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Mexico International Short Film Festival - SHORTS MÉXICO

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ENGLISH: SHORTS MÉXICO 20TH EDITION

CALL FOR ENTRIES – SUBMIT YOUR FILM

SHORTS MEXICO has become the largest International short film festival in Latin America. Do not miss the chance to be part of its 20th celebration.

FILM SUBMISSION REGULATIONS

SHORTS MEXICO - Mexico International Short Film Festival call for entries begins February 17th through May 31st, 2025 at 23:59 (CST) Mexico City. We are open to receive Short Films from all over the world inviting all production genres.

SHORTS MEXICO is recognized as the biggest International short film festival in Iberoamerica. An international exhibition platform specialized in short films. It promotes cinema creative expressions, diverse voices, distinctive and innovative visions, bold quality films from filmmakers from [...]





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Logo of Mumbai Indiefilm Festival
Published: 27 May 2025
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 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films



Mumbai Indiefilm Festival

Deadline: 05 Sep 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

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Feature film festival

It's India's one of the important film festival, organised by Mumbai Indiefilm Society. Now submission started for our 6th edition.

 Documentary  Other



Mumbai , India



 
 
 
 
Logo of Rodando en Bicicleta Short Film Festival
Published: 27 May 2025
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Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Festival de Cortometrajes Rodando en Bicicleta

Deadline: 07 Jun 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

ONLY FOR LATIN AMERICAN FILMMAKERS.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Amalfi , Colombia



 
 

 
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Published: 27 May 2025
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EDITA Certamen Social Audiovisual

Deadline: 31 Jul 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

EDITA is a short film festival focused on social transformation. Its goal is to increase critical capability, involve society in the promotion of human rights through film making, besides making the public feel the calling of social change.

ASAD aspires to encourage the debate and the critical reflection about these topics through the participants’; works and proposals. We want to know new social imaginaries, look from other perspectives and approximate to non-hegemonic proposals which support human rights, gender equality, and sustainable human development.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Granada, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 27 May 2025
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Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
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Festival De Cine Verde De Barichara FESTIVER

Deadline: 26 Jul 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The Barichara Green Film Festival FESTIVER, created by Colombian actors Toto Vega and Nórida Rodríguez, seeks to build a new generation of artists and audience commited to the environment. Through its screenings and a continuous search for resources to create environmental film content, FESTIVER aims to educate and entertain by developing academic, artistic and recreational activities which enrich the Colombian cultural landscape and help build a better world. The 15th edition will take place on September 25-28, 2025 in Barichara, Santander, Colombia.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Barichara, Colombia



 
 
 

 
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Published: 27 May 2025
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Does NOT have submission fees
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제7회 예천국제스마트폰영화제

Deadline: 25 Jul 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The 7th Yecheon International Smartphone Film Festival Film Contest
Event Name: The 7th Yecheon International Smartphone Film Festival Film Contest

Submission Period: May 26 (Mon) - July 25 (Fri), 2025 [60 days]

Announcement of Finalists: August 13 (Wed), 2025 – via official website and individual notifications

Submission Details:
· Requirement: Submissions must be films shot using a smartphone
· Eligibility: Open to all individuals and groups, domestic and international
· Theme: Open theme

Participation Requirements:
· Submission Categories
[Film]

General (Adults age 20 and above / Format: Film)

Student (Age 19 and below / Format: Film)

Senior (Age 60 and above / Format: Film or Video)
[Short Form Video]

General (All ages / Format: Video)
· Plagiarized or [...]

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Yecheon, South Korea



 
 
Logo of International Golden Rod Film Festival
Published: 27 May 2025
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International Golden Rod Film Festival

Deadline: 20 Nov 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

International Golden Rod Film Festival calls for short international films, short international documentaries, short Turkish films, short Turkish documentaries, and feature films. Filmmakers working all genre are invited to submit their work for the festival’s 1th edition.

The juries, with the help of the evaluation chart provided by the festival organization, give separate scores for each film after watching it—evaluating the film itself, screenplay, director’s performance, cinematography, acting performance, music, and sound design. Using the scores from this chart, the winners in each category are determined fairly.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Şişli, Turkey



 
 
 

 
Logo of Piñel de Arriba Short Film Contest
Published: 25 May 2025
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Certamen de cortometrajes de Piñel de Arriba

Deadline: 20 Jun 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

NO DIALOGUES OR MONOLOGUES.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Piñel de Arriba, Spain



 
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Published: 25 May 2025
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LifeArt Festival

Deadline: 12 Dec 2025

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LIFEART FESTIVAL: Experience the Magic of Film, Art, Music & Global Events

USA | GREECE | INDIA

WEB: www.lifeartfestival.com
IMDB: www.imdb.com/event/ev0008547/overview/


LifeArt Global Media Festival is a multimedia festival that celebrates Life, Art and Films. Hosted in world class venues, the Festival offers a compelling combination of the international art scene and a journey of film discovery.

Global Reach: LifeArt Festival takes place across prestigious venues in major cities worldwide, offering artists and audiences a truly international experience. Explore the festival in bustling hubs like Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, San Antonio (USA), New Delhi, Mumbai, Rishikesh, Lucknow (India), Athens (Greece), and more.

Premieres:
Our festival stage has premiered [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Beverly Hills, United States



 
 
 

 
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Published: 25 May 2025
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HOLLYWOOD HORRORFEST

Deadline: 18 Aug 2025

Call for entries

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Feature film festival

For all fans of horror and filmmaking 2025, will be bigger and better than before! HOLLYWOOD HORRORFEST, founded in 2014 at L.A's iconic New Beverly Cinema, continues to grow and grow in prestige.

2025 promises 2 days of star-studded premieres and Hollywood career celebrations (names to be announced shortly). We have our own coffee bar the entire weekend - for networking and relaxing between (and during) events - and will be honoring a celebrity icon with the prestigious PRICE AWARD and raise funds for charity in the process.

Past honorees & special guests include JOHN LANDIS, SID HAIG, JOE DANTE, LANCE HENRIKSEN, DICK MILLER, STUART GORDON, DEE WALLACE, VICTORIA PRICE, KEVIN TENNEY, ALAN HOWARTH, ANULKA, BAI LING, JAKE BUSEY, LEW TEMPLE, BILL MOSELY, RICHARD BAND, MARY [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Los Angeles, United States



 
 
 
 
Logo of AI Global Film Festival | Lifeart
Published: 25 May 2025
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AI Global Film Festival | Lifeart

Deadline: 12 Dec 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

AI Global Film Festival
Where AI Meets Art & Film Industries
Powered by LifeArt

Discover the world’s premier platform for AI-driven creativity at the AI Global Film Festival, proudly powered by the globally acclaimed LifeArt Festival. With over a 10+ years of experience curating high-impact cultural events across major international hubs, we invite you to showcase your AI-generated films, AI art, or AI music on a global stage.

As an IMDb-official festival, we connect visionary AI filmmakers and artists with industry leaders and platforms such as Netflix, National Geographic, Apple TV, and more. Our events span iconic cities from Hollywood to Bollywood. Winners receive prestigious awards that celebrate AI-powered innovation in the creative arts.

Submit Your AI Project Today [...]

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Los Angeles, United States