history:

In 2026, MUCA received nearly 500 domestic entries from across Brazil, with students representing approximately 70 educational institutions from all five regions of the country.

International submissions included participants from around 20 countries, such as Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Canada, Iran, and South Korea.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
31 Dec 2026


Published: 17 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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I`MPULSA. Festival Iberoamericano Online de Cortometrajes Realizados por Mujeres

Sigüenza, Spain


I'MPULSA is an online short film festival that aims to discover and showcase new stories, viewpoints and perspectives from Ibero-American female filmmakers.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
07 Jun 2027


Published: 16 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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The Paris Film Festival

PARIS, France


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.


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
30 Jul 2027


Published: 16 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Grimmfest

Manchester, United Kingdom


Grimmfest 2027 is scheduled for 7th to 10th October, teaming up with our regular venue partner Odeon Great Northern, for a live event.

Submissions are open now!

Are you a UK film maker? We are thrilled to announce that GRIMMFEST is now officially a BIFA qualifying Festival for both Shorts and Features.

If your film is selected for our 2027 edition, you are one step closer to the British Independent Film Awards.

A screening with us counts as 1 of the 2 screenings required for BIFA eligibility.

We are also a competitive member of the Méliès federation, which means all selected European short films (Including UK) are in the running for the prestigious Méliès d'argent for Best European Short Film at Grimmfest 2027 and will then be put forward for the Méliès d'Or competition at Sitges international film festival.

Grimmfest has fast become one of the ‘go to’ genre film festivals in the World, now in its 19th year, the festival will see thousands of fans attend in early October at the Odeon Great Northern in Manchester UK. Hosting a plethora of horror, dark fantasy and sci-fi movie premieres alongside Q&As from many of the film makers and stars of the films; Grimmfest 2027 will be a massive celebration of genre cinema on the big screen.

The festival seeks the very best cutting edge and exciting new horror and genre movies to premiere in the north of the UK. Every selected film will benefit from extensive press coverage and will also be in the running for one of our prestigious Reaper awards. This year, films will be competing for these categories: BEST FEATURE, BEST DIRECTOR, BEST ACTOR, BEST ACTRESS, BEST SCREENPLAY, BEST SCORE, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST ART DIRECTION, BEST SHORT, BEST SFX, BEST SCARE and the coveted AUDIENCE AWARD. The winners will be announced just after the festival in mid October.

We have also recently launched our distribution arm, called GRIMMVISION in which we release indie genre films in the UK and around the world. Films are selected from the Grimmfest line up and further afield. Titles acquired under the label so far include: SELF DRIVER, TIM TRAVERS AND THE TIME TRAVELLER'S PARADOX, M - BEYOND THE WASTELAND, CONTENT, TRIBE, CRUSHED, HERESY, WHERE DARKNESS DWELLS, DEATH CYCLE and many more. Contact us for more info.

GRIMMFEST continues to draw a huge community of genre film fans, press and guests to Manchester (UK) and was recently named as one of the best genre festivals in the world' by MovieMaker magazine.

Selected films will be viewed and voted on by a special Jury of genre experts.

This year’s Jury will be selected and announced before the festival.

Previous award winners have included: I SEE THE DEMON, BEAST OF WAR, RABBIT TRAP, M, PIGGY, THE SADNESS, SINISTER, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, THE PASSENGER, MIDNIGHT, SLAPFACE, WERE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR, THE DEEP HOUSE, THE RIGHTEOUS, BLAST, RENT-A-PAL, ROPES, TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID, WHY DON'T YOU JUST DIE, ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE, HARPOON, EXTRA ORDINARY and many many more.

Previous highlights include: THE SUBSTANCE, LONGLEGS, TRAIN TO BUSAN, SINISTER, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, THE BABADOOK, TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID, RABBIT TRAP and many many more.

Previous guests have included: Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Nick Frost (Shaune of the dead), Tim McInnerny (Black Adder, Severance), Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Mick Garris (Sleepwalkers), Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers), Alice Krige (She Wiil, Startrek), Reece Shearsmith (Inside No.9), Barbara Crampton (Re-animator), Dee Wallace (E.T.), Brian Yuzna (From Beyond), AJ Bowen (The Sacrament), Mick Garris (The Stand), Pollyanna McIntosh (The Walking Dead), Johnny Vegas, Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones), Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin, The Soska Sisters (Rabid), Steve Oram (Sightseers), Ross Noble (QI), Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet), Patrick Mower (The Devil Rides out), Dominic Brunt (Wolf Manor, Before Dawn, Emmerdale), Robin Hardy (The Wicker Man), Matthew Holness (Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace), Alice Lowe (Sightseers), Shaun Evans (Endeavour, Boy A), The cast of Clive Barker’s HELLRAISER, Myanna Buring (Ripper Street, The Decent, Kill List) and many many more.

TESTIMONIALS:

"Grimmfest is one of my absolute favourite genre festivals in the world. Their taste in horror and all things cinematically fantastical is impeccable - always a brilliant lineup of edgy, insanely creative, mind-bending films! It’s a true honour to be involved." Kiah Roache-Turner, director of BEAST OF WAR

“Grimmfest is absolutely one of the best genre festivals in the world, very cool team, lovely fans and terrifying movies!” - Federico Zampaglione, director of THE WELL

The team behind the festival are independent filmmakers themselves and have here built an event and platform which reflects their passion and dedication, helping other filmmakers where they know they have needed support themselves. We can’t wait to be back!“ - Justin Hardy, director of CHILDREN OF THE WICKER MAN

Do yourself a favor: submit your work and attend this festival. You won’t regret it! I can’t wait to return next year because I am now a Grimmfest fan. Cheers!” - Robyn August director of KILLHER

“Grimmfest is fast becoming the UK’s number 1 genre festival!” - Julian Richards, JINGA FILMS

“Fast becoming one of the most prominent genre festivals in the UK, attracting premieres, special guests and plenty of media attention.” – Bloody-Disgusting.com

“We had a great reception from a wonderfully enthusiastic crowd of genre fans. Can’t wait to visit Grimmfest again.” – Paul Hyett, Director - HOWL & THE SEASONING HOUSE; SFX - THE WOMAN IN BLACK, THE DECENT

“Grimmfest’s reputation as a premiere genre festival was only surpassed by its buzzing attendees... They’ve really fostered a fantastic culture.” – Chris Peckover, Director – BETTER WATCH OUT

“I loved everything about Grimmfest. I very much look forward to screening another film there.” – Matt Stuertz, Director – HUMAN & TONIGHT SHE COMES.

“I applaud the programmers at Grimmfest for their bold film selections, which not only create unique opportunities for moviemakers but allow their audiences to see and feel cinema they might not have the chance to experience.” – Ted Geoghegan, Director - WE ARE STILL HERE

“I've attended film premiere's before but I've never felt such a warm atmosphere or watched cast and crew members be so well looked after, myself included”. - Sara Dee, Actress (BORLEY RECTORY)


MELIES!

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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Fantastic  Terror



 
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Deadline
27 Sep 2027


Published: 16 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Wild Indie Sci-fi & Fantasy Film Festival

London, United Kingdom


A New Season of WISFFF is about to start. Wait for the White Stag Banner to Beckon you to Adventure!

The Wild Indie Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival is soon back for a new season. Last season, the Phoenix from the Ashes was appropriate… this season the White Stag calls to you to follow us for an amazing adventure in film.
Welcome to the new season of WISFFF.
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So, what is WISFFF?

We're an independent, filmmaker-run festival celebrating the films and filmmakers working in our favourite genres: science fiction, fantasy, horror and all the strange, wonderful things that live somewhere between them.

We're specifically a short-film festival, with categories for Micro (2 minute), Mini (10 minute) and Short (25 minute) films. We’ve been asked to run for full length features, but if you want that you’re going to have to bombard us with messages.

With WISFFF, you enter your film once and we assess it across all the categories for which it is eligible. You don't need to keep paying to enter cinematography, directing, VFX, performance, production design, etc. If we think you've done something particularly well, we want our judges to notice it.

There are awards, laurels and, in selected categories, prizes. We're always trying to find more useful prizes for filmmakers rather than simply adding things for the sake of having a longer list.

Prize sponsors and additions for the new season will be announced as they are confirmed.
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WISFFF at Genesis Cinema, London

WISFFF found a home at Genesis Cinema in London, and we rather like it there.

It's a proper cinema with great character, awesome picture and stunning sound, but more importantly there's a wonderfully welcoming, film-obsessed atmosphere to the place.

Our screenings have increasingly become more than simply sitting in the dark watching films. Filmmakers meet filmmakers. People talk. Contacts get swapped. Projects get discussed. An unexpected amount of networking happens.

Which is exactly how we like it and we’ll encourage it more.

WISFFF continues to grow, with films arriving from around the world and an increasing range of ideas appearing on screen.

Please keep doing that.

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Yes, Horror Counts.

We get asked this surprisingly often.

Yes. Horror is included. It even has its own subgenre award. Indeed last season a Horror won the overall award.

Science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller, animation, fan films, pulp, comedy, documentary, music videos, pilots and films that are frankly rather difficult to describe are all welcome — provided there's a home for them somewhere within the wonderfully elastic boundaries of sci-fi and fantasy.

The festival is open to filmmakers from the UK, worldwide, the Up/Down/LSide/RSide Dimensions and, naturally, the Outer Spiral Arm of the Galaxy.

English is the festival's first language. Films in other languages are very welcome, but they need English subtitles/closed captions.

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About Those Discount Codes…

If we've seen an advert, trailer or post for your film and sent you a discount or waiver code, there's a reason.
We'd genuinely like to see your film.

We make films and enter festivals ourselves, so we know how many automated "special offers" filmmakers receive during a festival marketing cycle.

That's not what we're trying to do.

If we've contacted you, something about your film caught our attention and made us think it might belong at WISFFF.

And if we didn't happen to see your advert?
Ask us.

Filmmaking is about networking after all.

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A Small but Important Thing About WISFFF

We're independent.

We're filmmakers too.

We know what it's like to make something with too little money, too little time, a crew held together by enthusiasm and caffeine, and then send that film out into the festival world wondering whether anybody is actually going to watch it.

We watch the films.

That's rather the point… send those adventures in space, time, and magic our way.

Welcome to the new season of the Wild Indie Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival.

Let's see what you've made.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Fantastic  Other



 
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Deadline
15 Feb 2027


Published: 16 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Kala-samruddhi International Film Festival

Mumbai, India


Welcome to Kala-Samruddhi International Film Fesival
Kala-Samruddhi International Film Festival (KSIFF) 2026 is an international platform dedicated to celebrating outstanding cinema, discovering exceptional talent, and connecting filmmakers from around the world.

Since its inception, KSIFF has earned recognition as a growing global festival for independent and mainstream filmmakers alike.

1st Edition – 2018: Featured 200+ films from 30+ countries.

2nd Edition – 2019: Expanded significantly with 500+ films from 70+ countries, reflecting the festival's growing international reputation.

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and unavoidable personal circumstances, KSIFF was unable to conduct the festival from 2020 to 2025. After this pause, we are proud to return in 2026 with renewed energy, a stronger vision, and an even greater commitment to supporting filmmakers worldwide.

KSIFF welcomes submissions from emerging, independent, student, and professional filmmakers, providing a platform where creativity, originality, and powerful storytelling are recognized and celebrated regardless of budget or background.

We believe that cinema is a universal language capable of inspiring, educating, entertaining, and bringing people together across cultures and borders. Our mission is to promote artistic excellence while encouraging fresh voices and diverse perspectives from every corner of the world.

Officially selected films will receive Official Selection Laurels and Digital Certificates, while award winners will be honored with the prestigious KSIFF Winner Trophy, Winner Laurel, and Winner Certificate across multiple competition categories.

Whether you are submitting your first film or your latest masterpiece, Kala-Samruddhi International Film Festival 2026 invites you to share your vision with an international audience and become part of a global celebration of cinema.

We look forward to welcoming filmmakers from around the world to Mumbai, India, for KSIFF 2026.


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
15 Feb 2027


Published: 16 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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L’Horror Film Festival

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain


The International Film Festival with a Gender Perspective in Hospitalet was born in 2025 with the support of L’Ajuntament de L’Hospitalet, Torre Barrina, Final Girls Berlin Film Festival i Dones Visuals with the aim of visualizing the gender perspective through horror cinema. Promoting values through leisure. Providing windows, visions different from the hegemonic ones. Generating new perspectives. Offering opportunities and a space of representation.

The best audiovisual tool: horror.

Genre cinema is more trendier than ever, with a boom and an increase in the prestige of authors who speak from a diversity perspective. An opportunity to provide new perspectives for all types of audiences.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
31 Mar 2027


Published: 16 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Humus Film Fest

Madrid, Spain


The Humus Film Fest is an international short film festival focused on environmental themes. It aims to showcase both professional and amateur filmmakers, broadening perspectives on the environmental challenges we face: the disconnect between rural and urban areas, the loss of nature in cities, rural depopulation, climate change, and the eco-social transition towards a society more respectful of its environment.

The Humus Film Fest was born and continues in this 12th edition with a distinctly hedonistic and optimistic spirit. Therefore, we encourage filmmakers not only to present stories that address these issues from a stark reality, but also to open their cameras to humor, poetry, surrealism, and experimental art. This allows us to approach more hopeful future environmental scenarios, or at least to help us understand the current situation from less apocalyptic perspectives that paralyze us.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
30 Jun 2027


Published: 16 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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State aKorti

Viagrande, Italy


An important milestone for the International Humorous Short Film Festival State aKorti, between laughter and the other, we arrived at the 20th Edition

The show, as always, is open to film makers and directors of all nationalities. Participation is free.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Other  Music Video



 
Logo of 12º FIACINE - Iberoamerican Film Festival

Deadline
15 Nov 2026


Published: 15 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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12º FIACINE - Iberoamerican Film Festival

Ribeirão Pires, Brazil


Cachaça Filmes has held the festival since 2009. It always brings in nationally renowned filmmakers and artists from the area, aiming to offer culture and leisure options, and to favor the region's economy. In the short term we intend to bring an “elite” audience to Vila de Paranapiacaba, and in the medium and long term to bring cinematographic productions to the region.

We also have the Short and Feature Films Contest.

Regulation:
https://www.cachacafilmes.com/regulamento-concurso-de-roteiros


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
10 Mar 2027


Published: 15 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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FIRE!! Barcelona LGBTIQ+ Film Festival

Barcelona, Spain


The FIRE!! Festival is the first LGBT film festival in Spain: established in 1995 by Casal Lambda, in Barcelona, it addresses affective diversity in its broadest sense through a careful selection of feature films, documentaries and short films. A selection of art-house cinema and an educational approach are its main characteristics.

Throughout two weeks at the beginning of June - mainly at the French Institute but also at other different indoor or open-air venues in the city -, a wide range of public is invited to enjoy this Barcelona cultural landmark, with stories and testimonials of free people, creators who break barriers and fighters for human rights, all of whom help with love to build a fairer and freer world.

The festival's name is a tribute to the late 20s New York magazine of the same name, FIRE!!, led by the black gay writer Richard Bruce Nugent, portrayed in one of the most iconic films of the festival, Brother to Brother, which we screened a few years ago.


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of XVIII LatinUy Film Festival (Punta del Este, Uruguay)

Deadline
06 Nov 2026


Published: 14 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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XVIII LatinUy Film Festival (Punta del Este, Uruguay)

Punta del Este, Uruguay


LATINUY, Uruguay's International Latin Film Festival, showcases the most recent and innovative films (short and long feature films, fiction and documentaries) made in Iberoamerica. Numerous titles, directors and producers from around the world, national and international actors and actresses, and a wide schedule of activities meet annually in Punta del Este, the main Uruguayan seaside resort. LatinUy, a classic meeting point for cultural exchange between filmmakers and movie enthusiasts, awards several prizes, both for short and feature films in competition, both from the jury and the audience.


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of ALICANTE SMARTPHONE FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
15 Nov 2026


Published: 14 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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ALICANTE SMARTPHONE FILM FESTIVAL

alicante , Spain


The festival will take place in Alicante from November 16 to 21, 2026.

Only short films produced exclusively with a smartphone will be accepted.

Both national and international short films are eligible to participate.

The theme is open to all genres and subjects.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of International Film Festival Miranchurito - MIRANCHURITO FEST  - 3rd Edition

Deadline
10 Feb 2027


Published: 14 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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International Film Festival Miranchurito - MIRANCHURITO FEST - 3rd Edition

Pupiales, Colombia


MIRANCHURITO FEST 2027 — Stories Beyond Borders, Cinema That Connects Communities

Pupiales, Nariño, Colombia | International Short Film Festival

Some stories begin in a small town and end up speaking to the world. Others travel from distant places and find a new way to be heard within a community.

MIRANCHURITO FEST was created to celebrate that encounter.

Based in Pupiales, Nariño, Colombia, our International Film Festival welcomes independent filmmakers, emerging talents, and creative voices from around the world who use cinema to explore identity, question reality, move audiences, and change the way we see one another.

We are looking for films with something to say. Stories that surprise us through their perspective, sensitivity, visual language, or ability to bring us closer to different realities. Whether you are taking your first steps in filmmaking or continuing an established creative journey, we want to discover new voices and celebrate the many ways stories can be told.

A Space for New Perspectives

MIRANCHURITO FEST welcomes fiction, documentary, and animation short films, with national and international categories and distinctions for debut works. We invite filmmakers exploring personal, social, experimental, cultural, and fantastic worlds, as well as those pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.

We believe cinema does not end when the credits roll. It lives on in the conversations it inspires, the people it brings together, and the questions it leaves behind.

The Papialpa Statuette: Recognition with Identity

The Papialpa Statuette is the distinctive symbol of MIRANCHURITO FEST. It represents the festival’s commitment to authentic stories, creativity, and the value of voices that deserve to be heard.

Winning films will receive the award corresponding to their category and official festival recognition. Participants will receive a certificate of participation, subject to the terms of the call for entries.

Participation is about more than competing for an award. It is an opportunity to share your work with a cultural initiative seeking to bring cinema closer to the community and recognize the diversity of the people who make it possible.

Why Submit Your Film?

An international film festival rooted in Pupiales, Nariño, Colombia.

Categories for national and international short films.

A space for emerging filmmakers and debut works.

Recognition through the Papialpa Statuette and official certificates, according to the festival’s participation terms.

A commitment to connecting independent cinema with the community and encouraging cultural exchange.

Selection, screening, and participation conditions are detailed in the official rules for this edition.

Your Story Deserves to Be Seen

If you have a film that invites audiences to see the world differently, a story that deserves to reach new viewers, or a voice just beginning to find its way, we want to discover your work.

Submit through Festhome and become part of MIRANCHURITO FEST 2027.

MIRANCHURITO FEST — The world tells stories. We create a place for them to meet.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
06 Nov 2026


Published: 14 Oct 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Hator Hator Horror Fest

Azpeitia, Spain


Horror and animation film festival in Azpeitia.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other



 
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Deadline
31 Mar 2027


Published: 14 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Cine Pobre Film Festival

San Mateo Rio Hondo, Mexico


Cine Pobre is a self-funded filmmaking genre without a set of stylistic criteria nor format boundaries, involving many geographically separated creators with at least two things in common: a strong desire to tell their story: with their own resources and without establishment constraints.

Cine Pobre builds bridges based on the belief that film becomes art when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper.

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After 25 years of showcasing and celebrating The World's Best Self Funded Films, at Cine Pobre Film Festival we have discontinued our public screenings and henceforth operate in an invitation only private space while preserving the Cine Pobre spirit, essence and prestige.

The discontinuation of our public venues makes it easier and much less costly to manage.

This means significantly lower inscription fees. No airplane tickets, no hotel bills, no liver cirrhosis from afterparties; just an evolved value proposition, while continuing to deliver the timeless professional prestige and to be lauded and formally recognized among the World's Best Self Funded Filmmakers.

In August 2024 XXII Cine Pobre Film Festival inaugurated its own humble movie theater in the Oaxaca cloud forest at 2,400 m a.s.l. This small special events playhouse allows us to focus more on motivating our target audiences to develop their creative talents as mentor of future filmmakers.

El Cine Pobre es un género cinematográfico autofinanciado sin un conjunto de criterios estilísticos ni límites de formato, que involucra a creadores geográficamente distantes con al menos dos cosas en común: un gran deseo de contar su historia con sus propios recursos y sin las restricciones del sistema establecido. Cine Pobre tiende puentes basándose en la convicción de que el cine se convierte en arte cuando sus materiales son tan económicos como el lápiz y el papel.

POR FAVOR, LEA: Después de 25 años exhibiendo y celebrando las mejores películas autofinanciadas del mundo, en el Cine Pobre Film Festival hemos suspendido nuestras proyecciones públicas y, de ahora en adelante, operamos en un espacio privado al que se accede únicamente por invitación, conservando el espíritu, la esencia y el prestigio de Cine Pobre. La suspensión de nuestras sedes públicas facilita la gestión y resulta mucho menos costosa. Esto supone tarifas de inscripción significativamente más bajas. Sin billetes de avión, sin facturas de hotel, sin cirrosis hepática por las fiestas posteriores; simplemente una propuesta de valor evolucionada, al tiempo que seguimos ofreciendo un prestigio profesional atemporal y el reconocimiento formal entre los mejores cineastas autofinanciados del mundo.

En agosto de 2024, la XXII edición del Cine Pobre Film Festival inauguró su propia y humilde sala de cine en el bosque nublado de Oaxaca, a 2400 m s. n. m. Este pequeño espacio para eventos especiales nos permite centrarnos más en motivar a nuestro público objetivo a desarrollar sus talentos creativos como mentores de los futuros cineastas.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
10 Aug 2027


Published: 14 Oct 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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London International Documentary Festival

London, United Kingdom


The LIDF is London’s oldest documentary festival and offers an unprecedented all year-round snapshot of the contemporary world. The festival adopts a questioning, critical attitude to the cultural, social and political issues of the day, engaging with filmmakers, their subjects, and our audience to create a highly distinct environment for cultural interaction.

Alongside established names like Martin Scorsese and Steve Soderbergh, the festival presents the best emerging talent from around the globe in a highly distinctive environment for cultural interaction. A truly public sphere for debate, analysis, and entertainment.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival