The Calzada de Calatrava Film Festival opens its call for submissions in the following categories:
Short Films – "MADE IN CASTILLA LA MANCHA"
Official Competition – Short Films "Made in Castilla La Mancha":
Short films created by filmmakers who are either natives or residents of Castilla La Mancha; works that have used locations in this region; or productions involving companies with a registered office in Castilla La Mancha.
Official Competition – Short Films selected by CortoEspaña – Fugaz Awards:
National short films with free theme, genre, and technique, selected by CortoEspaña.
International Film Showcase:
Four feature films will be screened, selected by the festival organization from among the award winners at major international film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, New York, Toronto, San Sebastián, Málaga, Seville, and Seminci.
Parallel Activities:
Exhibitions, workshops, conferences, special sections, gastronomy contests, film-themed routes, and film music concerts.
Oleaje Film Festival, organized by the Network of Museums of Manabí, invites filmmakers to participate in its first edition.
This festival aims to establish a platform for exhibition, training, and film production in the province of Manabí, promoting reflection on identity and territory through cinema.
In dialogue with its curatorial line, the 2026 edition, titled “Cinema is Alive!”, invites submissions of feature-length and short films—both fiction and documentary—that explore tangible and intangible heritage, such as gastronomy, music, festivities, traditional knowledge, the sea, and the ways of life that develop around it.
Special consideration will be given to works that examine how these cultural practices, together with the relationship to coastal and rural landscapes, shape memory, identity, and community, and that portray the life stories emerging from this territory between sea, mountains, and everyday life.
The Barcelona Olympic Foundation, with the support of the Barcelona City Council, organizes the BCN Sports Film 2027 – 17th BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL FICTS FESTIVAL and forms part of the WORLD FICTS CHALLENGE 2027.
The BCN Sports Film 2027 will take place in Barcelona on dates yet to be determined during February of 2027. In this seventeenth edition, the festival will have a competitive nature.
The seventeenth edition of the festival will have a hybrid format so, there will be face-to-face screenings and online screenings. The rights that the authors assign, therefore, are both for the face-to-face sessions that are held in the official venues of the contest, as well as for the sessions that will be held online through an online platform.
These Rules & Regulations have been approved by the BCN Sports Film 2027 Organising Committee. Your taking part in BCN Sports Film 2027 implies the total acceptance of these regulations.
AJR Vision is organizing the second edition of the AJR Vision Film Festival, an international short film festival whose goal is to discover, support, and connect emerging talent within the audiovisual industry.
The festival is part of the AJR Vision ecosystem, a digital platform that connects filmmakers, production companies, universities, and industry professionals, facilitating the visibility, distribution, and development of audiovisual works supported by AI.
AJR Vision Film Festival goes beyond exhibition: it is a gateway to real opportunities within the industry, including visibility, networking, and potential professional development.
VITAFEST, Vitacura International Short Film Festival is a festival dedicated to national and international short films and a meeting point for diverse agents of the Chilean audiovisual industry.
Now in its eight edition, VITAFEST has established itself as one of the main platforms for the short film format in Latin America, a meeting point for the various agents of the local audiovisual industry and an official showcase for the new local talented filmmakers.
RULES OF THE XI MOSTRA CURTS DE MOSCATELL 2026
The Town Council of Teulada Moraira, in collaboration with the Cultural Association Amics de Teulada, organizes and announces the XI Mostra Curts de Moscatell, which will be governed by the following rules.
The 8th Yecheon International Smartphone Film Festival (YISFF)
Submission Period: May 4, 2026 (Mon) – July 3, 2026 (Fri) (60 days)
Final Nominees Announcement: July 31, 2026 (Fri)(Official website, SNS channels, and individual notification)
Competition Overview
▪ Production Requirement: All submitted works must be filmed using a smartphone.
▪ Eligibility: - Open to all domestic and international participants
- Individuals and groups are both eligible
- No limitation on the number of participants per team
▪ Theme: Open theme (No restrictions)
Competition Categories
1. Film Division
1-1 General Division (Ages 20 and above / Format: Film)
1-2 Student Division (Ages 19 and under / Format: Film)
1-3 Senior Division (Ages 60 and above / Format: Film or Video)
2. Short-form Division
2-1 General Category (All ages / Format: Video)
Award Ceremony
Date: October 9, 2026 (Fri)
Venue: Yecheon New Town, Republic of Korea
Important Notes
▪ Plagiarized works or works that infringe copyright will be disqualified.
▪ Award winners are expected to attend the award ceremony on October 9.
▪ Films produced during school or institutional educational programs are eligible for submission.
The "MIRA" LGBT Short Film Festival is a cultural and social initiative that seeks to make visible and celebrate sexual and gender diversity through the narrative power of
cinema. Held annually in Alzira, this festival will offer a platform for filmmakers and producers, as well as emerging young filmmakers, both national and international, who address LGBT+ themes, fostering dialogue, empathy, and understanding in society.
Our goal is to create a safe and enriching space where LGBT+ stories are told, recognized, and valued, contributing to the fight against discrimination and the building of a more inclusive society.
This is the 1st AMATEUR-BEGINNERS EDITION.
BUD! International Film Festival
WE DON'T REMEMBER. WE RESURRECT.
Viktor Proskurin was more than an actor; he was an institution of truth. He commanded the screen with the intellectual intensity and moral weight of a Sir Anthony Hopkins, capable of conveying profound depth with a single glance. At the same time, he held the unshakable public trust and everyman dignity of a Tom Hanks.
Our festival is not a memorial ritual. It is a machine for resurrecting his spirit. We seek films that possess the same authenticity, the same fearlessness in the face of the system. We create a space where the truth of a character is more important than its budget, and the courage of the author is more valuable than glamour.
The "BUD!" Festival in memory of Proskurin is not a film review. It is a casting call for a new breed of creators. Those who, like Viktor, dare to BE. Loudly. Fiercely. Irreversibly honest.
Our goal: To become a melting pot for an authentic cinematic language, where Proskurin's legacy becomes the benchmark.
Our belief: Authenticity is the new currency. And truth is the most in-demand genre.
The Brain Damage Association for Adults and Minors calls for the Third Edition of the International Film Festival for Diversity “ADACAM” in order to continue making the invisible visible and be able to move towards a more inclusive society, focusing on young people but also on filmmakers. professionals, students and people with social concerns.
South International Series Festival
A festival for professionals of the audiovisual sector and for the public, in an exceptional location such as the city of Cadiz, which had an incredible success in last year's edition.
45 premieres of fiction and non-fiction series, as well as presentations of projects and trends for the upcoming season. The public will have the opportunity to interact on the carpet with the protagonists of their favorite series and will also be able to enjoy a side program with a multitude of activities.
The International connection will be developed through different actions and activities that will promote the synergy between creators from all over the world.
Set against the breathtaking landscapes of South Pelion (Greece), this boutique international film festival offers a refined celebration of bold, contemporary cinema. Thoughtfully curated the festival showcases a selection of distinctive works by both emerging talents and internationally acclaimed auteurs.
With a focus on director-driven storytelling, the program highlights films of strong artistic vision, formal elegance, and narrative depth - works that challenge conventions and elevate the cinematic experience.
Designed as an intimate and immersive gathering, the festival creates a space where filmmakers and audiences connect in a setting of natural beauty and cultural richness. Through screenings, conversations, master classes, debates, concerts and curated encounters, it fosters meaningful dialogue, creative exchange, and a shared appreciation for cinema as an art form.
For its fifteenth edition, the Trevignano FilmFest is organising a short film competition for young filmmakers. A shortlist of four films will be screened between September 24th and September 27th 2026 in the beautiful Cinema Palma, along with a curated selection of international features.
The theme chosen for this year's festival is “To have and to have not: Cinema depicts a world of inequality”.
Built during World War II on the shores of Lake Bracciano, the Cinema Palma has been managed by four generations of the Palma family. As the home of the Trevignano FilmFest, the cinema has had the pleasure of hosting distinguished filmmakers from around the world, from Yngvild Sve Flikke (Ninjababy) to Stephane Brizé (At War, The Measure of a Man). We are excited to welcome our four finalists among our guests.
The four shortlisted participants will be hosted in Trevignano, with accommodation provided by the festival for the night of the screening. Each shortlisted candidate will also receive a plate marking their achievement.
Participating filmmakers assume full responsibility for the use of music, text, and any other elements included in their works. Finalists grant the Festival the right not only to screen their works but also to use them in its promotional materials.
Founded in 2015 thanks to the commitment of Mario Macaluso, who conceived, designed, and created it, the Cefalù Film Festival was born as an opportunity for encounter and dialogue with the art of cinema. Until 2019, the event was known as the “Cefalù Film Festival.” Since 2021, the festival has changed its name, becoming the “Festival del Cinema di Cefalù.”
Festival venue: Hotel Sea Palace Cefalù. A prestigious location that has hosted numerous film casts, including those of Indiana Jones 5, The White Lotus 2, I Leoni di Sicilia, and Succede anche nelle migliori famiglie. The Hotel Sea Palace is also home to the famous beach club, known worldwide, where scenes from The White Lotus 2 were filmed. A place that brings together beauty, history, and cinema, creating the ideal setting for this international event.
We are an international short film festival, for express the spiritual cinema with a universal language, dealing with internal affairs of the human being, a cinema of the invisible that captures the essence of the deep and transcendent, in introspective and reflective stories; with questions and answers about life. Each story is fruit harvested from the inside out and symbolize 9 spiritual values that are fundamental for us: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Gentleness, Kindness, Fidelity, Humility and Self Control.
Otras Miradas, was born with the commitment to be a screen that makes social reality visible.
Likewise, we support the different social groups, so that they show their audiovisual works and in this way their projects can be known by the general public.
In addition, we believe in cinema as an educational tool to raise awareness about current social realities, reflected in the works presented to Otras Miradas.
Dona i Cinema aims to generate a live space of artistic and social creation and investigation. A space led by women, which divulgates their works and productions, promoting equal opportunities in Performing Arts and fostering the end of discriminative practices towards women.
For this reason since 2011 we run the International Biennal Dona i Cinema – Mujer y Cine – Woman & Film, a week dedicated to cinema made by and for women, with the exhibition of a selection of features, shorts, documentaries, animation and video art. All made by women.
TEASERFRENIA is the film festival where adrenaline is measured in seconds. This unique event pays homage to the trailer as the ultimate art form, challenging the audience’s sanity with an uninterrupted blast of stories that are either yet to come... or will never exist.
TEASERFRENIA isn’t looking for the full feature; it seeks pure impact, uncontrolled hype, and the perfect deception. It is the meeting point for directors, editors, and cinephiles who know that, sometimes, two minutes of illusion are worth more than two hours of reality.
"If you can imagine it, you can edit it. Welcome to the madness of the teaser."
The deadline to register for the XXV International Short Film Festival “El Pecado 2026” is open. This year prizes are: 1,500 euros for the winning fiction short film and 700 euros for the other four main prizes. The registration period goes from Monday May 4th, to Sunday June 7th of this year, both inclusive. The duration of the short films (maximum 2 by participant) will not exceed 20 minutes (21 including credits). If it has spoken sound, Spanish or subtitles in this language shall be used. Works made before 2024 will not be admitted to the competition. More information at www.certamenelpecado.com.
Roca Film Festival is a non-profit cultural project held annually in the parish of Roca, Guitiriz, Lugo, Spain. Organized by Xermolos Cultural Association, this small-format musical film festival reaches its XIII edition in 2026.
Key Features:
Musical Focus:
The festival centers on musical-themed productions, providing a platform for filmmakers who explore the relationship between cinema and music.
Varied Program:
In addition to short film screenings, the festival offers a wide range of activities, including:
- Outdoor film screenings.
- Presentations of cultural projects.
- Live concerts.
- Art exhibitions.
- Colloquiums and debates.
- Guided tours of the area.
- Traditional games.
Short Film Competition:
The festival features a musical-themed short film competition, divided into two categories:
- Galician short films.
- Non-Galician/international short films.
Selected films from both categories will aim to the Deleite award, with a cash prize of 400€, and the winner will be selected by a professional jury made by industry talents.
Selected films will also aim to the Audience Award, with a handmade trophy by a local artist.
Roca Film Festival contributes to the diffusion of musical cinema and the promotion of culture in the region of Lugo. Furthermore, it promotes cultural exchange between Galician and international filmmakers.
The parish of Roca, in Guitiriz, offers a rural and natural environment that adds a special charm to the festival.
