The Luz del Desierto International Festival is an audiovisual Festival that aims to promote cinema within the country and abroad. The festival will take place in october with competition for feature films and short films, both fiction, animation and documentary. There will also be talks and workshops.
Festival Structure
The American Golden Picture International Film Festival is an annual event. The festival's live screening takes place once each year in June or July.
On the Notification Date, the festival announces the films that have been Officially Selected for the annual live screening event.
On the second day of the Event, the festival announces the winners in each category. The results are published on the festival's website and social media platforms, and each winner receives a digital Golden Certificate.
Each year, our international judging panel evaluates all submitted films and selects the award winners in every category. From among the highest-scoring winning films, the festival's programming team selects the films to be presented at the annual live screening event. The selected filmmakers are notified by email.
Awards:
The American Golden Picture International Film Festival presents a digital Golden Certificate and a Gold Laurel to the winners in the following categories:
Best Feature Film
Best Short Fiction Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Animated Film
Best Music Video
Best Trailer
Special Jury Awards:
Filmmakers may also submit their films separately for the Special Jury Awards, regardless of genre or running time (Feature, Short, Fiction, Documentary, or Animated).
A digital Golden Certificate and Gold Laurel will be presented to the winners in the following categories:
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Original Score
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Child Actor
Prague AI Film Festival was created to celebrate filmmakers who embrace new technology without losing the artistic values that define great cinema. We believe every unforgettable story begins with a human idea, emotion and vision.
Artificial Intelligence is becoming another creative tool alongside cinematography, editing, visual effects and sound design. It expands creative possibilities while leaving imagination and artistic responsibility in the hands of filmmakers.
PAIFF brings together directors, producers, students and creative innovators from around the world who share one goal: shaping the future of cinema through creativity.
16th Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival-27 is an amalgamation of unleash cinematic creativity & madness of cine-goers of beautiful city of Kolkata.
The Kolkata city is the hub of Bengali Cinema, a culturally rich & destination of many budding filmmakers since past century. The festival objective is to give momentum to the short cinema & to foster the growth of new breed of filmmakers.
The festival is dedicated to serve the short filmmakers specifically from west Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Orissa along with short film makers from India & world.
The humble journey of KSIFF has began in year 2012 to mark the 100 years celebration of Indian cinema & to salute the contribution of the Bengali film industry towards the development of cinema in India. The 2012 to 2026 editions of festival were huge success with participation from all over India & foreign nations and are the trendsetter festival in India & now in huge demand among young filmmakers.
The festival provide platform to aspiring and professional filmmakers for showcasing their talent with networking & marketing opportunities in film industry. The festival also hosts master classes & short film market. The festival objective is to create short films culture, promotion of upcoming filmmakers, developing sources of revenue generation for short films and to make short film making a commercial enterprise.
16th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival-27 (BSFF-27) is more than a film festival—it's a celebration of cinematic voices, creativity, and independent storytelling. Since its inception in 2012, BSFF has been dedicated to discovering, recognizing, and promoting the work of emerging as well as established filmmakers from India and around the world.
The festival was founded to commemorate the 100 years of Indian cinema and to pay tribute to the invaluable contribution of the Kannada film industry to the growth of Indian cinema. Over the years, BSFF has evolved into a vibrant platform where filmmakers showcase their work, connect with industry professionals, and explore opportunities for collaboration, distribution, and career growth.
Our mission is to nurture a strong short film culture by encouraging new talent, creating sustainable revenue opportunities for independent filmmakers, and helping transform short filmmaking into a commercially viable creative industry. The previous editions, BSFF-12 to BSFF-26, witnessed outstanding participation from filmmakers representing diverse cultures and countries, establishing the festival as one of India's leading destinations for short cinema.
BSFF-27 promises to be our most ambitious edition yet. Along with an exceptional selection of films from across the globe, the festival will feature an expanded lineup of industry workshops, masterclasses, panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to empower filmmakers at every stage of their journey.
A major highlight of this edition will be the Miniboxoffice Film Market, offering filmmakers a unique opportunity to connect with producers, distributors, investors, and production houses, especially those looking to take the next step into feature filmmaking.
With world-class screenings, meaningful networking opportunities, industry recognition, and a vibrant celebration of independent cinema, 16th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival-27 continues its commitment to shaping the future of filmmaking—one remarkable story at a time.
The Pindaro Cultural Association is organizing the OVERTIME FESTIVAL, which will take place from October 7 to 11, 2026, in Macerata (Italy).
The festival’s main objective is to promote sports, athletic participation, and sports ethics through all forms of art, craftsmanship, and media.
In this context, the Pindaro Cultural Association is organizing the 2026 OVERTIME FILM FESTIVAL, an international competition for short films, feature films, and social documentaries, with the goal of promoting, disseminating, and raising the profile of emerging cinema. The event also aims to create a gathering in Italy where directors, videographers, industry professionals, and ordinary film and sports enthusiasts can exchange ideas and bring their diverse experiences together.
Indy Film Fest was founded in 2004 to celebrate the art of cinema and to create a shared experience around film in Indianapolis. We are a non-profit, international, independent film festival programming both features and shorts. Our all-volunteer staff strives to bring the best films the industry has to offer to our community from home and abroad. Our programmers aim to foster new talent and help filmmakers connect with the global industry. We are also dedicated to educating and developing audiences for international and independent cinema in Indy, screening the kind of innovative, visionary work that may not normally achieve distribution in this area.
Indy Film Fest is looking for the best independent features and shorts no matter the category or genre including: live action, animated, drama, comedy, narrative, documentary, horror, sci-fi, and experimental. Our annual festival spanning typically programs around 20 features and 80 short films, with over 90% from submissions.
Always growing and adapting, the Indy Film Fest began as the three-day Indianapolis International Film Festival in 2004. We quickly expanded to a 10-day format in 2006, moved our festivities to the summer in 2009, changed our name to the Indy Film Fest in 2014, and since 2018 have been back home in our original spring timeframe. Following two primarily virtual festivals in 2020 and 2021, we returned as a 5-day in-person festival followed by a virtual screenings and in-person screenings of our award-winners.
Alumni of the Indy Film Fest (and Indianapolis International Film Festival) are eligible for a reasonable number of free submissions. Films with significant ties to Indiana are eligible for drastically reduced submission fees. Examples of eligibility include the director or writer being a current Indiana resident or native, or the film being primarily shot within Indiana. Please contact submissions@indyfilmfest.org to see if you are eligible for either of these opportunities.
IA en Corto is an International Short Film Festival dedicated to exploring new forms of audiovisual creation emerging from the use of Artificial Intelligence.
The festival seeks works that research, experiment with, or integrate AI tools at any stage of the creative process, including image generation, animation, scriptwriting, editing, sound design, or narrative development.
IA en Corto was created as a space for filmmakers, digital artists, audiovisual creators, and experimental artists from around the world who understand artificial intelligence not only as a technical tool, but as a new creative language.
The festival celebrates innovation, diversity of perspectives, and the dialogue between cinema, technology, and the future.
It is not required for the entire short film to be generated using AI; however, its use must be relevant and creative, not merely technical or incidental.
The International Film Festival of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (Cinema Movilh) is shown on feature films, shorts and documentaries largest and best known of Chile that takes place every year in Santiago and then travels sexual diversity regions. Local or foreign works can be projected at the Festival after postulating in the form indicated in these rules.
The fourth edition of the Pila Audiovisual Festival (FAP), produced by the Municipality of Pila and organized by the Padre Adolfo Anastasio Municipal Film Theater, will be held in person in Pila from September 03 to 06, 2026.
This festival aims to stimulate and facilitate meetings between members of the cinematography, promote the exhibition, production and reflection on audiovisual production in our locality, generate zonal ties, and present films of all genres, accompanied by their representatives, to
contribute to the development of culture and the progress and dissemination of the audiovisual industry.
Welcome to the 4th Edition of ABCDETC Int'l Arts Festival!
The Festival has been established in 2025 as an indie artsy event taking place in an exquisite location Bucharest, a powerful celebration of creativity and unicity.
For the second edition we are gladly accepting entries in the following categories: short movie (under 15 min), micro movie (under 5 min), student movie (under 15 min), music video (under 15 min), fashion film (under 15 min), smartphone film (under 15 min), TV/WEB episode (under 15 min).
Also we are accepting screenplays (feature, featurette, short, micro, student), theatre plays, short stories, novels, poetry, essays, movie reviews, photography.
Good luck in the contest!
Since 2019, the FICC - International Cannabis Film Festival - has put the theme of cannabis on the table through cinema and culture, helping to break down prejudices regarding its different uses, providing information and contributing to access to more rights.
The Festival takes place in Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and the incorporation of Brazil for our next edition.
The FICC grows in public, alliances, support and exposure in the media, achieving, between face-to-face and virtual spectators, an audience of more than 4,000 people.
With different categories of national and international competition with cash prizes, specialized juries and a public award chosen by the vote of the viewers through our website: www.ficc.ar
Our intention is to provide information through cinema, as a trigger to debate, break down taboos, normalize regulation, from its medicinal, recreational, industrial, cultural, educational and social aspects, without promoting consumption.
ACTRUM is a non-profit Cultural Association that works in all areas of the artistic sector.
In this festival, the finalist works will be screened online and it will be open to the public, who will have to vote through our website for their 3 favorite shorts/feature films from each section to award the public prizes.
Register your project! We accept any gender.
CELEBRATING THE ART OF DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING
Welcome to the DocuVision International Film Festival (DVIFF), dedicated to documentary and docu-drama filmmaking from around the world. DVIFF is brought to you by the team behind the WRPN.tv Entertainment Network, which includes WRPN Women's International Film Festival, Nature Without Borders International Film Festival, Religion & Faith International Film Festival, and other acclaimed festivals in our network.
WHAT MAKES DVIFF UNIQUE
Documentary-Focused Programming: DVIFF proudly stands as one of the few festivals with dedicated categories for both documentaries and docu-dramas. We celebrate the full spectrum of non-fiction storytelling, from traditional documentaries to narrative-driven docu-dramas that blend factual content with dramatic interpretation.
Distinct Documentary Categories: Environmental, Human Spirit, Social Issues, Wildlife, Docu-drama Shorts, Docu-drama Features, and many more specialized categories designed to honor diverse documentary voices.
Beyond Live Screenings: While many festivals end with a single screening, DVIFF empowers filmmakers with opportunities for worldwide distribution through our established industry partners, ensuring your work reaches audiences far beyond the festival circuit.
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION
DVIFF invites submissions for written works across all genres:
• Feature-Length Screenplays
• Short Screenplays
• Teleplays
Rhodium Award winners receive exclusive submission access to Polaris Pictures, a respected film finance company that does not accept unsolicited material.
Note: Polaris Pictures operates independently. DVIFF facilitates introductions for top winners but does not control their decisions.
DISTRIBUTION PATHWAYS
Best of Festival winners receive guaranteed distributor review by our exclusive partners:
• World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC.COM) — Features
• Adler & Associates — Features and shorts
• Cardinal XD — Features and shorts
• CCS Releasing — Features and shorts
We don't just hope distributors notice your work—we guarantee they review it. While other festivals invite distributors and cross their fingers, DVIFF delivers your film directly to industry professionals who are actively seeking content.
THE FEEDBACK COMMITMENT
DVIFF believes in transparency and filmmaker development.
For Films: If your documentary is not selected, you'll receive detailed feedback explaining why, plus the opportunity to resubmit for the next competition completely free after addressing the outlined issues.
For Screenplays & Novels: Rejected submissions receive specific feedback on what needs improvement, with free resubmission available within 30 days of the final deadline or for the following season.
This level of support and second-chance opportunity is rare in the festival world—we invest in your growth as a storyteller.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION SYSTEM
DVIFF employs a merit-based judging system where each entry is evaluated on its own unique qualities rather than compared against other submissions. Judges focus entirely on your work when it's under review, scoring according to performance criteria that assess artistic and technical achievement independently.
AWARD RECOGNITION LEVELS
• Best of Festival (qualifies for distributor review and live screening)
• Best of Show
• Award of Outstanding Excellence
• Award of Excellence
• Award of Exceptional Merit
• Award of Merit
• Kudos Endeavor Award
LIVE SCREENINGS & GLOBAL EXPOSURE
Best of Festival winners screen at our Live Screening Event at the Rehoboth Beach Cinema Art Theater. These presentations capture authentic audience reactions that distributors find invaluable when evaluating market potential.
WRPN.tv Entertainment Network: Award-winning documentaries may receive optional exposure on our streaming platform, connecting your work with global audiences across dozens of countries—reach that independent filmmakers typically cannot access on their own.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
• Film Festival Alliance Member: WRPN.tv maintains industry affiliations with leading festival organizations
• Paid Professional Judges: All selection and awarding judges are compensated professionals, not volunteers
At DVIFF, we're committed to more than collecting submission fees. We're invested in your success as a documentary filmmaker.
ART-KINÉ invites audiovisual filmmakers to submit their short films for inclusion in its general programming. The purpose of this event is to create a space for exhibition, exchange, and connection between the audience and new audiovisual narratives, promoting a diversity of perspectives and formats. This call is exclusively for exhibition purposes (non-competitive).
LA HOGUERA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF INDEPENDENT AND AUTEUR CINEMA OF CATRAL
IDENTITY
La Hoguera International Festival of Independent and Auteur Cinema of Catral (hereinafter referred to as “Festival La Hoguera”) was established in Catral (Alicante) to create a space for cinema that asks no permission: cinema made with conviction and a personal point of view, that embraces formal experimentation, and that stands apart from strictly commercial circuits.
The festival does not seek products designed to fit commercial expectations, but films with a voice. Works that burn from within. During the festival, Catral becomes a meeting point between filmmakers and audiences who understand cinema as an act of freedom: films made out of necessity, not formula.
Because, before becoming an industry, cinema was, and still is, people gathered in the dark around a story.
Terror Matanza Film Fest is an international film festival based in La Matanza, Buenos Aires, Argentina, dedicated to horror, fantasy and science fiction cinema.
Created by independent filmmakers and genre enthusiasts, the festival was born with the purpose of promoting and celebrating independent audiovisual works from around the world, providing a space where emerging and established filmmakers can share their stories with an audience passionate about genre cinema.
We welcome films that explore fear, imagination and the unknown through original storytelling, compelling visuals and creative filmmaking. Whether psychological horror, supernatural tales, monsters, science fiction, dark fantasy or experimental genre films, we seek works that leave a lasting impression.
Our mission is to connect filmmakers, artists and audiences while supporting independent cinema and encouraging new voices within the international genre film community.
The festival will present Official Selections and award the following categories:
Best Film
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Makeup & Special Effects (FX)
Jury Special Mention
Audience Award
From the heart of La Matanza, Buenos Aires, we invite filmmakers from every corner of the world to become part of this celebration of horror, fantasy and science fiction.
Independent genre cinema from Argentina to the world.
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Terror Matanza Film Fest es un festival internacional dedicado a celebrar el cine de terror, la fantasía y la ciencia ficción en todas sus formas.
Nuestro objetivo es brindar un espacio de exhibición y encuentro para realizadores independientes de todo el mundo, promoviendo obras que desafíen la imaginación, exploren nuevos lenguajes audiovisuales y mantengan vivo el espíritu del cine de género.
Buscamos cortometrajes y largometrajes capaces de sorprender, inquietar y emocionar al público, desde propuestas clásicas hasta las más experimentales. Creemos que el terror, la fantasía y la ciencia ficción son herramientas únicas para contar historias, reflejar nuestros miedos, cuestionar la realidad y expandir los límites de la creatividad.
Además de las proyecciones, buscamos generar un punto de encuentro entre cineastas, artistas y espectadores apasionados por el cine fantástico.
Durante el festival se otorgarán los siguientes reconocimientos:
Mejor Cortometraje
Mejor Fotografía
Mejor Guion
Mejor Maquillaje y Efectos Especiales (FX)
Mención Especial del Jurado
Premio del Público
Sean bienvenidos a Terror Matanza Film Festival.
Al Este is a festival coming out from the french festival A l'Est du Nouveau. Present in Colombia since 2018, the mission of the festival is to promote film culture of the other Europe, that relegated to independent circuits, owning however, an invaluable wealth and tradition. Thus, Al Este - Colombia seeks to spread the filmography of Central and Eastern Europe into a profitable cultural exchange with South America.
ACAS HUÁNUCO E.I.R.L., in coordination with the *Asociación Cultural Amigos por Siempre* (recognized as a "Cultural Hub" [Punto de Cultura] under Directorial Resolution No.
0143-2020/MC) and with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Peru, invites audiovisual creators, producers, film students, cultural institutions, and the general public to participate in the 13th Huánuco Film Festival 2026 (FENACI 2026).
The festival will take place in various free-access cultural spaces across the city of Huánuco—including streets, parks, and main squares—as well as in different provinces within the Huánuco department and in regions bordering it. The initiative aims to decentralize access to cinema, foster audience development, and strengthen the growth of both Peruvian and international filmmaking.
Additionally, part of the program will be broadcast live via the festival's official social media channels, enabling viewers from across Peru and abroad to participate.
