The APICA, an association for the promotion of images, creation, and the arts, based in French Polynesia organizes from March 6h to 12th, 2017 the third edition of the International Festival of Short Fiction Films from the Islands of the World: Courts des îles, in Papeete, Tahiti (French Polynesia).
The perspective of island directors at the heart of the “Courts des îles” Festival
The APICA wishes to highlight island sensitivities from all over the world through their audiovisual and cinematic creations, by gathering them around a unique event: The International Festival of Short Fiction Films from the Islands of the World, Courts des îles.
From Java to Madagascar, from Iceland to New Zealand, from the Bahamas to Guadeloupe, from Hawaii to Tasmania… Courts des îles hopes to be an open window on island cultures, singular of pluralistic, a link between these young creators, directors from the islands of the world who tell us their stories.
Celebrating the islands of the world through a specific form of expression: short fiction films
A veritable journey around the world of island creativity: from Europe to Asia, from America to Oceania, and through Africa, Courts des îles is also a place of exchange and sharing for festival attendees, who will be able to contrast their experiences, their points of mutual interest, and their differences during workshops, round tables, and conferences organized around the themes of screenwriting, directing, and producing short fiction films.
Beyond the screening of short fiction films from the islands of the world, the Courts des îles Festival will give pride of place to a different island every year through the best short films that are produced there.
Il Festival è aperto alla partecipazione delle seguenti opere in concorso:
Cortometraggi
Documentari
Panorama Campania
Il Paracho International Independent Film Festival (FICIP) è stato fondato nel 2012 come evento sociale per la proiezione e la premiazione di opere audiovisive che utilizzavano la narrazione cinematografica nonostante avessero un budget molto basso. Il Paracho International Independent Film Festival è uno spazio in cui registi e produttori indipendenti possono mostrare i loro lavori e conoscere il lavoro di altri.
Ritorna anche in questo 2022 il Fabriano Film Fest, ormai alla sua decima edizione.
Il festival si terrà dal 20 al 24 ottobre nella bella città di Fabriano.
Sono sempre molte le attività che si affiancano alle proiezioni dei cortometraggi, dunque anche per questa 10° edizione vi promettiamo
“Grandi emozioni, in piccole dosi”…
Il SITGES - Festival Internazionale del Film Fantastico della Catalogna è un festival di genere fantastico specializzato e competitivo in conformità con i regolamenti stabiliti dalla FIAPF (Federazione internazionale delle associazioni di produttori cinematografici). Il Festival è stato anche dichiarato «Festival Qualificato» dall'Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® negli Stati Uniti. Ciò significa che i cortometraggi che vinceranno i premi come «Miglior cortometraggio» nella Selezione Ufficiale Fantàstic e «Miglior cortometraggio» nella categoria Anima't verranno automaticamente presi in considerazione dal comitato di selezione degli Hollywood Academy Awards®.
Open to any filmmaker from around the world DocuTIFF showcases the very best in documentary cinema from around the world, special programs & screenings, workshops & master classes, retrospectives, homage & tributes, international guests together with Gala Awards and other special events.
DocuTIFF invites all documentaries from established and debut filmmakers alike to submit their films in those categories:
International Competition
In Albanian Competition
Regional Competition
Regional Competition Program is intended for the films produced or co-produced in the following countries: Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia.
DIVERSANIMA FESTIVAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
The Festival of Animated Film in Sexual Diversity DiversAnima will be held from August 18 to 25, 2015 at the National Film Center of Chile. Animators from Chile and all over the world, over 18 years old, are eligible to participate in the contest, in both national and international categories.
The Creative Arts Film Festival is an annual international film festival that is designed to showcase and promote short films and filmmakers. CAFF runs throughout the entire month of December and we offer worldwide exposure, free promotional listings, international audiences, and the prestigious "Perfect Spirit Film Awards". And, yes, we do accept Music Videos in any of the genres.
CAFF knows the value of a good film, and we do our best to let every creative artist know that it is all about them and their project.
“CAFF believes that it is through an army of fans that the creative artist can build a solid career in entertainment.”
~ Connie Spielberg, Filmmaker/Creative Arts Film Festival
CAFF considers short length films that are a MAXIMUM of 60 minutes (including credits), and we offer filmmakers premiere exposure to entertainment industry professionals and fans worldwide via our website. We are completely driven by love of the craft and our festival is committed to the filmmakers who bring great short films to the world.
Founded by filmmakers and creative artists, CAFF is like no other film festival, because it is designed to promote YOU, the filmmaker. Our innovations are all designed to further YOUR career. Such as: The Perfect Spirit Film Awards – to bring recognition and credibility to your work; Submitted Films Listings – Our massive additional promotional vehicle for our creative artists JUST FOR SUBMITTING A PROJECT. These are all unique marketing ideas that no other film festival in the world had ever offered before CAFF. We are proud to offer them to our filmmakers.
CAFF offers these initiatives because it brings more attention to YOU, the creative artist. They were pioneered to better serve the filmmaker. And, mixed with our marketing efforts, CAFF does all it can do to get you and your project in front of every single person around the world.
Thank You and Good Luck from Creative Arts Film Festival.
Il Festival Internazionale del cinema di Hermosillo nasce nel 2012 fondato da un gruppo di giovani imprenditori con la passione per il cinema e con il desiderio di riconoscere coloro che condividono e vivono questa passione attraverso i suoi film, grazie agli sforzi di un'associazione senza scopo di lucro e con l'obiettivo di riconoscere lo sforzo e il talento dei registi di tutto il mondo fornendo una fonte di cultura e turismo che spinge lo sviluppo del talento e dell'amore per il cinema allo Stato e alla società.
L’Associazione Culturale “Il Circo dell’Arte”, con sede a Venosa (PZ) in Piazza Q. Orazio Flacco n. 24, in collaborazione con la Artistica Management (www.artisticamanagement.com), indice la terza edizione del concorso internazionale per cortometraggi Cinque Continenti Film Festival, rientrante all’interno della dodicesima edizione del Festival dei Cinque Continenti (www.cinquecontinentifestival.com).
Il Festival dei Cinque Continenti è per sua natura luogo di incontro tra culture e popoli diversi, in cui viene stimolato il confronto, esaltata la diversità, favorito il dialogo, promossa la conoscenza, incentivata la multiculturalità. Il Cinque Continenti Film Festival si propone di far conoscere al pubblico, attraverso lo strumento del cortometraggio, tradizioni e costumi dei popoli di tutto il mondo e di dare risalto ad ogni espressione culturale con le proprie specifiche caratteristiche.
Il Cinque Continenti Film Festival si articolerà in più serate di proiezioni, che si svolgeranno in momenti e luoghi diversi nel periodo compreso tra giugno e settembre 2016, e si concluderà con una fase finale, in programma a metà ottobre 2016, che prevede la proiezione dei cortometraggi finalisti e la proclamazione del cortometraggio vincitore, scelto secondo il giudizio insindacabile di una giuria tecnica di esperti e professionisti del settore. Il calendario e gli orari delle proiezioni saranno pubblicati sul sito e sul programma generale del Festival dei Cinque Continenti.
Our 2015 festival was a huge successes with 253 animations entered from over 57 countries.We screened 55 out of the 253 over 3 days at Wooster, Ohio. Our next festival will be held April 4 ~ 7, 2016 at Wooster, Ohio, USA. We look forward to continuing to bring the best animations, and their filmmakers, in the world to Blue Sky Animation Festival. Please join us!
Due to some unavoidable circumstances our 1st International Wildlife Animal & Environment Film festival of Odisha 2016 postponed to 14th November 2016 so the date of opening and closing of film submission will be as per notice given.
The 1st International Wildlife Animal & Environment Film festival of Odisha & 3rd International Children Film Festival 2016 will be staged on 14th November 2016 at Balangir. On the day films of various languages will be shown. On the day of the programme a seminar & Photography will be conducted. At many children or general public will be invited to the programme. A souvenir will be published containing messages of eminent personalities and articles.
Objectives:
• To provide a platform to children for watching good films and interact with each other
• To conduct seminars and symposium on cinema
• To encourage production of quality film
• To conduct various competition among children
• To invite eminent personalities on cinema and other arts
• To host the festival on various places every year
• To conduct any other activities for development of cinema and other arts.
MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival (HHM) is the perfect mix of independent film and live indie music. Still under the radar, but we’re starting to make an impact with our guests.
"I don't remember much of my two years going to Hell's Half Mile. That's how much fun I had." – Rider Strong, “Cabin Fever” and two time guest.
Our taste is eclectic, everything from quirky comedies to hard hitting documentaries to emotional drama. Our goal is to find "the little film that could" -- a bunch of them actually -- and bring the filmmakers together to take over Bay City, MI. Our primary concern is community, and the filmmakers who attend our long weekend walk away with lifelong friends and future collaborators.
"I’ve been to SXSW several times, San Francisco, a bunch of smaller festivals all over the U.S. It [Hell’s Half Mile] feels like the real deal. It’s people who genuinely love film, love the independent film community. The quality and lineup is incredible” – Ashley Spillers "Arlo and Julie"
Over the last ten years over 100 directors, producers, screenwriters and actors have joined our growing audience. We provide travel and accommodations to a select number of filmmakers, plus all-access passes and catered receptions. All of our venues are within a few block radius and hotels are within walking distance, making it super easy to get around. Visit hhmfest.com for links to the venues and video recaps of previous festivals. We schedule events to help you with other filmmakers, musicians, movie fans, and our supportive local community. Our goal is to provide you with a professional, casual and fun experience during your stay with us, including unique outings that give you a taste of the local flavor. It’s the least we can do in return for providing our festival-goers with great independent cinema.
Once your festival experience ends, Hell’s Half Mile looks to the future. HHM alumni receive fee waivers for future projects and all-access passes for subsequent year’s festivals, whether you have a film in our program or not. We continue to support alumni projects through social media and newsletters celebrating victories and other milestones through our growing network of filmmakers and film lovers.
“Hell's Half Mile gives me warm feelings in my heart. The warm feeling in my pants is possibly unrelated. It’s worth every minute and it's the kind of festival that you make movies for.” – Kenny Stevenson, writer and actor, "Love, Sex and Missed Connections".
Guests are not left alone to fend for themselves amidst our rabid audiences and interested community members. Programmers and organizers are ever present and ready with introductions, recommendations and the occasional swift exit from oversharers. Bay City nights are filled with raw rock and roll sounds giving us the moniker of “little Detroit”, especially into the wee hours at super-secret-after-parties. Daytime in Bay City is cool Fall days with sunny riverside strolls or bike rides past historic lumber baron mansions. Or, there are always plenty of great films to watch. Its up to you!
Filmmakers are also encouraged to participate in panel discussions, receptions and other events. We continue to foster student and local filmmaking, which provides opportunities for guest filmmakers to present a workshop or lecture focused on a specific topic or specialty. Other guests are invited to screen our student and local short films and give constructive feedback to the filmmakers. This type of mentoring helps to strengthen local filmmaking and continue our relationships with area universities.
Hell’s Half Mile, ranked 27th in Moviemaker Magazine’s Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals of 2016. Just a prediction.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
After ten years, Hell’s Half Mile organizers continue to strive to be an innovative festival for genuinely independent films and original music. This festival is about connecting the filmmaker and the festival-goer. Period. Well, and parties too.
In addition to relentless promotion of films, Hell’s Half Mile recognizes and rewards films with jury, programmer and audience awards, some with prizes. Prizes include a cash prize of $1000 for the Grand Jury Award, as well as other valued prizes. Grand Jury Winners include the controversial “Lamb” (2015), the Icelandic “Metalhead” (2014), and the acclaimed documentary "Remote Area Medical" (2013). Past jurors include Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), Adam Busch (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Adam Schartoff (Filmwax Radio), Jasmine McGlade (Maria My Love), Joey Kern (“Super Troopers”), Geoff Marslett (Loves Her Gun), WAW Parker (Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench), Rider Strong (Cabin Fever), Leslie Raymond (Ann Arbor Film Festival), Mark Covino (A Band Called Death), Michael Dunaway (Paste Magazine), Joel Potrykus (Buzzard) and Jeff Meyers (Metro Times).
Each year we screen great narrative films, like the Midwest Premiere of Terry McMahon’s “Patrick’s Day” jury award winner for Best Feature at the 2014 Woodstock Film Festival, and winner of the Hell’s Half Mile jury award for Best Screenplay. Quirky comedies like James Westby’s “Rid of Me” and Neil LaBute’s “Dirty Weekend” have been big hits with HHM audiences. Co-director Mark Covino attended with the international hit "A Band Called Death" which won the HHM "Fest Best" award. Rider Strong has been a guest at HHM with four amazing films over two years, including “The Dungeon Master,” written and directed with his brother Shiloh and winner of the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival Best (Online) Short Film. Visit hhmfest.com for complete lists of all films presented.
Some of the great music we’ve had over the years connects our film and music events. Matt Pond PA joined us at HHM in 2010. This same year, screening at the festival was “Lebanon PA,” with original score by Matt Pond and Chris Hansen of Matt Pond PA. Another great band that performed at HHM in 2011 was The One AM Radio, led by Hrishikesh Hirway who also did the original music for the 2012 feature film “Save the Date.” Visit hhmfest.com for lists and links of previous music performers.
HHM, a partnership with the Bay Arts Council, utilizes a unique mix of venues including Bay City’s historic Mayan themed State Theatre, the Delta College Planetarium, and a turn-of-the-century red sandstone former Masonic Temple, saved from demolition by the Bay Arts Council. Likewise, the Hell’s Half Mile programmers are looking for the right mix of creative and challenging works, including those from underserved segments of the film community, to bring to our seriously appreciative audiences. We hope you’ll consider us.
What's with the name?
In the late 1800's, a stretch of Bay City's riverfront was lined with raucous saloons and two-bit hotels where turn-of-the-century loggers and shipmen would go to blow off steam and take in more than a little local color. This strip was known to locals as Hell's Half Mile. "'Hell's Half Mile' was the strip of waterfront where lumberjacks used to go boozing and whoring. Now, a bunch of us from Hollywood go there for a film festival. Not much has changed." – Rider Strong
Time has passed, but the same rough-and-tumble spirit of the day is reborn in the Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival. Today, the city boasts a beautiful downtown riverfront with boutiques, restaurants, theatres, pubs, hotel accommodations and other points of interest....a state of the art planetarium, art galleries, a thriving business community, and an active shipping lane for Great Lakes freighters...Downtown Bay City is alive with activity.
MACAU INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL («FESTIVAL») è un festival audiovisivo mondiale annuale che mira a motivare le produzioni di cortometraggi e video musicali all'estero e di Macao a competere in questo FESTIVAL.
Il Festival prevede due competizioni separate:
- CONCORSO INTERNAZIONALE DI CORTOMETRAGGI SHORTS
- Concorso internazionale di video musicali VOLUME
«SHORTS» premia i migliori cortometraggi nelle tre categorie di finzione, documentario e animazione. E «VOLUME» premia il miglior video musicale che incorpora musica originale di Macao. Un elenco di canzoni originali di Macao è disponibile sul SITO WEB del Festival e può essere scaricato appositamente per VOLUME.
Le iscrizioni per SHORTS sono aperte dal 16 marzo al 31 maggio 2025, mentre VOLUME è aperta alle iscrizioni dal 16 marzo al 20 luglio 2025.
Il Festival era precedentemente noto come «Sound & Image Challenge» ed è stato lanciato per la prima volta nel 2010 concentrandosi solo su un concorso audiovisivo per talenti locali. Questa iniziativa è stata co-fondata con professionisti del cinema, della musica, del suono e dell'immagine, con due priorità: promuovere le industrie creative nel settore audiovisivo ed evidenziare i talenti locali nella produzione di suoni e immagini in movimento. Nel corso degli anni, si è espanso in 5 continenti, è cresciuto e ha ottenuto riconoscimenti, fino a diventare finalmente un festival di cortometraggi nel 2015.
Il Festival si terrà dal 2 al 10 dicembre 2025. Durante la settimana del Festival saranno programmati una serie di programmi culturali in diverse sedi di Macao, come proiezioni pubbliche della selezione ufficiale di «SHORTS» e della selezione ufficiale dei video musicali «VOLUME», masterclass di produzione cinematografica, sviluppo, curatela e organizzazione del Festival Internazionale del Cinema, votazioni del pubblico per «Audience Choice» e cerimonia di premiazione di gala.
Corto e musica all'aperto. Questo è ciò che viene proposto Korterraza, un festival di cortometraggi che celebra la sua quattordicesima edizione dal 25 al 28 giugno 2025 a Vitoria-Gasteiz e, per tutta l'estate, l'undicesima edizione di Korterraza Araba.
FMK Short Film Festival XII edizione segna il passaggio da ciò che è stato Filmmakers al Chiostro e ciò che verrà, forte dell’esperienza maturata, delle intuizioni e della dedizione di chi lo ha condotto fino a toccare il cielo.
Ora vogliamo di più! Il cortometraggio è una dimensione / misura che obbliga a sapere bene ciò che si vuole, da se stessi e dal proprio film. Sintesi, creatività, ricerca, questi sono gli obiettivi di FMK Short Film Festival. Ciò che conta sono le immagini sullo schermo, come le nuvole in cielo.
KloosterKino is the place to be for animated shorts in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Three times a year we show the best animated shorts from all over the world in a friendly setting. The screenings take place in a historic cloister, which dates back to 1909, and are not subject to admission.
KloosterKino shows work by young filmmakers, but also pays attention to classic animated film. Throughout the year we also work with other festivals and cultural organizations to arrange screenings of animated shorts.
But why animated shorts? Well, first of all, because we love them! But also because too few animated shorts are shown theatrically in the Netherlands. KloosterKino wants to show animation in all its diversity: from stop-motion to CGI, from narrative to abstract, homegrown and from far away. In doing so, we hope to aid in the diffusion of the artistic animated short.
We intend to be an alternative to the larger animation festivals by offering screenings which are both accessible and challenging. We stand for high quality animated film in welcoming surroundings. Our target audience is not just the animation aficionado, but also those who normally don’t watch animation, but are open to a surprising and stimulating program of films.
KloosterKino is a nonprofit foundation, that depends on volunteers and gifts.
