Logo of Mostra Internacional de Filmes de Montanha

Deadline
14 Aug 2026


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Mostra Internacional de Filmes de Montanha

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


The Rio Mountain Festival is the largest and oldest mountain film festival in Brazil. It takes place in Rio de Janeiro, which, despite being a coastal city, is surrounded by iconic mountains. Among these mountains are Sugarloaf Mountain, with its famous cable car; Corcovado, with the Christ the Redeemer statue; and the imposing Pedra da Gávea. All are represented in the Corcovado Trophy, awarded to the winning films.

For five days, usually in October, the public immerses itself in a program full of Brazilian and international films about adventure sports, nature, and mountain culture. The festival also features photography contests and exhibitions, book launches with author talks, art workshops, and sports activities for children.

As a member of the International Alliance for Mountain Film (IAMF), we are committed to following the principles that guide mountain film festivals in all their diversity, promoting international cooperation, sharing stories about the mountains, drawing attention to environmental issues, and celebrating the culture of outdoor life.


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Logo of XXIV Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival (Uruguay)

Deadline
07 Jan 2027


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
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XXIV Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival (Uruguay)

Punta del Este, Uruguay


This international meeting, already a classic in Punta del Este, has some peculiarities that distinguish it from other Jewish Film Festivals in the world, due to the fact that it takes place in such a special seaside resort as Punta del Este, a meeting point where communities from different countries gather annually in Uruguay.

The Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival (Festival Internacional de Cine Judío de Uruguay, FICJU®) was born in 2003, with the purpose of generating a cultural, educational, didactic and illustrative space, oriented to promote the knowledge of the history of the Jewish people and its diverse cultures and traditions, thus seeking to strengthen our identity and integration through art.

Fiction films and documentaries with different perspectives of the Jewish theme are shown, spaces are organized for the analysis and reflection of the history, customs and cultures of our people around the world, and the memory of the Shoa (Holocaust) is constantly maintained.

We discover new aspects of our heritage and identity, as well as learn about the current conditions of the different Jewish communities around the world, fostering the integration of all Jewish people through the knowledge of our shared essence.

Thanks to the above, the Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival becomes a focus of tourist attraction, with an average of 2,500 attendees.


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Logo of Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival

Deadline
30 Apr 2027


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films

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Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival

Vila do Conde, Portugal


Curtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Portugal, reaching its 35th edition in 2027.

The festival will be held from 2nd to 11th July 2027 and its main objective is the promotion of audiovisual and film production, selected according to quality criteria, at an event which focuses not only on the discovery of new films and directors, but also on the legacy of cinema.

Fiction, animation, documentary, and experimental films no longer than 60 minutes (unless otherwise noted), produced in 2026 or 2027 are eligible for the various competitions.

Out-of-competition programmes will highlight not only a selection of worldwide contemporary short films but also the relations between shorts and features, music and film, art and cinema.


OSCAR!

International Festival

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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Near Nazareth Festival

Deadline
30 Nov 2026


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Near Nazareth Festival

Afula, Israel


Near Nazareth Festival ( NNF ) invites all film lovers to partake in our celebration.

Near Nazareth Festival hospitably opens its doors to filmmakers. Festival participants from around the world will show their works. We believe that the best place for them to present their work - is Near Nazareth Festival.

More than 6000 participants from 70 countries of 5 continents presented their films and works at the Festival in Israel since 2015.
The works are evaluated by an international jury. Many participants became prize-winners and winners in their nominations.
A festival diploma increases the prestige of the piece.
We invite you to take part in it. We will be glad to review your work.
Our motto is: Everyone has a chance to be evaluated and win! We wish you creative success.
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An important addition.

We continue our work.
We believe that film and art is very important during this time.
We still accept submissions and will hold online and live screenings as scheduled.

You may apply the code 20NNF10 for an additional 10% discount

We look forward to your new works.
Art is life.

Stay safe and healthy!
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Our festival - NNF - is the first of its kind.
Our festival will serve to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the world. Through cooperation with movie lovers from around the world, we will make history.
Today filmmakers from 65 countries are participating in the festival, and presented his works
Near Nazareth Festival Online Film Market - Free of charge for all participants of the NNFestival.
We post your film info on Near Nazareth Festival Facebook page - post + image.
We'll set up info about your film on Near Nazareth Festival website.
Page is opened and distributed among national and international distributors.
We are inviting of you to join
We do not limit the categories of participants. All films are presented in their original language. There is no need for subtitles in a foreign language different from the original.
Every submitting will be reviewed by a qualified jury and the audience.
Event venue - The Poznak Community Centers, Givat Ha-More


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Logo of II Horizons IA (Punta del Este, Uruguay)

Deadline
26 Apr 2027


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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II Horizons IA (Punta del Este, Uruguay)

Punta del Este, Uruguay


Horizons IA – Punta del Este International AI Film Festival – celebrates its first edition from May 27 to 31 at The Grand Hotel in Punta del Este (Maldonado, Uruguay). This new international event is dedicated to exploring the creative possibilities of cinema made with artificial intelligence and the new forms of storytelling that emerge from the dialogue between artists and generative technologies.

Over five days, Horizons IA will present a selection of short films from around the world, along with talks, meetings, and the participation of national and international guests linked to cinema, technology, and digital arts.

With free admission, the festival seeks to become an open space for discovering new perspectives, experimenting with the audiovisual languages of the future, and connecting creators who are expanding the horizons of cinema in the age of artificial intelligence.


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Logo of Bugarte Film and Visual Arts Festival

Deadline
31 Aug 2026


Published: 28 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Bugarte Film and Visual Arts Festival

Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia


Born in 2009 in order to highlight and encourage artistic expression, film and cultural identity of the region. Promoting the permanence of cultures and strengthening the cultural policies of the city as a mechanism for citizen and community participation; thus supporting the development, exhibition and dissemination of film and the visual arts in the city of Guadalajara de Buga and Valle del Cauca; proposing dialogue between the various expressions of art today and their participation mechanisms mainly in the youth population. This festival seeks to create spaces for discussion, artistic and audiovisual creation in a participatory manner.

The festival became the first event of its kind in this area, for display, training, capacity building and collective on the subject of film and visual arts in Guadalajara de Buga and Valle del Cauca.


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Logo of III Creative Campus Universidad Europea - International Animated Short Film Fest

Deadline
01 Sep 2026


Published: 27 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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III Creative Campus Universidad Europea - International Animated Short Film Fest

Madrid, Spain


Participate and showcase your animation talent!

Universidad Europea's Creative Campus is celebrating the second edition of its animated short film festival: a space for students and professionals to share their best work, compete for awards, and connect with the industry.

Who can enter?

Student
Students over 16 years of age or alumni graduating in 2024.

Note: Students must provide a current enrollment or 2024 graduation certificate. All categories must present a promotional teaser and poster of the work.


Professional
Members of the animation or video game industry

Format
MP4 or MOV (H.264) with HD 1080p resolution.

Language
They can be in any official language of Spain, with Spanish subtitles.

Theme
Free, as long as they respect the principles of non-discrimination, hatred, xenophobia, or explicit sexual content.

Rights
They must be original, and the author must own the exploitation rights. Accepted: Narrative and experimental short films, music videos, promotional pieces, video game cinematics.

Restriction
The use of generative artificial intelligence in the production of short films is not permitted.


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Short film festival


 Animation  Other



 
Logo of CLAM, INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL FILM FESTIVAL OF CATALONIA

Deadline
07 Aug 2026


Published: 26 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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CLAM, INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL FILM FESTIVAL OF CATALONIA

NAVARCLES, Spain


THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL FILM FESTIVAL OF CATALONIA has as his basic aims the dissemination and promotion of films that contribute to the knowledge of world cinema Social Film, on Human Rights and Civil Rights


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Globe International Film Festival

Deadline
25 Sep 2026


Published: 26 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Globe International Film Festival

Thane, India


Film/ Feature Film/Short Film/Documentory/music vedio/Animation/VFX/CGI/2D/3D/other

All Entertainment Catagory Accept.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Concurso Nacional de Cine Independiente de Cipolletti

Deadline
23 Aug 2026


Published: 26 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Concurso Nacional de Cine Independiente de Cipolletti

Cipolletti, Argentina


For Argentinian Filmmakers, or filmmakers with residence in Argentina.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of Festival de Cine Miradas Mayores

Deadline
28 Aug 2026


Published: 25 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Festival de Cine Miradas Mayores

San Felipe, Chile


The 2nd Miradas Mayores Film Festival is a space for dialogue, promotion, and reflection among filmmakers, their works, and audiences, with the aim of exploring the many ways of experiencing aging in contemporary society. Through the audiovisual medium, the festival seeks to bring forward stories that highlight the diversity of experiences, life paths, and realities of older adults, promoting a more human, inclusive, and respectful perspective on aging.

With a decentralized approach, Miradas Mayores brings cinema to different communities and regions, transforming each screening into an opportunity for community engagement and cultural participation.

The festival aims to challenge stereotypes that associate old age solely with dependency, illness, or unproductiveness, instead highlighting older adults as active participants in social, cultural, and community life.

Miradas Mayores is an invitation to build new narratives about aging, fostering recognition of the rights, dignity, and valuable contributions of older adults.

Through cinema, the festival seeks to contribute to a more inclusive society, where people's experience, memory, and diversity are valued as an essential part of our collective identity.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of All Is Prompt Artificial Intelligence AI Film Festival 2nd Edition

Deadline
25 Oct 2026


Published: 25 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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All Is Prompt Artificial Intelligence AI Film Festival 2nd Edition

Ciudad de México, Mexico


Todo es Prompt es un festival internacional de cine online de cortometrajes creados con inteligencia artificial. Este AI short film festival invita a cineastas, artistas y creadores de todo el mundo a explorar nuevas formas de narrativa audiovisual utilizando herramientas de inteligencia artificial.

El festival nace en un momento de transformación del cine. Durante años, muchos creadores dependieron de fondos, convocatorias, jurados y largos procesos de validación que dejaban más proyectos fuera que dentro. Mientras tanto, la tecnología avanzaba silenciosamente. Hoy, las herramientas de AI filmmaking permiten transformar ideas, prompts y guiones en imágenes cinematográficas.

Hoy una idea puede convertirse en una escena.
Hoy un texto puede convertirse en una película.
Hoy el acto de dirigir puede comenzar con una simple instrucción: un prompt.

Todo es Prompt surge en este punto de inflexión del cine con inteligencia artificial, donde los creadores pueden producir obras audiovisuales sin las barreras tradicionales de la industria. El festival celebra el cine generado con IA, desde obras experimentales hasta cortometrajes narrativos creados con herramientas de AI video generation y AI storytelling.

Invitamos a cineastas, artistas digitales y experimentadores de todo el mundo a enviar sus cortometrajes de inteligencia artificial y formar parte de una comunidad internacional que está explorando el futuro del cine.

Creemos en la autoría humana amplificada por herramientas de inteligencia artificial.

Creemos que la tecnología no reemplaza la visión: la expande.

No esperamos turno para crear.

No pedimos permiso para hacer nuestro cine.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of New York Short Film Festival

Deadline
24 Sep 2026


Published: 25 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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New York Short Film Festival

New York, United States


Join us for the 12th New York Short Film Festival (NYSFF), a week-long celebration of outstanding independent short films from America and across the globe!

Taking place November 6-12, 2026, at the iconic Cinema Village in Manhattan, this milestone edition promises an unforgettable showcase of creativity, innovation, and storytelling. NYSFF champions emerging filmmakers, providing a platform for bold, diverse voices in cinema.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival

Deadline
25 Sep 2026


Published: 25 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival

Naples, Italy


The "Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival" is an event intended to serve as an international showcase for films of various types and gender, in order to promote and spread the art, auteur and experimental films that are not released in cinemas playhouses, to foster dialogue between different experiences and to create a meeting point for the support of cinema culture.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Primeiro Plano - Festival de Cinema de Juiz de Fora e Mercocidades

Deadline
31 Jul 2026


Published: 24 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Primeiro Plano - Festival de Cinema de Juiz de Fora e Mercocidades

Juiz de Fora, Brazil


Submissions are now open for another edition of the Primeiro Plano Film Festival of Juiz de Fora and Mercocities.

You can submit your short film to the festival's competitive sections until July 31.

The Regional Competition is open to filmmakers from Juiz de Fora and the surrounding region. The Mercocities Competition is dedicated to first-time directors from across Brazil and South American countries.

In addition to screening selected films, the festival continues to encourage new productions and strengthen the independent audiovisual sector.

The festival takes place in November and features a diverse programme including film screenings, workshops, panel discussions, networking events, and special activities for both audiences and filmmakers.

Follow our social media channels to stay up to date with all the latest news about this year's edition.

Submit your film and become part of the history of Primeiro Plano Film Festival!


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Logo of UTEBO ON FILM (International Short Film Festival)

Deadline
13 Oct 2026


Published: 24 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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UTEBO ON FILM (International Short Film Festival)

Utebo, Spain


 The Utebo International Film Festival was created with the goal of promoting film culture, creating connections between filmmakers and other audiovisual professions, and establishing the town of Utebo as an annual meeting point, both for them and for the local residents. A town of Cinema, a united community.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of The Raven, international short film festival of horror, fantasy and science fiction

Deadline
27 Sep 2026


Published: 24 Jul 2026
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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The Raven, international short film festival of horror, fantasy and science fiction

Cintruenigo, Spain


Short film festival of fantasy, science fiction anf horror.


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Short film festival


 Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Festival Films 26 - Alce Awards

Deadline
14 Sep 2026


Published: 24 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Festival Films 26 - Alce Awards

terrassa, Spain


The Films 26 Festival – ALCE Awards is a short film competition that celebrates emerging talent and creativity in short-form cinema. Running from May 2 to October 18, 2026, the festival brings together creators, industry professionals, and the public in a space where stories—told in just a few minutes—make a powerful impact.

Through screenings, gatherings, and various activities, the ALCE Awards recognize excellence across the different disciplines of short filmmaking, showcasing new voices and championing narrative and visual innovation.

The festival was founded with the aim of bringing cinema closer to the public and serving as a meeting point for the industry and the audience, highlighting the power of the short film format to move, surprise, and provoke reflection.


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 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other



 
Logo of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival

Deadline
16 May 2027


Published: 23 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival

Pune, India


Many Awards Many Official Selections, Many Categories... CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI International Film Festival's main objective is to provide the opportunity for filmmakers from all over the world to excel, and to have the best work selected and showcased in a celebration of cinema, as well as to give filmmakers a platform to network amongst fellow professionals and cinematic artists. CSIFF is looking forward to fostering these relationships and to helping extraordinary filmmakers get their projects seen by global audiences. CSIFF unites cinematic, cultural, educational more over Inspirational objectives by presenting its film discoveries.

About CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivaji

The CSIFF is dedicated to showcasing new and innovative films while fostering the next generation of filmmakers. It is a strong advocate for social change, and encourages cultural diversity and understanding between nations. It strives to foster the movie art of all continents by stimulating the development of quality cinema and promoting meetings between cinema professionals from around the world.

The CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI International Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing the spirit, passion, and skill of the best new filmmakers from around the world for audiences around the world.

We are also including and actively supporting not only the finest examples of classic moviemaking, but works that are experimental, breaking ground in new non-narrative forms and crossing over into the video arts. All films will be reviewed as they are submitted, and the best in each category will be chosen to screen at the festival. A jury of industry professionals will then view the finalists and choose the winning selections.

Filmmakers planning on attending should notify the film festival as soon as possible, so their names may be listed in the scheduled program at the venue where their film will be shown. https://csiff.buddhafest.in/


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Logo of ARANDA1503 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
07 Sep 2026


Published: 23 Jul 2026
 Has submission fees
Short films


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ARANDA1503 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Aranda de Duero , Spain


From the FCIA 1503 Film Festival we are happy to tell you that we are going to start our first edition in the great Villa de Aranda de Duero (Burgos), giving shape to our illusion of being able to bring Culture and Cinema closer, and to be able to give also meet those young directors and actors.

From the El Mostacho association we send you our most affectionate greetings.


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