ENGLISH: SHORTS MÉXICO 21ST EDITION
CALL FOR ENTRIES – SUBMIT YOUR FILM
SHORTS MEXICO is recognized as the largest International short film festival in Latin America. Do not miss the chance to be part of its 21st celebration.
FILM SUBMISSION REGULATIONS
SHORTS MEXICO - Mexico International Short Film Festival call for entries begins February 23rd - May 31st 2026 at 23:59 (CST) Mexico City. We are open to receive Short Films from all over the world inviting all production genres.
SHORTS MEXICO is an exhibition platform specializing in short films that promotes cinema creative expressions, diverse voices, distinctive and innovative visions and bold quality films from filmmakers from all over the world. At SHORTS MEXICO we encourage the growth and development of short films as well as filmmakers.
The 21st Edition of SHORTS MEXICO will be held from September 1st through the 30th 2026 in Mexico City and the 32 States of the Mexican Republic. The National Cinematheque of Mexico is the main venue of the festival, and it amounts other important venues as CINEMEX Theaters, one of the largest cinema chains in the world, the famous Vasconcelos Library, Centro Cultural Universitario de la UNAM, CDMX´s and Cultural Centers, etc. The festival amounts over 75 venues in Mexico City and holds exhibitions nationwide, the event occurs throughout Mexico. SHORTS MÉXICO is presented in a hybrid format, holding in-theaters / in - person screenings, virtual - online streaming transmission, and televised exhibitions as well, having over 1 million spectators per edition.
Throughout the year the festival features short films theatrical releases, previews, exhibitions, retrospectives and master classes. The Shorts Mexico Tour includes cities, towns and villages of Mexico, as well as exhibitions in various countries around the world.
Shorts Mexico Academy conference cycle includes an academic offer aimed at developing professionalization in various specialized areas of filmmaking. The festival will also present Shorts México Pitching Competition, Work In Progress Contest, and its Screenplay Short Film Competition, with the goal of encouraging and promoting the creation, professionalization and production of quality films.
FESTIVAL SECTIONS
COMPETITIVE SECTIONS
INTERNATIONAL Competition (Live Action, Animation and Documentary). Short films from all over the world, regardless of the nationality of the director and the place or country of filming. Film productions which are not considered Mexican or Ibero-American.
IBERO-AMERICAN Competition (Live Action, Animation and Documentary) Ibero-American short film productions created in collaboration with or by countries from Latin America, plus Spain and Portugal, These productions involve co-productions between these nations, regardless of the nationality of the director and the place or country of filming.
MEXICAN Competition (Live Action, Animation, Documentary, NeoMex) If part of your production was filmed in Mexico, produced or coproduced by Mexican
Companies or Mexican filmmakers, or directed by a Mexican, it is considered a Mexican Production.
SHORTS MEXICO’S INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE
FESTIVAL'S FAVORITES (OUT OF COMPETITION)
International and Ibero-American Showcases
World Cinema
Queer Shorts (LGBTTTQ+)
Fantascorto (Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror)
Afroshorts (African Diaspora and Culture)
Ecoshorts (Environmental Conservation Films)
Kids
Indigenous Peoples
Fun Shorts (Comedy Films)
Experimental
International (Live Action, Animation, Documentary)
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Mexican
Indigenous Peoples
Mexican women in cinema
Muestra Mexicana (Live Action, Animation, Documentary)
Experimental
Queer Shorts (LGBTTTQ+)
Afroshorts (African Diaspora and Culture)
Fantascorto (Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror)
Infantil – Kids
Ecoshorts (Environmental Conservation)
Funshorts (Comedy)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ANTECEDENTES
En el ámbito de la parada de León del Tour del Talento 2025 de la Fundación Princesa de Girona, se convoca el concurso de cortometrajes “120 segundos de cine”. Este concurso está promovido y organizado por el Instituto Leonés de Desarrollo Económico, Formación y Empleo, S.A. (ILDEFE) del Ayuntamiento de León, la Universidad de León a través de su Área de Actividades Culturales y cuenta con la colaboración del Centro de Formación Profesional Mª Auxiliadora de la ciudad de León.
El principal objetivo de este concurso es el de promover el cortometraje como medio de expresión audiovisual entre los jóvenes, contribuir a su reconocimiento y a su difusión, y dar a conocer la provincia o ciudad de León (España).
The University Film and Audiovisual Exhibition (MUCA) is a festival dedicated to exhibiting and awarding works produced by students from all areas related to audiovisual.
The event, which takes place in the city of São Paulo, is a space for the exchange, exhibition and premiere of university audiovisual productions.
Held at Anhembi Morumbi University by professors and students of the institution.
Who can participate?
Undergraduate and graduate students from all courses and universities in Brazil and around the world.
How to register?
Registrations for MUCA are free and can be made online through the Festhome website.
Objective
MUCA aims to encourage university audiovisual production, reveal new talents in Brazilian cinema and promote the exchange of ideas and experiences among students from all over the country.
Dedicated sessions
MUCA will have dedicated sessions for the screening of short films, music videos and nanofilms.
Short Films
Short films of all genres will be shown, such as fiction, documentary, animation, essay and experimental. Films must be no longer than 25 minutes.
Music Videos
Music videos of all musical genres will be shown.
Videos must be no longer than 5 minutes.
Check the schedule
To find out the times and locations of each film, check the full MUCA schedule on the festival's official website.
History of the Exhibition
The University Film and Audiovisual Exhibition (MUCA) is a festival dedicated to showcasing and awarding works produced by students from all fields related to audiovisual. The event, which took place in 2025 at the SPCINE Circuit and Anhembi Morumbi University, was established as a space for the exchange, exhibition, and premiere of university audiovisual productions from Brazil and around the world.
In 2025, MUCA received nearly 400 national works from across the country, with students representing more than 70 educational institutions, and entries from all five Brazilian regions.
International entries included participants from approximately 10 countries, including Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Canada, Iran, and South Korea.
The Zagora International Film Festival was born from a deep desire to create a genuine space for cultural exchange, allowing filmmakers from all over the world to immerse themselves in the Saharan and Amazigh cultures—a living, multidimensional culture that spans cinema, music, the arts of daily life, local cuisine, communal spirit, nature, and values of generosity and hospitality.
Arriving in Zagora is a unique experience for directors and guests, where the encounter goes beyond film screenings to include direct human and cultural interaction with the place and its people, in a context that respects local traditions while celebrating diversity.
The festival covers accommodation, meals, and local transportation within Zagora for all participants, ensuring that filmmakers can fully immerse themselves in the cultural and cinematic experience without logistical concerns."
During the festival, daily excursions are organized to explore the region’s historical and cultural landmarks, including Tamegroute, the Amezrou Kasbah, and the historic Koranic Library, enhancing visitors’ understanding of the rich cultural context the city embodies.
The festival consists of two official sections:
Documentary Competition
Short Film Competition (maximum 15 minutes)
An independent jury is appointed for each category, composed of cinematic and cultural figures, ensuring fair and specialized evaluation for every type of film.
Screenings take place inside the cultural center of Zagora, in addition to open-air screenings in the desert on a large, specially prepared screen. This unique visual and human experience blends cinema with the desert environment, offering both the audience and guests an exceptional moment of film viewing beyond traditional theaters.
In Zagora, cinema becomes a true bridge for dialogue—a space where contemporary creativity meets living heritage, and where images connect with people and place. Participating in this festival is not merely a professional milestone, but a complete cultural and aesthetic experience that leaves a lasting impact on memory and imagination, giving films a human dimension that transcends the screen.
The festival invites all filmmakers and cineastes to embark on this artistic adventure in the heart of the desert, where stories are born from silence and cinema is told through the language of the land, light, and human presence.
After the stunning success of our inaugural Susquehanna Film Festival - the 1st festival of its kind to be held in historic Williamsport, Pennsylvania by founder Tim Yasui (a career Hollywood based film producer and film distributor who was originally born and raised in Williamsport)- we return even bigger & better in 2026!
Our Festival will celebrate not only international films, but also regionally-produced feature films and short films from Williamsport, PA and the Greater Pennsylvania region. We will encourage all film makers and young students also who are studying Film to submit their films which otherwise might be ignored by the national festivals. Minimum film lengths are 20 minutes for short films and student films and 30 minutes for Animation.
The INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL VILLA DE LEDESMA is a cultural event that seeks to become the most important event of the year in the north of Salamanca.
The aim of the Festival is to bring the rural scene to the big screen and to bring back to prominence those towns and villages that enjoyed splendour in times gone by.
The current rural situation and the now known as Empty Spain are the main concerns for the Festival, which offers itself as a means of communication to make these regions known and popular again in order to achieve a change of trend.
TRAVEL FILM International Film Festival collects the best travel, outdoor, nature and adventure films from around the world, which were created both by professionals and by enthusiasts, and helps to get them across to the Russian speaking audience.
All best films will be shown on the big screen during the solemn final ceremony on February 20 - 21, 2027 in Moscow, Russia and will be able to struggle for the main prize and the title of the "Best travel film". As well as for the prizes in the standalone nominations.
10th “Jaipur Film World”
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El Festival de Cine Curto de Ribadeo es un festival de cortometrajes que nace con el propósito de promocionar los proyectos audiovisuales propios de A Mariña Lucense y, por extensión, las Comunidades de Galicia y Asturias, o que tengan miembros participantes relacionados con dichas zonas. La 5a edición del Festival tendrá lugar en Ribadeo durante la segunda semana de agosto en varias localizaciones de este municipio.
First ever MACA Film Festival, themed "Shorts in Shorts," encapsulates the idea of microcosms of society. Selected stories will depict narratives set in a single environment featuring a train, record store or a local wine bar - visually constricted spaces as a breeding ground of ideas and cultural discourse. It explores our collective journey through time, where memories and aspirations converge in the present, offering us a chance to find new meanings in old debates and imagine alternate paths forward.
1 – SOBRE LA 20ª CINEBH - FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DE BELO HORIZONTE
La CineBH – Muestra Internacional de Cine de Belo Horizonte es un festival internacional dedicado a la articulación entre creación, reflexión, circulación y mercado en el audiovisual contemporáneo, con enfoque estratégico en América Latina. La Muestra actúa como plataforma de conexión entre la producción brasileña y latinoamericana, promoviendo el intercambio artístico y profesional, estimulando el debate, la formación de redes de colaboración y la valorización de nuevos talentos por medio de secciones competitivas y premiaciones. Incluye además un apartado dedicado a la exhibición de producciones realizadas en el Gran BH.
El festival se consolida como un espacio de pensamiento y experimentación sobre los rumbos del audiovisual, reuniendo profesionales del sector, realizadores, investigadores, académicos, representantes de la industria nacional e internacional y público en torno a debates sobre sostenibilidad del cine, estrategias de lanzamiento y ventas, coproducción internacional, innovación en el lenguaje, nuevas tecnologías y modelos de exhibición y difusión.
Con programación gratuita, la CineBH presenta una curaduría de películas brasileñas y latinoamericanas —largometrajes y cortometrajes— articulada con homenajes, debates, acciones formativas, sesiones Cine-Escuela, Muestrita de Cine y actividades artísticas, consolidándose como un espacio de encuentro entre creación, formación de públicos y desarrollo del sector audiovisual.
La Muestra CineBH es una idealización y realización de Universo Produção y presenta películas brasileñas y latinoamericanas de larga y corta duración. Integra Cinema sem Fronteiras – programa internacional del audiovisual, que reúne tres muestras anuales complementarias: la Muestra de Cine de Tiradentes, la CineOP – Muestra de Cine de Ouro Preto y la CineBH - Muestra Internacional de Cine de Belo Horizonte.
Fecha prevista de realización de la 20ª edición del evento: del 22 al 27 de septiembre de 2026.
Lugar de realización: El evento está planificado en formato híbrido, con actividades presenciales en diversos espacios de la ciudad de Belo Horizonte —capital del estado de Minas Gerais— y programación en línea en la plataforma oficial del evento: cinebh.com.br.
2 – SOBRE EL SEGMENTO LATINOAMERICANO DE LA CINEBH
El segmento latinoamericano de la CineBH está compuesto por dos secciones competitivas de películas latinoamericanas dedicadas al cine de carácter autoral, libertad formal y potencial internacional, con el objetivo de promover el diálogo, el intercambio y la ampliación de las redes de circulación entre los países de América Latina.
2.1 – Muestra Territorio
Sección internacional competitiva compuesta por hasta seis largometrajes latinoamericanos, preferentemente inéditos en Brasil*, de realizadores(as) que estén dirigiendo con la película inscrita, individualmente o en conjunto, su segundo largometraje en adelante —de ficción, documental o animación—. Solo se considerarán obras de directores(as) nacidos(as) o con ciudadanía en países de América Latina, incluyendo Haití y Puerto Rico, y con producción mayoritaria de un país latinoamericano.
El objetivo de la muestra es ampliar la visibilidad de producciones autorales, fortalecer el intercambio entre países latinoamericanos e impulsar la trayectoria de realizadores en proceso de consolidación en la escena audiovisual.
Las películas seleccionadas serán evaluadas por un Jurado Oficial, conformado por profesionales del audiovisual invitados por la organización del evento, que otorgará los premios a Mejor Película de la sección y Destacado del Jurado. Los premios serán anunciados en la ceremonia de clausura del evento y las películas ganadoras recibirán el Trofeo Horizonte —oficial del evento—. La Mejor Película también recibirá un premio en dinero por un valor de R$ 10.000,00 (diez mil reales).
*Se considerará inédita la película que no haya sido estrenada comercialmente ni exhibida en ningún evento, muestra o festival en el territorio brasileño.
2.2 – Muestra Horizonte
Sección internacional competitiva compuesta por hasta seis largometrajes latinoamericanos, preferentemente inéditos en Brasil*, dedicada exclusivamente a la presentación de primeras obras —largometrajes de ficción, documental y animación— realizadas por directores(as) nacidos(as) o con ciudadanía en países de América Latina, incluyendo Haití y Puerto Rico, con producción mayoritaria de un país latinoamericano.
La Muestra Horizonte tiene como objetivo destacar a nuevos realizadores, ampliar la visibilidad de óperas primas y fomentar la renovación del cine latinoamericano, promoviendo el intercambio cultural y la inserción de estas películas en circuitos de exhibición y circulación internacional.
Las películas seleccionadas serán evaluadas por un Jurado Oficial, conformado por profesionales del audiovisual invitados por la organización del evento, que elegirá la Mejor Película de la sección y un Destacado del Jurado. El anuncio se realizará en la clausura del evento, programada para el día 27 de septiembre de 2026. La película ganadora recibirá el Trofeo Horizonte —oficial del evento— y será contemplada además con un premio en dinero por un valor de R$ 5.000,00 (cinco mil reales).
*Se considerará inédita la película que no haya sido estrenada comercialmente ni exhibida en ningún evento, muestra o festival en el territorio brasileño.
The Puerto Madryn MAFICI International Film Festival has been held for 13 years and is one of the most important Festivals in Latin America, which takes place in the Argentine Patagonia.
The objective of the Festival is to provide the possibility of screening national and foreign films both feature films and short films and thus generate a meeting space and diffusion of the cinema, from a corner of the Argentine Patagonia.
The Festival will reward the First Movies to Argentine and foreign filmmakers, with the "Southern Right Whale" award, in addition to the different awards of the Official Section in Competition.
MAFICI proposes from its beginnings, reward and promote the new directors of the world, announcing his first cinematographic work, being the only Argentine Festival with this unique peculiarity.
On the other hand, we intend to encourage the development of the film industry, care of the Environment and contribute to the tourist, cultural potential that our beautiful city of Puerto Madryn.
Bonito CineSur – South American Film Festival – 2026
The heart of South American cinema beats in Bonito
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela
Competitive screenings of new South American feature films and short films produced between 2025 and 2026;
Parallel exhibition of South American children’s animation films;
Competitive screening of environmental-themed films;
Competitive screening of films from Mato Grosso do Sul, produced between 2025 and 2026;
Awards, debates, and roundtable discussions aimed at international cooperation;
Workshops for professionals, film and audiovisual academics, and local residents;
Exchange with leading South American film festival directors.
VENUES
Bonito Convention Center and public squares.
ECOTOURISM, CULTURE AND CINEMA
In the heart of Brazil, the city of Bonito is part of the Serra da Bodoquena National Park and is one of the most important ecotourism destinations in the country.
Mato Grosso do Sul borders Bolivia and Paraguay, from where it has received strong cultural influences that shape the ethnic identity of its people.
Bonito has approximately twenty thousand inhabitants and, in this charming city, there are crystal-clear rivers, waterfalls, caves, and some of the most beautiful landscapes in Brazil’s Midwest. As a cultural hub of Mato Grosso do Sul, Bonito hosts literary and jazz festivals, as well as a winter festival.
Bonito CineSur is a space for meeting and integration of South American cinema and audiovisual production, presenting the most recent works and bringing together professionals from across the continent.
In 2025, its third edition enriched the cultural calendar of the city, the country, and the continent with the screening of 63 films from 10 South American countries, in 120 hours of free programming.
Bonito CineSur received wide coverage in local and national media, with 1,665 published news pieces, reaching more than 619 thousand people on social media. It grew in size and relevance with the participation of 60 public and private institutions, reaching 9,000 people and fostering the local creative economy through the hiring of 250 professional services, including production, technical equipment, hotels, restaurants, and transportation, generating income and visibility.
In 2026, Bonito CineSur will continue to occupy venues throughout the city of Bonito and will further consolidate the convergence between culture, environment, and tourism, promoting South American cinematic exchange, highlighting environmental issues, and internationally promoting the tourist destination of Bonito and our beloved Brazil.
TEAM
NILSON RODRIGUES – Director
Producer of the films “O Outro Lado do Paraíso” (2015) and “O Pastor e o Guerrilheiro” (2022). Nilson served as director of the Festival de Brasília do Cinema Brasileiro (1995, 1997, 1998, and 2011) and of the Brasília International Film Festival (2012 to 2017), as well as Bonito CineSur (2023 to 2026).
ANDREA FREIRE – Coordinator
Coordinator of the Bonito Winter Festival (2000 to 2006, 2015, and 2016); coordinator of the Festival América do Sul (2004, 2005, 2015, and 2016); coordinator of the Vídeo Índio Brasil Showcase (2009); of the audiovisual production course Mídias Contemporâneas Narrativas Populares (2010); director, researcher, and screenwriter of the audiovisual series EVOÉ – Dramatic Stories in Campo Grande (2021). Coordinator of Bonito CineSur (2023 to 2026).
GUSTAVO DE ARRUDA CASTELO (Cegonha) – Coordinator
Cultural producer, coordinator of Temporadas Populares (1999 to 2002); General Director of the Mato Grosso do Sul Culture Foundation (2020 to 2022); Coordinator of Bonito CineSur (2023 to 2026).
JOSÉ GERALDO COUTO – Curator
Born in Jaú, São Paulo, in 1957, he is a journalist, translator, and film critic. He worked for more than twenty years at Folha de S. Paulo newspaper and currently works at the Moreira Salles Institute. He has translated works by Henry James, Norman Mailer, Truman Capote, Martin Scorsese, and Nelson Mandela, among others.
CECILIA DIEZ – Curator
University professor and general producer of the Mar del Plata International Film Festival (2021–2023) and Ventana Sur (2022–2023).
RODRIGO FONSECA – Curator
Curator, critic, and researcher of Brazilian cinema, known for his work curating film exhibitions and festivals, as well as for his work as a journalist and professor.
LUCIANA DRUZINA – Director of Druzina Content, where for over fifteen years she has produced animated series, films, fiction, and games distributed in more than fifty countries across various platforms and channels. Curator of the children’s parallel program of Bonito CineSur (2023 to 2026).
ELIS REGINA – Curator of the Environmental Film Section Journalist, has worked as a curator at several events, including Comitiva dos Chefs Festival Movie Showcase (2019); Making Of Showcase – O Cinema Está Aqui – Festcine América do Sul (2014); A Imagem do Índio – Vídeo Índio Brasil(2014 and 2015); Comida em Movimento Festival – Cinema and Gastronomy (2023); and the Bonito CineSur South American Environmental Film Festival (2023 to 2026).
MARCOS PIERRY – Curator of the Mato Grosso do Sul Film Section, Journalist, critic, audiovisual curator, screenwriter, short film director, and film professor. He holds a Master’s degree from USP and a PhD from UFMG. Member of the Brazilian Association of Film Critics (Abraccine). Curator of the Mato Grosso do Sul film section of Bonito CineSur (2024 and 2026).
BONITO CINESUR – South American Film Festival
Production – Associação Amigos do Cinema e da Cultura – AACIC
The Associação Amigos do Cinema e da Cultura – AACIC is a private, non-profit organization founded in 2007, which has been developing cultural, educational, and training projects for over fifteen years.
The association’s experience and technical capacity to develop and carry out activities in the field of cinema, as well as in education, training, and culture in general, have been officially recognized by the Education, Health, and Culture Commission of the Legislative Chamber of Brasília and by the University of Brasília.
Experience the Power of Short Film at the 2nd Annual DIFF Shorts Film Festival
The Dallas International Film Festival proudly presents the 2nd Annual DIFF Shorts Film Festival, a celebration of the art of short-form storytelling. From October 17th - 19th, 2025, join us as we go beyond screenings to foster a dynamic connection between filmmakers, audiences, and the vibrant Dallas arts community.
We believe that film should be placed on the same pedestal as all of the other arts, and that applies equally to short films. Our intention with the DIFF Shorts Film Festival is to elevate the short film and to celebrate shorts filmmakers.
We want to hear your voice! Filmmakers attending DIFF Shorts are encouraged to participate in audience Q&As and panel discussions. We also actively collaborate with Dallas-area high schools and universities, connecting filmmakers with the next generation of storytellers.
Let's shorten the distance between idea and screen. Join us for the DIFF Shorts Film Festival from October 17th - 19th, 2025.
About the Dallas Film Society:
DIFF Shorts is a presentation of DIFF (Dallas Film Society, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2006 “to celebrate films and their impact on society; to honor filmmakers and recognize their achievements and contribution in enhancing the creative community; to provide educational programs to students to develop better understanding of the role of film in today’s world; and to promote the City of Dallas and its commitment to the art of filmmaking".
This commitment of the early founders to the art of film and the artists who are its creators continues to guide the organization today. In addition, through curation of the broadest range of expression through film, DIFF is committed to serving as the region’s most powerful platform for diverse, emerging, and underrepresented voices. Throughout its history – before DEI was a familiar acronym – DIFF has demonstrated consistent commitment to providing accessible, inclusive, immersive, educational, and entertaining film experiences for all. It is the vision of DIFF that, by promoting wide and thoughtful expression through film, our organization can help foster human connection and greater appreciation for our common humanity and our rich diversity.
Supported by City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.
The Latin American Film Week will take place over five consecutive days, officially hosted at the San Martín Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in November.
During the event, special activities will accompany the screenings:
International forum on distribution and exhibition
Debate among Latin American film critics
Since 2017, we have been creating spaces for meeting and discussion, working hard on audience development. We believe it is important for our audience to have a good experience at each event and to leave with a desire to continue watching Latin American cinema.
PVIFF is hosted by Gipp. Museums, Inc. PVIFF attracts 3,000+ people each year from around the world. PVIFF was created in 2006 under the previous name (Sweet Auburn International Film Festival) and have served as the launching pad for many successful filmmakers and other artists alike in the film & entertainment industry. This dynamic international film festival showcases feature length films, shorts, music videos, documentaries, and screenplays from around the globe. PVIFF also feature celebrity attractions, innovative workshops, panels, parties, and much more. PVIFF is one of the most celebrated film events through dynamic programming and a dedication to helping filmmakers excel in their careers. PVIFF's brand is entrenched in the old saying "It Takes A Village."
Our vision allows us to create a village atmosphere that provide opportunities not only for filmmakers but for business owners and film enthusiasts. Artists such as Actor/Director, Mario Van Peebles, Actress, Ruby Dee, Director/Writer Rob Hardy of Rain Forest Films, Actor/Comedian, Anthony Anderson, Producer, Roger Bobb formerly of Tyler Perry Studios, Director, Malcolm Lee, Casting Director, Alpha Tyler formerly of Tyler Perry Studios, Casting Director, Kim Hardin, Emmy Award Winning Producer, Dean Hargrove, Casting Director & Producer, Reuben Cannon formerly of Tyler Perry Studios, Best Selling Author Omar Tyree, Actor, Bill Nunn, Director, Kenny Leon, Humanitarian, Afeni Shakur and more have all participated in various aspects of PVIFF over the years. In 2006 during PVIFF's first year the winning short film "Binta & The Great Idea" was nominated for an Academy Award and numerous other projects have received phenomenal acclaim throughout the years as well. With increased exposure, the assistance from the film and business community PVIFF will continue to help ignite opportunities and make dreams to come true for decades to come.
The ZAFIC Festival 2025 call will have 6 lines of development that will be called "Capsules", which will be aimed at 5 different industries with the objective of articulating Cinematography and audiovisual, with new creators and cultural managers.
The capsules that will be developed in the call are:
1. Cinematographic capsule.
2. Musical capsule.
3. Literary capsule.
4. gastronomic capsule.
5. Dance capsule.
6. Cápsula Market Fest
Similarly, different categories detail in each capsule that detail diverse interests, genres and creation formats, as well as their requirements and who can take part.
These projects can come from any country or region, and must be originally developed, subtitled or folded to the Spanish language.
MAC MARÍN - Atlantic Films & New Media is an emerging space that aims to promote the independennt cinema and audiovisual creation at the same time that pays homage to the local talent, valuing the Marin Town identity and its sourounded parishs , located in one of the most beautiful corners of Galicia, in the northwest of Spain, in Europe.
Our main objective is to connect the New Galician Filmmakers to the neighborhood, as well as to seek a connection between local creators with international audiovisual communities. We pay special attention to those who have been working into european values through media and cinema.
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 2024, we are all set to host the 15th 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.
