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Deadline
27 Jul 2020


Published: 28 Mar 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Lyon Young Film Festival

Lyon, France


The Lyon Young Film Festival accepts shorts films less than 25 minutes and made by directors under 28. Every directors will be invited to talk after screenings.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of XV FILM FESTIVAL: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE - 2024

Deadline
30 May 2020


Published: 28 Mar 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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XV FILM FESTIVAL: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE - 2024

Bogotá, Colombia


The XV Film Festival: Childhood and Adolescence -2024, is a festival with spaces for circulation and audiovisual training for children, adolescents and young people, with exhibitions, recreational activities, workshops, panels and discussions, whose main objective is to promote Bogota as a pioneer city in Latin America in terms of a visible, protagonist and full of rights childhood and adolescence through audiovisual construction. Participation is free of charge to the activities of exhibition and circulation of audiovisual content.

The Contest will be held from September 7 to 13, 2024.

Children and adolescents will have access to an audiovisual program made up of national and international animation and fiction short films, television series and the "FESTICINE AWARD" category, which is given to audiovisuals made by Colombian children. They will be accompanied by playful activities of reflection on the thematic axis: "TERRITORIES OF KNOWLEDGE, BIODIVERSITY AND INCLUSION THROUGH FILM".


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic



 
Logo of Cinema Show Lo + Prohibido

Deadline
31 Jul 2020


Published: 27 Mar 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Cinema Show Lo + Prohibido

Madrid, Spain


Cinema Show Lo + Prohibido, the exhibition where censored, banned, extreme, cursed, unusual, annoying, singular, morbid, violent and politically incorrect cinema comes together.

Here anything it´s possible.

Our first and only rule: PROHIBITED PROHIBIT


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Terror



 
Logo of Short Film Showcase Vila de Noia

Deadline
31 Jul 2020


Published: 27 Mar 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films

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Short Film Showcase Vila de Noia

Noia, Spain


The City Council of Noia convenes the "24th Short Film Showcase Vila de Noia 2023", to be held in the last quarter of this year.


GOYA!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL ZAFRA

Deadline
01 Jun 2020


Published: 27 Mar 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL ZAFRA

Zafra, Spain


The first edition of the Zafra’s documentary film exhibition will be held between the 9th and the 12th of July of 2020. This exhibition is devoted to showcasing international and independent documentary film, concerning social issues.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Documentary



 
Logo of Szczecin Film Festival

Deadline
21 Jun 2020


Published: 26 Mar 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Szczecin Film Festival

Szczecin, Poland


Szczecin Film Festival is a film event, a forum for meetings and cooperation in the field of film, directly on the Polish-German borderland. The festival is organized by the Polish OFFicyna Association, located at 3-4 Lenartowicza Street in Szczecin (71-445), Poland. The festival program is carried out in partnership with a Polish-German network of organizers, and presented in Szczecin/Poland.

The main goal of the European Competition for documentary films at Szczecin Film Festival '21 is to seek out films that broaden the concept of documentary cinema and break its stereotypical image. Each year, the competition presents several dozen carefully selected titles. The chosen documentary films are a cross-section of works that stand out against the background of tired formulae and seemingly played-out topics. Creators known by few and film veterans alike will have a chance to confront their productions with the opinions of the jury and the festival audience. Thanks to the availability of technology and the ease with which people can communicate globally, we can enjoy an innovative and exciting cinema that abolishes our prior perception of a documentary film and broadens our horizons.

The films presented at the festival are selected by a Polish-German Selection Team. Its members search for productions that cross the formal boundaries and exhibit an unconventional approach to reality – productions that are documentary trailblazers. Premieres are considered especially significant. Awards are given by an international jury, which is assembled by the organizers. Apart from film screenings, a relevant and characteristic part of the European Competition are discussions with the presented films' creators.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Screamfest® Horror Film Festival

Deadline
15 Aug 2020


Published: 26 Mar 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films

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Screamfest® Horror Film Festival

Beverly Hills, United States


Calling all independent filmmakers! Screamfest® Film Festival is back for its 25th annual 10-day event, showcasing the best in horror cinema from around the world. Held this October at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Los Angeles, our festival is a must-attend event for horror fans and industry professionals alike.

Don't just take our word for it - some of the biggest horror publications have dubbed us the 'Sundance of Horror.' Our festival has also been featured in 2024 New York Times at Top 5 Halloween Festivals Worth Traveling For. Moviemaker Magazine's lists of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee for 2023, 50 Best Genre Fests in the World 2021, 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee & 13 Film Festivals to Die For, and 30 Bloody Best Genre Fests in the World 2019.

As the largest and longest-running horror film festival in the United States, we have a proud history of discovering and showcasing groundbreaking films. Paranormal Activity, for example, was discovered and premiered at our festival in 2007.

Join us for a spine-tingling lineup of new genre films and premieres, including past hits such as Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, Dead Ant, Trick 'r' Treat, 30 Days of Night, The Human Centipede, and American Mary. And don't forget to check out our YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/2MYvdFt, where you can view past Screamfest® short films. Submit your work now for your chance to be a part of the legacy!


MELIES!

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Tournez-court

Deadline
31 Jul 2020


Published: 26 Mar 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Tournez-court

Rouen, France


Our association Pulp Vision, which brings together students interested in cinema, is organising the 12th edition of its short film festival "Tournez-court", which will take place on 25 September 2024. This year's theme is blue, and we'll be showing not only French but also international short films. It's a special edition because we're partnering with the Envie d'Sup association, which works to give secondary school students from priority education areas access to a variety of cultural events. So our festival is keen to contribute to this initiative and give a boost to Rouen's cultural life.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Concurso de Cortos ’Muestra de Cine Rural SAN BARTOLOMÉ DE LAS ABIERTAS’

Deadline
20 Apr 2020


Published: 26 Mar 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Concurso de Cortos ’Muestra de Cine Rural SAN BARTOLOMÉ DE LAS ABIERTAS’

San Bartolomé de las Abiertas, Spain


I Short competition "Sample of rural cinemas San Bartolomé de las Abierta".
This short contest is intended to bring culture to rural villages.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Other



 
Logo of 2024 ARFF Barcelona // International Awards

Deadline
03 Jan 2021


Published: 26 Mar 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films

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2024 ARFF Barcelona // International Awards

Barcelona, Spain


Around International Awards ✈ Barcelona ✈ Paris ✈ Amsterdam ✈ Berlin.
Annual Independent event with 4 major programs for all Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Experimental, Commercial, Music Video, Animations, Student Films, TV, Series, and New Media. The international community evaluates the all-genre creations to serve ARFF Official Laurels and to certify the awarded filmmakers at the end of the annual festival run. Thus, all the ARFF Finalists will be mentioned multiple times to have the best out of the entire year altogether. Submit today to participate in all 4 programs, regarding the unique system of ARFF International. Submissions made via Festhome are getting evaluated and selected, directly for the yearly festival run and participating in the Official Certificate Program exclusively. Monthly selection is available on other associated platforms.

See you Around & Fest Regards


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Kolhapur National Short Film Festival

Deadline
22 Jun 2020


Published: 26 Mar 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Kolhapur National Short Film Festival

Kolhapur, India


Kolhapur National Short Film Festival is a mission is to engage and inspire the community by screening films without discrimination, creating new films, teaching the art of filmmaking, and networking with fellow filmmakers.

We provide an International platform that showcases all kinds of work from filmmakers, visual artists and musicians while providing educational opportunities during the festival.

The Kolhapur National Short Film Festival (KNSFF) is for filmmakers and film lovers alike to be entertained, educated and inspired. KNSFF celebrates independent film and recognizes and pays tribute to accomplished artists on both sides of the camera in the international, national and regional film community. We provide filmmakers, producers, directors, writers and actors an environment to collaborate, present their work, and interact with each other and with film audiences. Our priorities are to showcase the most challenging and topically relevant documentaries each year and provide a platform for Others filmmakers.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of V TRANSFORMA - FESTIVAL DE CINEMA DA DIVERSIDADE DE SANTA CATARINA

Deadline
05 Apr 2020


Published: 26 Mar 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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V TRANSFORMA - FESTIVAL DE CINEMA DA DIVERSIDADE DE SANTA CATARINA

Florianópolis, Brazil



Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of The JachtFilm Maritime Film Festival

Deadline
31 Jul 2020


Published: 26 Mar 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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The JachtFilm Maritime Film Festival

Warsaw, Poland


The JachtFilm Maritime Film Festival continues a long standing tradition from the 1980s. Between 1982 and 1990 the city of Katowice in southern Poland hosted a series of film screenings with national and international maritime and yachting films.

After a long break, caused by political and economical turmoil in Poland and Eastern Europe, the festival was revived. In 2011 Warsaws Kino Wisła was the place to be for all film-loving sailors and mariners – that’s where the current Maritime Film Festival was born.

During the two days of the 2011 edition, over a dozen films and documentaries about Polish and international sailing were screened. Most footage came from the archives of the Polish national television and private directors and producers.

As if those gems were not enough, the audience was able to enjoy stories from our esteemed hosts – captain Janusz Zbierajewski and journalist Andrzej Radomiński.
Their extensive knowledge and seemingly endless humor created a unique atmosphere, enchanting and entertaining the audience.

The following editions brought more big “chunks” of Polish and international maritime cinema to Warsaw. Our audience appreciates the efforts to bring true and exceptional sailing stories to the big screen. We try to screen films not only documenting voyages but also telling a story.

We proud ourselves on the loyalty of our audience. It consists mainly of sailors and sailing enthusiasts, many of which also have interesting sailing stories to tell. Some of them are active sport sailors, but most are recreational mariners.

Our goal was to prepare a balanced mix to suit all our visitors. Sailing has many faces, all of which are worth documenting, especially if there is a captivating human story to tell though sometimes the story of a vessel can be equally breathtaking.
We are also happy to welcome many special guests at each edition, many of which are the protagonists of the shown films.

Since 2013 there has been a very popular addition to the festival – we’re screening submitted short films about sailing and the sea under the motto “Reel me in”.

On December 2020 in Warsaw will host the 9th Maritime Film Festival.

The JachtFilm Maritime Film Festival takes place under the auspice of the Polish Yachting Association.

https://youtu.be/Rt-xoB_dI0I


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary



 
Logo of Markhor International Children`s Film Festival (MICFF)

Deadline
29 May 2020


Published: 26 Mar 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films

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Markhor International Children`s Film Festival (micff)

Lahore, Pakistan


Markhor International Children’s Film Festival (MICFF) is an annual film festival held all across Pakistan. MICFF showcases diverse and imaginative films from around the world to educate, enrich and inspire children. Supporting our vision of putting learning through films at the heart of children and young people lives, MICFF will be one of the largest International Children’s Film Festival expected to reach more than 20,000 children and young people in its first season between the months of October and November 2020 dedicated to children ages 3 to 16 years.

Markhor International Children’s Film Festival prioritizes to create a cinematic extravaganza that celebrates the finest and the brightest in international films for children that includes but are not limited to feature films, short films, documentary films, films made by children and young people.

We strongly believe that the films children engage in provide them with imaginative spaces in which they create, play and perform familiar and unfamiliar, fantasy and everyday narratives and this narrative play is closely connected to identity, literacy and textual practices. We live in a world that is surrounded by audio-visual content. Watching some of the brightest and imaginative films enable children to learn basic literacy today. MICFF aims to expose children to films in order for them to learn about different cultures, languages, challenges and their solutions. This festival provides children with a joyous and dynamic setting that inspires younger generations at a grass-root level to participate as agents of change at national and global platforms.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of GwangHwaMun International Short Film Festival (former Asiana International Short Film Festival)

Deadline
30 Jun 2020


Published: 26 Mar 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films

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GwangHwaMun International Short Film Festival (former Asiana International Short Film Festival)

Jongno-gu, South Korea


The 19th GwangHwaMun International Short Film Festival(GISFF2021, former Asiana International Short Film Festival) is presented by the GwangHwaMun Executive Committee.


HIGHLIGHTED!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 

COVID-19 - Information from Festhome

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Published: 25 Mar 2020


Dear Friends,


We hope that you and your families and friends are well in these uncertain times. At Festhome we are no stranger to the serious crisis that the world is going through. However, we want you to know that we remain at your disposal, although we have taken the necessary precautions and have fully embraced remote working for all of our team: #stayhome. Due to these special circumstances, we want to offer our services and coding skills that may be useful in the coming weeks and months, either to create new tools or help you use existing tools such as Indiehome TV, online festivals, private video libraries, private film links, etc.


In addition, we have launched an online festival with a very simple philosophy adapted to this moment: that filmmakers who are confined to their homes may create and share pieces filmed during these atypical days with everyone. We call it Stop Virus Film Festival and it will be available for free at Indiehome TV . There are no entry or submission fees , it is totally free for spectators and filmmakers, and we will collect donations from viewers of the festival that will go entirely to research on the coronavirus .


Tips and suggestions for Festival Organizers


Many festivals have seen their festival dates affected and all must follow the recommendations and obligations of their governments. But, given the position of Festhome as a platform, we have been able to view some trends and want to share them, and add a few suggestions, to minimize the damage caused by COVID-19, both to filmmakers and festivals:



  • We are seeing that in most cases, the call for entries dates are not changing and the vast majority of festivals are choosing to keep them intact or extend them in a variable way as events unfold.

  • As for the dates of the festival, and although some cancellations are taking place, we see that most are opting for postponments and in a few cases, some festivals are also offering a part of their programming online (pay per view).

  • In cases of cancellation, we see that these festivals (and we recommend) that current submissions are kept for the next edition. We also request that you contact the filmmakers, as some of them may have seen their schedules altered and may request to be allowed to withdraw their films.

  • In cases of postponement, we also recommend that for the moment and due to the impossibility of planning at any level, an estimated date for the festival is announced. Due to the competition for the availability of spaces that will occur after this crisis, we recommend staying in touch and frequently informing the managers of the spaces about the possible dates as events unfold.

  • If you have advertising contracted with us, we are open and you can ask us about possible changes in dates and spaces as a result of these changes you may have to make.


In any case, we believe that communication with the filmmakers is very important. At Festhome we have many tools to help you communicate quickly and efficiently, both with messaging systems and using the specific page of your festival to keep giving information about your festival′s intentions to filmmakers.


We reiterate that we are at your disposal to help you, and we hope that this crisis will be over soon.





 
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Logo of Vegas Cinefest International Film Festival

Deadline
10 Aug 2020


Published: 25 Mar 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Vegas Cinefest International Film Festival

Las Vegas, United States


The Vegas CineFest and Awards is an International Film Festival founded in 2008.

We felt there was a lack of effective contests and awards being offered for short and indie projects that could advance the careers of new writers and filmmakers.

We began discussing the idea of launching such a festival and were soon joined by industry veterans whose contributions made the concept a reality and The International Vegas Cine Fest Awards was born. Vegas Cine Fest is an IMDB Qualifying Festival.

A non profit organization, it is one of the few film festival contests providing writers and filmmakers with the assistance needed to produce and expose their projects and then continue on to other major film festivals around the world.

By becoming a part of the International Vegas Cine Fest Awards you will be joining a growing number of professionals in the entertainment industry who are recognized for supporting other artists and have the excitement of participating in a Film Festival that is destined to become a springboard for many of tomorrow’s top filmmakers.

Philip Marcus
Maria Marcus

Founders, International Vegas Cine Fest

VEGAS CINEFEST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Member – IFFS International Film Festival Summit Alumni

Member – IMDB Qualifying Festival

Member – Film Office Nevada Film Office

Member – WIF LA Women in Film Los Angeles


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Rabat-Comedy International Film Festival

Deadline
10 Sep 2020


Published: 25 Mar 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Rabat-Comedy International Film Festival

Rabat, Morocco


The Rabat-Comedy International Film Festival is among the biggest festivals in the world exclusively dedicated to comedy. The festival offers an opportunity for unique feature and short comedy films from around the globe, to compete and share their messages in front of a live comedy lovers audience and a prestigious international jury. In addition to the screenings, meetings with film the directors, actors and other professionals are also organized . The festival offers also special screenings, training sessions and masterclasses related to the art of comedy in cinema.


(En français)

Le Festival International du Film Rabat-Comedy est parmi les plus grands festivals au monde qui est exclusivement dédié à la comédie . Dans ce sens, le festival offre une opportunité unique pour des longs et des courts métrages de comédie, provenant du monde entier, d'être en compétition et de partager leurs messages devant une audience de cinéphiles amoureux de films de comédie et d'un jury international . En marge des projections de la sélection officielle, le festival organise des rencontres avec des réalisateurs, acteurs et autres professionnels. Le festival organise aussi des projections spéciales, des formations professionnelles et des master classes qui traitent de l'art de la comédie au cinéma.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction



 
Logo of ccALM Creative Commons (certamen Iberoamericano De Cortometrajes Ccalm 2020)

Deadline
14 Apr 2020


Published: 25 Mar 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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ccALM Creative Commons (certamen Iberoamericano De Cortometrajes Ccalm 2020)

Almería, Spain


In order to make visible the free, Creative Commons and general licenses to promote access to knowledge and free culture in the province of Almería, we open the registration period to participate in the 6th ccALM that will be held from May 14 to 17, 2020 The deadline for registration of works ends on April 14, 2020. ccALM will have an official section. Among the works presented, the most outstanding will be awarded. The prize consists of mention, trophy and laurel. More information at: http://ccalm.es/


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Santa Cruz Film Festival

Deadline
05 Jun 2020


Published: 25 Mar 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Santa Cruz Film Festival

Santa Cruz, United States


The Santa Cruz Film Festival supports and promotes film arts for the local community and for filmmakers and their audiences world-wide. Through the production of an annual film festival and year round events and educational activities, the Santa Cruz Film Festival engages the entire community in the appreciation of the film arts, and is becoming a national leader in the film festival industry for communities of our size.

Now in its 18th year, the Santa Cruz Film Festival celebrates innovative and original filmmaking in and for the Greater Monterey Bay community. Since 2002, SCFF has screened over 1600 independent films and videos including scores of quality, locally produced works to tens of thousands of enthusiastic and dedicated film lovers.

The Santa Cruz Film Festival celebrates the diverse art of talented filmmakers. SCFF presents artists who create films and videos in all genres from around the world in one of the most thought-provoking, entertaining, fun-filled regional film festivals in the country.

The Festival has been proud to not only showcase new creative talents, but also to provide an interactive experience where filmmakers, musicians, performers, artists and the community can come together to share their art and ideas and to have an enlightening and fun time.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental