The Esseoesse Cultural Association announces the competition "CortoDino Film Festival Dino De Laurentiis 2026 - XVI Edition", a competition that stems from desire to remember and celebrate, in his native land and in commemorative and propositive terms, the figure and work of Dino De Laurentis. The Metropolitan city of Naples, Vesuvian areas, “Giorgio De Chirico’s Secondary School of Art and Communication”, the others secondary schools of the area and the main cultural associations of the Vesuvian and Campanian areas will collaborate in the event.
So, the main aim of the initiative is to create an opportunity for meeting, confrontation and knowledge of young filmmakers who enter the cinematographic sector, in which the influence left by the illustrious “Torrese” has certainly been significant, promoting cinematographic culture through the inclusion of disadvantaged people and the research and promotion of works by talents from Campania, and also national and international.
The presence of the world of solidarity, cultural associations and of school is the clearest sign of the purpose of connecting in particular with the world of young people.
Cortodino Film Festival XV edition will take place in september-November 2026. Cities, places and days of the event will be subsequently communicated.
International Short Film Screenwriting Competition that promotes the development of screenwriting and audiovisual storytelling as a means of artistic expression and a driver of social impact, positioning Cartago, Costa Rica, as a creative hub that supports new voices and purposeful stories.
The competition also seeks to foster creativity and writing as tools for social transformation, providing emerging and professional screenwriters from around the world with a space where their stories can inspire, connect, and create change. From Cartago, Costa Rica, EscudoCorona aims to strengthen narrative culture and create real opportunities in the audiovisual industry.
Montevideo Fantastic Film Festival is the first Uruguayan festival dedicated to promoting national and international film productions related to horror, fantasy and science fiction genres. Its objective is to annually present independent and ultra-independent creations that are often considered "minor", and that hardly access commercial and cultural circuits.
It has sections related to short and long feature films in competition, as well as exhibitions, tributes to different figures of the genre, lectures presented by specialists, and promotion of different cultural activities that occur in the country.
The Montevideo Fantastic Film Festival has been declared of Cultural Interest by the Ministry of Education and Culture, of Municipal Interest by the Intendance of Montevideo, and of Tourist Interest by the Ministry of Tourism in Uruguay.
It was screened in the Punta del Este International Film Festival, LatinUy Film Festival ("Cinema Fantasy" section, in La Barra), Piriápolis de Película International Film Festival ("FantaPiria" section), as well as in several foreign genre festivals like 'Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre' from Argentina; 'Brasilia International Fantastic Film Festival' from Brazil; 'FIXIÓN Fest' from Chile and 'Zinema Zombie Fest' from Colombia.
FICSEM Festival, in the Mediterranean area.
For major reasons, and having been immersed in a situation in which we have all been affected, we have decided to adapt to the current situation, and give a new focus to our festival. Maintaining the enthusiasm and passion we feel for the artistic world.
Our festival is aimed at the dissemination and promotion of film authors related to topics of social and/or ecological value.
Because we believe in the power of art as a transformative medium, our contribution from this festival is to give visibility to projects that address environmental and social changes in which we are immersed. We are an international festival because we understand the world beyond barriers, and because we are moved by the need to get to know other cultures and share the best of ours, as it contributes to any improvement in any corner of the world.
The Mediterranean is the climate that surrounds us, and we feel identified with it. In terms of warmth, closeness and transparency. We are a festival that is starting strong, with a large number of committed artists who share our cause, and the desire to share.
And that is why we are not afraid to break the most classic festival patterns. So much so, that in the award for best actor and/or actress, the recognition of the award falls on their social and/or ecological work... And not only on their skills.
Despite having firm ideological foundations. We open ourselves to other artistic areas and initiatives.
We are pleased to announce the call for entries for the 6th edition of IMPACTE! Human Rights Film Festival of Catalonia, which will take place:
April 5–11, 2027, Onsite Version in Barcelona,
with partial editions in several Catalan cities at different times of the year.
Online Version on Spanish platforms, on dates to be confirmed, sometime in 2027.
Submission period: August 20 through October 31, 2026.
Films
We are looking for stories that speak out against injustice and human rights violations around the world, films that combine rigorous investigation with narrative and visual treatment capable of impacting the critical thinking of wide audiences. Both in fiction and documentary formats.
We are interested in criticism, but also in struggle, denunciation, defense of rights and, specifically, the proposal of alternatives: common aid, solidarity, cooperation...
The topics are free, but always within the scope of Human Rights -both traditional and of new generation-, global Justice and the culture of Peace.
In this 6th edition, we will dedicate a section to reflecting on war and peace, conflict and agreement, so we look forward to receiving films on these topics.
We will also launch a specific section for NGO productions, so we encourage these organizations to submit videos and films that serve as case studies of their work and their audiovisual communication.
We are especially interested in receiving films addressed to children and young people.
Other topics will not be considered.
This cultural proposal takes place within the framework of the commemoration of a new anniversary of Punta del Este, celebrating the best independent cinema from around the world. It began as a Mercosur cinema and grew to become an international festival. Cine del Mar has been declared of Presidential Interest and is sponsored and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, the Municipality of Maldonado, the Municipality of Punta del Este, the Ministry of Education and Culture through ACAU (Uruguayan Film and Audiovisual Association), and the embassies of the participating countries.
Bref International Short Film Festival is the first festival dedicated to short films in Valle d'Aosta regione (Italy). Organized by AIACE VDA, a cultural association founded in 2020 in Aosta and dedicated to cinema in every form that organizes several events, workshops, school labs all over the year.
The idea of the festival is not only to be a showcase for the best contemporary films and new authors, but has also many special programs in order to put the attention on stories that matters. Inclusivity, human and civil rights, transfeminism, antifascism and resistance are themes that will have a lot of space both in the competition and in the special programs.
We accept all kind of shorts: fiction, animation and documentaries.
The festival will have several programs but all films will compete for all awards (except for the SAVT award that is tied to the theme of labour rights)
Set in Valle d'Aosta, a region at the border with Switzerland and France, the festival have also a strong intention to create bridges with those countries in an Industry section and with a special francophone program.
Overview
Organized by ONG Acción Intercultural and Liceo Artístico Guillermo Gronemeyer, the 6th Raúl Ruiz School Film Festival invites young creators to participate in its November 2026 edition in Chile. Inspired by the legacy of the acclaimed Chilean filmmaker, this in-person festival celebrates audiovisual experimentation, artistic research, and bold cinematic exploration. Submissions are open to fiction, documentary, animation, video art, dance film, video essays, and hybrid formats.
Categories
Bodies (School Category): Explores the body as presence, memory, emotion, performance, or transformation.
Memory and Territory (School Category): Investigates the relationship between identity, landscape, soundscapes, heritage, and community stories.
Games and Perception (School Category): Dedicated to works playing with optical illusions, non-linear storytelling, and visual/sound poetry.
Philokinetes (Higher Education Category): Open exclusively to 1st and 2nd-year higher education students in film and visual arts. Free theme focusing on formal freedom, poetic exploration, and speculative cinema.
Key Rules & Submission Guidelines
Entry Fee: Free.
Eligibility: Chilean primary and secondary students (Grades 5 to 12) for school categories; 1st and 2nd-year film/arts university students for Philokinetes.
Maximum Runtime: Up to 10 minutes (School categories) / Up to 30 minutes (Philokinetes), including credits.
Production Date: Works completed within the last 2 years. Previously exhibited films are welcome.
Awards: Filmmaking equipment, specialized cinema/art books, professional training scholarships in DaVinci Fusion & Resolve, and Special Jury Mentions.
Beyond Limits
The Next AI Film Festival is here!
Beyond the limits of imagination and expression, and beyond the boundaries of genre,
a new platform is taking shape to showcase diverse works and discover new voices in AI filmmaking.
As an intimate and distinctive AI film festival,
we aim to provide a space to explore emerging trends in AI filmmaking from Korea and around the world, while examining the cultural and industrial potential of AI content.
Going beyond AI as merely a technical tool,
the festival seeks to explore the nature and creative possibilities of AI as a medium.
We invite creators to join us on this journey!
■ Festival Overview
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: A CGV theater in Seoul, South Korea
- Program: Approximately 40 films from Korea and around the world
- Hosted by: Impact Station
- Organized by: Next AI Content Festival Organizing Committee
■ Awards
- Grand Prize: KRW 3,000,000
- Best Film: KRW 1,500,000
- Special Jury Prize: KRW 500,000
- Audience Award: KRW 500,000
■ Benefits
- Certificate of Official Selection for all selected films.
■ Sections
- Competition: Next Choice
- Korean Non-Competition: Next Vision / Next Prism
- International Non-Competition: Next Universe
■ Festival Programs
- Creators’ Day: A networking event for participating creators
- Forum: Exploring the cultural and industrial potential of AI content
- Market: Exploring distribution opportunities for AI content
- Closing Ceremony: Awards presentation for outstanding works
Each section will feature Q&A sessions with filmmakers.
NOIA is a university film festival that originated at a Brazilian public university. It was created by students who wanted to make their own films, share their stories, and create spaces for exhibition, dialogue, and artistic exchange. Since 2002, the festival has evolved alongside changes in culture, education, and the audiovisual industry, building a legacy defined by training, diversity, innovation, and the empowerment of new generations of filmmakers.
In its 24th edition, the NOIA Festival reaffirms its commitment to democratizing access to culture, fostering exchange among universities, artists, and institutions, and promoting independent cinema created by students and emerging filmmakers from Brazil and around the world.
In 2026, the festival celebrates the theme “Women-Made Cinema,” highlighting the strength of women's narratives, the diversity of perspectives, and the vital contributions women have made and continue to make to the history and future of audiovisual storytelling. The program encourages reflection on representation, inclusion, gender equity, and the challenges women face in the fields of film creation, production, and exhibition.
Held in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, NOIA brings together competitive screenings, panel discussions, workshops, forums, educational activities, and accessibility initiatives, strengthening the connection between art, education, and social transformation.
The 24th NOIA Festival is organized by PROPONO Cultural Consulting, with the support of partner institutions and sponsors who believe in the power of culture as a catalyst for human and social development.
To complete your registration, please send your Proof of Enrollment and NOIA Festival Participation Declaration to:
noia@propono.com.br
For more information and the full regulations:
Festival NOIA Official Website
Thank you for participating in the 24th NOIA Festival. We wish you success with your submission and look forward to celebrating cinema with you in Fortaleza!
Retama, Latin American Film Festival, was born in search of an intermediate and nodal space that reflects on the forms of representation of territories, social and ethnic groups from the cinematographic perspective, as well as as a place of vanguard of the most daring contemporary Latin American cinema. daring and innovative.
Being an exhibition showcase, as well as a training point from observation for local filmmakers in search of their own perspective.
The principal objective of the Kolkata Kaleidoscope International Film Festival (KKIFF) is to promote and encourage awareness, appreciation and understanding of the art of cinema, and to inspire cultural exchange through film.
The first edition of KKIFF aims to bring together filmmakers, film enthusiasts, artists, cultural practitioners, industry professionals, and audiences through a shared love for cinema.
More than a festival built around screenings and awards, KKIFF seeks to create a space for conversation, collaboration, discovery and community—connecting established voices with emerging filmmakers and creating opportunities for people who are beginning to find their place in the film ecosystem.
Our philosophy is simple:
LESS COMPETITION. MORE COMMUNITY.
We believe cinema grows when people share ideas, resources, skills and perspectives rather than working in isolation. KKIFF therefore seeks to build an accessible and inclusive film community where filmmakers and film enthusiasts have a genuine space to connect, participate and belong.
OUR VISION
KKIFF envisions a film culture where diverse voices are not only represented but actively heard.
The festival aims to create conversations around independent filmmaking, emerging filmmakers, cultural representation, Indigenous cinema, women in cinema, human rights, environmental concerns, new technologies and evolving forms of storytelling.
Our goal is not simply to showcase films, but to encourage audiences to question, discuss, connect and engage with the worlds those films create.
WHAT KKIFF STANDS FOR
Emerging Voices
Creating opportunities for upcoming and independent filmmakers to showcase their work, meet professionals, build networks and find new audiences.
Cultural Diversity
Celebrating stories across languages, cultures, communities and geographies, while creating meaningful space for Indigenous and underrepresented voices.
Community Building
Bringing filmmakers, film lovers, artists, students and industry professionals into the same room to exchange ideas, skills, resources and opportunities.
Representation
Encouraging cinema that engages with questions of identity, gender, human rights, environment, culture and social change.
The Future of Cinema
Exploring emerging forms and technologies, including AI filmmaking and immersive cinema, alongside conventional cinematic practices.
Where Stories Resonate Beyond Borders
The Ninaad International Film Festival (NIFF) is a global celebration of cinematic excellence, artistic expression, and cultural diversity. Founded in India, NIFF is dedicated to discovering and honoring powerful storytelling from filmmakers across the world, regardless of budget, language, or experience.
Derived from the Sanskrit word "Ninaad," meaning resonance or echo, the festival believes every meaningful story creates an enduring impact. Through independent cinema, documentaries, animation, experimental films, music videos, and student productions, NIFF provides a platform where creative voices are heard, celebrated, and connected with an international audience.
Our vision is to bridge cultures through cinema while encouraging innovation, originality, and meaningful storytelling that inspires change.
OZ ZINEMA ELKARTEA, in collaboration with the City Council of Errenteria, announces the 5th ERRENTERIA DOCUMENTARY FILM AND HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL, in order to promote and develop the audiovisual arts through visualization and the defense of human rights.
Submit Your Film. Share Your Vision. Inspire the World."
Thailand International Film Festival — Celebrating Cinema Without Borders.
Thailand International Film Festival is a distinguished international platform dedicated to celebrating exceptional filmmaking, creative innovation, and the universal language of cinema.
Set in one of Asia’s most vibrant cultural destinations, the festival brings together filmmakers, artists, industry professionals, and audiences from around the world to honor stories that inspire, challenge, and connect humanity.Committed to recognizing both emerging and established talent, the festival showcases outstanding works across a wide range of categories, including Feature Films, Short Films, Documentaries, Animations, Experimental Films, Student Films, Web Series, and Music Videos. We welcome bold voices and unique perspectives that reflect the richness and diversity of global storytelling.More than a competition, the Thailand International Film Festival serves as a gateway to international recognition, artistic exchange, and worldwide exposure. Through its official selections and awards, the festival celebrates excellence in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, acting, music, and overall cinematic achievement.Located at the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand provides an inspiring backdrop where culture, creativity, and cinema converge. The festival is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between filmmakers and the international film community while championing stories that leave a lasting impact.Join us in celebrating the power of film and become part of a global stage where extraordinary stories are recognized and shared with the world.
The fifth of the short film event themed "Animal Freedom" organized by Vegan Çiftlik will be held on July 15-18, 2027.
The purpose of the festival is to encourage the production of and provide a space for sharing short films and video artworks that draw attention to the violations of rights in farms, slaughterhouses, laboratories, zoos, circuses, natural habitats and many other areas in line with human desires, and the fact that even the most basic rights of animals are not recognized in the legal plane by being seen as property.
The works sent to the Festival will be displayed at the camp that will be held at Vegan Çiftlik between July 15-18, 2027.
About the Montreal international Smartphone Film Fest
The Montreal International Smartphone Film Fest is an international event dedicated to filmmakers from around the world who create movies using the device we all carry in our pockets every day: the smartphone.
We believe in one simple idea: cinema belongs to everyone.
Our mission is to democratize filmmaking by celebrating the creativity, innovation, and storytelling made possible through smartphone filmmaking. Whether you are a first-time filmmaker, a student, or an experienced director, the festival provides a platform to showcase your work, connect with fellow creators, and inspire audiences.
Great stories don't depend on expensive equipment—they begin with imagination, passion, and the courage to create.
AUDIOVISUAL OPEN CALL
CINE CALLEJERO 2026
Cine Callejero promotes a form of audiovisual circulation based on a simple idea: cinema can also meet its audience outside movie theaters.
In a country where access to culture remains unequal, we want films to circulate through neighborhoods, parks, streets, train stations, and other spaces where everyday life takes place. We are interested in reclaiming public space as a place to watch, discuss, and share cinema.
This purpose involves several challenges. One of them is obtaining authorization from filmmakers and production companies to screen their works in public spaces, with free admission and without commercial purposes. Another is expanding opportunities for films to circulate beyond festivals, movie theaters, and specialized circuits.
Many productions face difficulties reaching audiences beyond those who regularly attend these circuits. Cine Callejero proposes another possibility: bringing films directly to territories and creating encounters between films and communities that, for different reasons, have limited opportunities to access them.
We are not seeking to compete with festivals or replace movie theaters. We propose a complementary form of circulation, in which a film can also generate encounters, conversations, and shared experiences in public space.
For this reason, we are opening this call to build the Cine Callejero 2026 program, with screenings taking place between September and December in neighborhoods, parks, streets, and train stations.
We are looking for works that can spark a conversation, raise questions, encourage reflection on reality, or simply interrupt the routine of a place for a moment.
ACOCOMARKET – Pitch Acocollona’t 2026 is an initiative by Acocollona’t – Girona Fantastic and Horror Film Festival, in collaboration with ARKANA, aimed at promoting new audiovisual projects and connecting their creators with industry professionals.
Out of all the projects submitted, only 6 projects will be selected to participate in person in a professional session on the morning of Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Girona.
The session will include a two-hour pitch workshop, a presentation of each project to 6 producers and industry professionals, followed by one-to-one meetings to receive advice and feedback and explore potential opportunities for development, production, or collaboration.
Each selected project will have 6 minutes to deliver its pitch, plus 1 additional minute to answer questions.
The call is open to audiovisual projects from Girona and the rest of Catalonia, with particular consideration given to projects with a connection to the province of Girona.
The prizes include €300 for the best project, professional music supervision consultancy by The Witch Supervisor, and production consultancy by Pifostio Films.
The deadline for submitting projects is August 27, 2026.
More information: acocollonat.films@gmail.com
The Kampala Slum Mobile Cinema Outreach is a dynamic project aimed at bringing entertainment, education, and cultural exchange opportunities to underserved communities in Uganda.
Currently, operating in 2 slums in Entebbe and 3 slums in Kampala, our custom-designed Mobile Cinema Truck equipped with high-quality projection equipment and a sound system serves as the centerpiece for our activities.
Our main project activities include 50 Free open-air film screenings (documentaries, fiction films, and shorts), all centered around human rights-related themes relevant to the residents of the slums.
Following each screening, we facilitate engaging debates and discussions to encourage dialogue and community participation, serve to empower individuals with knowledge and advocacy tools, amplifying the voices, and fostering dialogue in marginalized groups for a more equitable and inclusive society where rights are respected and upheld.
