MAFIC: “MÁLAGA- INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL”: Training, BUSINESS AND APPRECIATION Space for new audiovisual, Artistic and Cinematographic products; Academic laboratories; suitable land for the meeting and exchange of alliances and development of projects between the regional, national and international industry.
MAFIC: is composed of 3 EXPERIENCES designed as follows:
REMA: "EXHIBITION ROUTE - MALAGUEÑA": Exclusive Exhibition Spaces throughout the municipality, of the latest Audiovisual Productions - Cinematographic, International, National, and Regional.
MAM “MÁLAGA AUDIOVISUAL AND ART, MARKETING” offers you opportunities that allow you to expand your network of contacts and learn about the regional, national or international Audiovisual market in artistic areas (cinema, theater, music, designers, plastic artists, costumes, decoration, comics, etc.)
LAFAMA "MALAGUEÑA AUDIOVISUAL TRAINING LABORATORIES"
They are laboratories of investigation and knowledge, where illustrious and recognized personages, will expose to the public in general or specific, detailed information of subjects of the cinematographic industry.
The Nîmes En Court Festival welcomes you to Nîmes from Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th April 2020 for its second edition!
Competition of short films, favorites, compétition 48h, compétition photo, scenario workshop, master class ... we prepare a beautiful edition!
It's the 9th Annual Int'l Wild Bunch Film Festival, founded in 2015 by festival directors Rock & Brenda Whitehead.
The Wild Bunch Film Festival (TWBFF) is a compelling contest. Over the past years it has managed to become a 'must attend' event by indie filmmakers and writers for the Western Genre, Western sub-genres and Western Lifestyle. It's considered the BIGGEST Film Festival of it's kind in the southwest and possibly in the USA. It has now expanded into a five day event that has gained international attention from all over the world.
Don't miss this one!! All details at www.thewildbunchfilmfestival.com
The Wild Bunch Film Festival is a public event that everyone can attend! Submissions are sent it from filmmakers, screenwriters, authors, designers, artists, photographers, musicians and others, to inspire and encourage them to continue bold artistic visions in the western genre, western sub-genre's. And now there are a few categories such as screenplays and manuscripts for "all genre" as well!
Western sub-genre's of film, screenplays and novel manuscripts can include Classical Westerns, Acid Westerns, Charro, Cabrito or Chili Westerns, Comedy Westerns, Contemporary or Modern Day Westerns, Electric Westerns, Euro-Westerns, Fantasy Westerns, Florida Westerns, Horror Westerns, Curry Westerns and Indo Westerns, Martial arts Westerns or Wuxia Westerns, Meat pie Westerns, Northwesterns, Ostern westerns, Revisionist Westerns, Science fiction Westerns, Space Westerns, Spaghetti Westerns, Weird Westerns, etc. More details on sub-genres at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_(genre)#Subgenres
Details and tickets sold on the official website as we get closer! Tickets also sold at the door, on the days of events if available. We anticipate a sellout!
For more details visit http://www.thewildbunchfilmfestival.com and sign up for our newsletter at http://eepurl.com/b-T03X to stay informed!
The Independent Film Festival of Sogamoso - FECISO, celebrates its eighth version from November 1st to November 7th of 2024, "CINEMA FOR PEACE AND THE TERRITORY", a space for the different regional views of the national cinematographic context. The festival will be held in several towns of the Sugamuxi Province such as: Sogamoso, Tibasosa, Firavitoba, Iza and Nobsa, which will allow the development and creation of new audiences and the impact on communities with difficult access to the seventh art. Cinema with an environmental and peace focus is the bet for the eighth edition of FECISO. Therefore, the curatorial line is focused on highlighting the best works that deal with environmental issues and armed conflict in the territories.
During one week of the year over 100,000 film-lovers gather in over 400 Cinemas across 6 Continents to view and vote on the Finalists Films' in the Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival - MANHATTAN SHORT is more than just one of the largest short film festivals in the world....it's the World's First Global Film Festival.
If making short films is about getting your work out there, nothing compares to MANHATTAN SHORT.
Every Film Selected is eligible to enter the Oscars:
MANHATTAN SHORT does a full week's run in a cinema in Los Angeles, California. This theater booking means all ten finalists in the 2025 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival will be eligible to enter the Oscar competition for 2026.
MANHATTAN SHORT is now in compliance with the rules governing the Oscar Awards set forth by the Academy of Motion Pictures of Arts and Sciences
Featured Musical Artist
We are excited to announce that the MANHATTAN SHORT will be featuring a Musical Artist or Band leading up to and throughout the duration of the Festival each year.
The selected Musician or Band will have his/her music featured in over four hundred venues and to over 100,000 people worldwide during the MANHATTAN SHORT intermission and in all promotional materials leading up to the festival dates, including exclusive headline billing on our website. This is a tremendous opportunity for new or unknown musical talent to have their music broadcast to our ready-made worldwide audience of eager festival attendees. It is also a unique chance to gain name recognition and immediate exposure. Check ManhattanShort.com to enter the Musical Artist Comp.
BuSho (Budapest Short) was established in the autumn of 2004 by a group of young Hungarian filmmakers and the first event successfully ran its course the following year. The festival became an international breakthrough in an exceptionally short period of time. We had plenty of festival screenings, selections of film academies, conferences, exhibitions, film-, and all-art workshops in the program. Our main target group is the generation of developing young filmmakers but we are very delighted at every entry. This film celebration takes place in Budapest in the late summer of 2019.
CINEMA CLUB CONTEST
"An event created by filmmakers for filmmakers”
The Collective and In The Mirror Films are working together to create a short film contest where every month different directors will compete to win the session.
The winner of each session will be elected by the audience !
For every session, you receive feedback from an industry professional to help develop your art.
The wining shorts will go directly to the grand final that will happen the first week of June and the BIG PRIZE is the production of your next Short Film.!
A jury composed by teachers from The Collective school and a special guest from the movie industry will elect the winner of the big prize on the day of the Final.
Movies and Party!
After the presentation of the short films, the analysis if our specialised guests and the election of the wining short, each event will be followed by DJ set to make us feel like sharing more around a beer offered by our sponsor La Cervesera Artesana and get the opportunity to network ! Don't forget your business cards !
Kinopositive is a long-term project that creates a system for identifying and supporting young talents in the field of cinema and music, united by a common positive ideology. The main difference from other festivals is the involvement of film and music industry leaders in major film projects and collaborations. For example - the creation of a rare film product - a musical.
La misión del MiamisFF es construir puentes de dialogo e intercambio cultural entre los realizadores cinematográficos y la audiencia a través de experiencias cinematográficas en corto que promuevan una visión enfocada en las buenas causas haciendo uso de formas estéticamente innovadoras. Estamos comprometidos con la búsqueda de nuevos talentos que puedas hacer una diferencia con su arte.
Podemos ofrecerles un espacio dedicado para presentar su talento a una nueva audiencia, representantes de la industria cinematográfica y distintas organizaciones.
Estamos ubicados en la ciudad de Miami, Florida y el festival proyecta cortometrajes de 30 minutos o menos y apoya el creciente movimiento para exhibir y expandir el arte cinematográfico en formato corto proporcionando un espacio para construir una comunidad comprometida con las artes, ya que nuestra filosofía consiste en concebir al cortometraje como verdaderas obras de arte que me merecen su propio espacio de exhibición.
It's The 3rd ANNUAL COWPOKES INT'L FILM FESTIVAL - from the founders of the 6th Annual Sunny Side Up Film Festival (SSUFF) & the 7th Annual Wild Bunch Film Festival (TWBFF).
Join us online, June 23rd - 25th 2023 for a family fun weekend, and experience our virtual film festival competition.
Cowpokes Int'l Film Festival is a competitive event for filmmakers and screenwriters, as well as authors, songwriters, musicians, photographers, poets and more!
Also visit us at cowpokesfilmfestival.com
Horror Film Festival Barcelona.
Short Films and Horror Feature Films. All genres are also admitted as long as they have the subject of terror, horror.
We have an innate need to see other cultures, how beautiful they are, and what good they are accomplishing. Cinema is one of the windows that allow us to observe them and witness the greatness of our humanity. It is a magical instrument that speaks a universal language, allowing it to instantly link individuals all over the world.
Artists Integrated, a Kolkata-based independent media initiative, is presenting its third edition of the Calcutta International Short Film Festival (CISHORTFF-2022), which will solely include short films of all genres.
The CISHORTFF-2022 also offers exclusive and effective networking events for filmmakers (conducted through digital and live networking events and seminars, panels, and Master Classes), as well as an immersive experience for our fans. We celebrate filmmakers of all genres that tell compelling tales, encourage diversity, and investigate societal concerns while stimulating lively debate.
Horror / Westerns/ Sci-fi / Halloween are all welcome. Also comedy, romance, thrillers, SFX films. Also music videos (we call them jewels). MLC stands for Mobster (as in drama, thrillers, scifi, horror, crime) - Latinx - Comedy. While those are three basic pillars in what we like to judge in productions, we are open to and have many awards in other aspects--see submission categories and awards on mlcawards.com).
You are now looking at our Fall Window (4th year). Se more info on mlcawards.com and highlights on facebook.com/mlcawards. The format is evolving at the MLCs this season. We will have 2 windows this season: Fall and Rise. Fall window will have official selections communicated by the posted Notification Date. By the posted Event Date (around mid December) we will announce Nominees. Then on January 16 (at the Scene Awards Gala in Little Rock AR) we will announce Fall winners and wildcards. See Awards & Prizes section and how some Fall Nominees will be able to screen in Arkansas too.
We accept short / feature films or video entries of animated or non-animated productions, narrative fiction or non fiction, independently produced or in union status. You name it: shorts, features, pilot or series eps, music or creative videos and documentaries. We no longer have a Best COVID category, but those will be in the mix and consideration for other awards based on creativity, etc. NEW: This Fall window will also recognize Best Halloween Vibe Short & Feature (think scary, Charles 'Dickensy,' mysterious,...)...both under MAIN CAT 1.
Follow us on our Facebook portal for daily updates = www.facebook.com/mlcawards
Back to our current window, the MORE categories you think your film will fit in, the BIGGER the chances of selection, nomination or even award or a chance to have your film screened. We also do videos (creative, experimental... see Best Jewel submission category).
We also honor cast even beyond what the submission categories indicate. This means that if we like a supporting or day player actor, or a specific sound or color treatment aspect, we can nominate and award this actor.
We pick over 60 films among winners and wildcards per window.
January 1 through June 15, 2022 we will have our Rise Window. Winners will be known by the end of June before our 5th season starts on July 1, 2022. See Awards and Prizes for Gala & Screenings info.
We celebrate all genres, but most especially "M-L-C components" described in the Awards & Prizes section. MLC stands for Mobster - Latino - Comedy. We also love Midwest-Made productions (see our Midwest section) and anything loaded with VFX, great sound, animation, etc. We also welcome creative Youtube videos, promo videos, trailers of movies, etc.
DIVERSE CINEMA
International LGBT Film Festival of Colombia
We touch the fibers of the human being through the projection and circulation of inclusive and friendly cinema with the community; recognizing and rewarding the new acting talents of the continent and generating value to diverse communities and the Seventh Art, to change the stereotypes of Colombian society.
With our “OWN BRAND” Diverso Cinema we promote Latin American and world cinema through films, documentaries, short films and feature films that tell stories of the lives of diverse communities.
We have opened inclusive spaces such as: (Universities, Theaters, Restaurants and Bars) for the projection of films that leave an education in the spectators, encouraging a two-way economic interaction that benefits the community.
We generate income through the sale of the Ticket Office, promoting new experiences combining the seventh art and cultural tourism.
“We have managed to impact more than 3,000 spectators in general; in cities where we have screened FILMS, DOCUMENTS, SHORT FILMS, and FEATURES among others, many of them based on real events by people like you or me.
Velkommen til Oslo Film Festival! / Welcome to Oslo Film Festival, an IMDb-listed event!
Oslo Film Festival bids you welcome to our yearly festival in the heart of Oslo. Known for our famous mountains, excruciatingly cold weather, and delicious waffles, we look forward to seeing faces from all over the world attend our warm, friendly and diverse film festival.
OFF is run in association with Close:Up, a collection of international film festivals supporting indie filmmaking. By establishing a working network among filmmakers, producers and marketing professionals, we share one common goal: to forge productive and lasting relationships between independent filmmakers and audiences.
As an international and independent film festival and therefore we accept submissions of all genres. To encourage our youth, we have opened several affordable categories only applicable for students.
Press will be invited to our next event where we will also film and conduct Q&A interviews with the filmmakers.
Additionally, we will be facilitating a short filmmaker round table with local industry professionals on the topic of Distribution for Independent Films.
We offer two types of submission rates. The standard categories which include Best Feature, Best Short, Best Documentary etc. and add-on categories (such as Best Director, Best Producer etc.) which come at a fixed price of $10.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us or follow us on Facebook and our website.
We look forward to reviewing your work and seeing you in Oslo!
We are now open for submissions for our event in 2021.
We welcome you to Diamond Film Awards.
Our mission is to promote films, helping filmmakers to improve their careers.
At the final event, our Jury will award the best films after live screenings.
All filmmakers are invited to the Gala to experience a great evening of movies with a final dinner.
* All winners will receive an official laurel and a free certificate (PDF/JPG file, ready for print).
We communicate all official laurels and certificates with useful information within 48 hours of notification date to the email ids available in the submission form. Please check your email junk/spam/trash folder if you do not see it in your inbox.
The Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival is a cinematographic event socially and culturally minded and by choice, free for anyone to access. FICCI constantly reads the particular circumstances of our country and our world to produce every year a world class version of our festival, guided by the preservation of freedom and the amplification of the cultural conversation through films and academic events that are relevant, humane, subtle, sophisticated, and act as a vehicle to enhance human consciousness, expand democracy and help create free, progressive and inclusive societies.
The Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival (FICCI) is the oldest and most permanent forum in the Americas for Colombian, Ibero-American and world cinema. Being an active part of the world cinema map since 1960, in the 64th edition, it will continue to provide spaces for memory, reflection, diverse voices, and as always, for the best cinephilia.
The Festival values the creative freedom of the world’s filmmakers and has space for films of any format, length, nationality, theme, genre or technique, that meet the highest standards of quality, take on narrative risks, and propose contents of great human and cinematic relevance, pertinence, and sustainability.
LA Underground Film Forum (LAUFF) is dedicated exclusively to independent, experimental, and auteur cinema. It focus on avant-garde, art-house, independent and no/low budget filmmaking.
Our program provides a venue for filmmakers to reinvent and explore new approaches, to foster new forms of media art and to build an audience for such work. We aim to present a wide range of work exploring the many definitions and interpretations of the concept of “underground”.
We’re looking for films made with passion, obsession and drive; films that go beyond expectations and genre; films, video and audio projects that strive to push the boundaries of accepted form and content. A strong sense of authorship is a must.
LAUFF accepts all forms and genres: from drama, documentary, experimental, cult, art-house, foreign language, comedy, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, animation, LGBT, indigenous, erotica to slow cinema and video art …
JOIN THE REVOLUTION! SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW!
➨ IMDB Listed Event.
➨ Recognized by the ITALIAN MINISTRY OF CULTURE for its cultural relevance.
➨ WE provide HOSPITALITY, and festival passes for all our filmmakers
NÒT FILM FEST is dedicated to great INDEPENDENT FILMS and creating opportunities for their film makers. An open air film festival offering a unique festival experience that is more than just outdoor movies.
NÒT FILM FEST is :
- A showcase for raw and innovative "Thought Provoking Films".
- A platform fostering education about independent cinema.
- A community of RISK-TAKERS, STORY TELLERS, INNOVATORS, OUTSIDERS, PROVOKERS, CREATORS, FILM MAKERS unwilling to take “no” for an answer.
Our mission has been honored throughout the festival's past editions, held in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Italy) , a small village near Rimini nested in the hills by the Adriatic coast.
The festival 2019 edition featured 63 THOUGHT PROVOKING FILMS between features, shorts, documentaries and fashion films hailing from 24 different countries including 4 World premieres, 12 European premieres and 38 Italian Premieres. We presented these films in the beautiful setting with the Old CIty of Santarcangelo as perfect backdrop for an independent film festival and a premier tourist destination in its own right.
Among our filmmakers GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ producer of Cuaron "Roma" and many more.
Up-and-coming writers, directors and producers, alongside seasoned veterans and film lovers, converge for the weeklong celebration of independent cinema, making NÒT FILM FEST a great place to find the next, great, visionary films.
In the commitment to create real opportunities for our film makers and launch their career NÒT FILM FEST created several partnership to offer Special Awards, education, distribution opportunities as well as daily networking events to connect in a friendly and informal environment.
NÒT FILM FEST festival partners include SLAMDANCE, USC SCHOOL OF CINEMATIC ARTS, SOFY TV and GIOMETTI CINEMAS .
The winning films are chosen by a jury of international judges.
2019 WINNERS:
- BEST SUPERDOC FEATURE -
Soyalism (Stefano Liberti , Enrico Parenti) Italy/USA
- BEST SUPERDOC SHORT -
Da Teletorre è tutto! (Vito Palmieri) Italy
- BEST STORYTIME FEATURE NARRATIVE -
Last Call (Gavin Michael Booth) USA
- BEST STORYTIME SHORT NARRATIVE -
Virgins4Lyfe (Thea Hvistendahl) Sweden
- BEST FASHION POPCORN -
La Mer (Victor Claramunt) Spain
- CECCACCI AWARD FOR BEST DIRECTOR -
Daniel Barosa (Boni Bonita) Brazil/Argentina
- BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR -
Lilian Mazbouh (023_Greta_S) Germany
- FABULA AWARD FOR BEST SCREENPLAY -
Ryan Dowler, Seth Epstein (Something Like Loneliness) USA
