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26th International Izmir Short Film Festival
Izmir International Short Film Festival has been holding its place as being one of the greatest events in the field of movie in Turkey and it will meet its audience for the 25th time this year. The festival is the first film festival that gave awards to the international short films in Turkey. It began to show its films in 2000 and since then it has been one of the most esteemed festivals between film lovers.





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Published: 22 May 2025
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 Has submission fees
Short films



Blue Danube Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Sep 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

In 3 countries - Austria, Hungary and Slovakia

Join us for the best films and filmmakers from November 22 to 30, 2025, at the 8th Blue Danube Film Festival, taking place in Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava.



The Blue Danube Film Festival showcases independent films from around the world, encouraging creativity and experimentation. We welcome all types of films and aim to inspire talented filmmakers exploring new forms and examining societal issues through a critical lens.

Films are evaluated by our professional jury based on the criteria of their entry category, considering generally accepted filmmaking quality standards such as artistic vision, production quality, aesthetic positioning, structure, cinematography, direction, and creativity.

Selected films will be screened [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



Vienna, Austria



 
 
 
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Published: 22 May 2025
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Short films
Feature films



International film festival Kinenova Skopje

Deadline: 20 Sep 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Main Program (International competition), which will regularly feature films from all over the world from among a director’s first and second feature films. The idea is to promote new filmmakers who are making a debut or are only just starting their careers.

This program’s goal is to identify and promote relatively unknown filmmakers’ new film stories, giving them a chance at the beginning of their film careers.

The idea for this film festival emanated from the dire need for a wider space to present debut films by many new filmmakers from the region and all over the world.

The International Film Festival KineNova Skopje, therefore, includes activities such as promotion, support, incentives, exchange of experiences, and film awards. It is a venue for new filmmakers to [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



Skopje, North Macedonia



 

 
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Published: 22 May 2025
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Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



부산 인터시티 영화제 Busan Inter-City Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Aug 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Busan Inter-City Film Festival started from the 1st UNESCO Busan City Film Festival in 2017, and it introduces local films from domestic and international cities in exchange with the Busan Independent Film Association, as well as films from UNESCO-designated Film Creative Cities. Witness the vibrancy of local films and encounter films from various unique cities worldwide. Under the name of film, it will serve as an opportunity to share warmth of friendship beyond cultures, languages, customs, and religions, expanding the scope of creative networks.

Call for Submissions(google forms)
https://forms.gle/8c37Aat1cBmxteai6


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Busan, South Korea



 
 
 
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Published: 22 May 2025
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Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



URBANBREAK AI Artist Awards

Deadline: 25 Jun 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

AIAA Participation Guide

Eligibility

– Anyone who wants to use AI to tell their own unique story
– Artists, creators, and video makers looking to explore narrative, aesthetics, or message using generative AI
– Those who believe that perspective and worldview matter more than technical skill

How to Participate

1. Choose Your Category

1 Open Theme
– No constraints—just show us the real you!
– Realistic style, animation, hybrid formats all welcome
– Both narrative and non-narrative structures accepted
– We’re looking for works that reflect your philosophy, emotion, and message through AI

2 K-POP Theme

A. K-POP & MY WORLD
– Express your own aesthetic vision inspired by K-POP
– From music videos to short dramas inspired by lyrics—anything goes!

B. Special Session: [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Seoul, South Korea



 

 
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Published: 22 May 2025
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Short films



Cinema Erotica Film Festival

Deadline: 14 Sep 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The Cinema Erotica Film Festival is a celebration of contemporary eroticism in its most captivating and artistic forms. We are dedicated to showcasing films that explore the intersection of desire, imagination, and cinematic mastery.

Eroticism is more than just physicality—it’s the art of evoking intimacy, passion, and allure through storytelling, visuals, and emotion.

At our festival, we invite creators and audiences alike to dive into narratives that provoke thought, stir desire, and ignite the imagination.

Today’s content creators have unprecedented access to tools that allow them to produce stunning, high-quality visuals.

Our mission is to discover and celebrate those who have invested their creativity, effort, and skill into crafting cinematic experiences that [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Los Angeles, United States



 
 
 
 
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Published: 21 May 2025
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The Inspired Screenwriting Competition

Deadline: 15 Jul 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Feature film festival

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The Inspired Screenwriting Competition is a new approach to the script contest game with a focus on amplifying bold and unique new voices and taking on disrupting the status quo of the film industry.

We’re looking for feature-length screenplays that stand out, break the mold, and connect with audiences in unforgettable ways.

The Inspired Screenwriting Competition [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Beverly Hills, United States




 
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Published: 21 May 2025
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Short films



CINETORO EXPERIMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 15 Aug 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

18 CINETORO EXPERIMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL

CINETORO is projected as a transdisciplinary Festival-School, dedicated to curatorial practice and the training of filmmakers; building bridges between emerging talents and prominent national and international artists, and promoting analysis and criticism related to the production and thinking behind experimental cinema and animation.
We advocate for a cinema where poetry and art dialogue; that draws its limit beyond the perimeter of spectacularity, of technical correctness, of the topics and forms on the agenda. It is an imperfect cinema, which accepts its artisanal condition and is concerned with the recovery of the consciousness of corporeality; reflecting, problematizing and questioning the construction of image and sound.
Cinema with [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Toro, Colombia



 
 
 
 
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Published: 21 May 2025
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Festival Internacional de Cine de la Otredad

Deadline: 20 Jul 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The International Film Festival of Otherness claims to promote audiovisual artistic expression and foster the training of young individuals on the path to professionalism. Our primary focus is to provide a space for education, recognition, and inspiration for creators interested in the cinematic arts.

In collaboration with the University of Guanajuato and the Museum of Art and History of Guanajuato, we aim to bring visibility to the perspectives of young people worldwide and inspire new creators to use their voice in storytelling.

CALLING FOR:

Film production houses, universities, producers, directors, film and communication students, related fields, and the general public to participate in the third national and international short film competition. This call for [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



León, Mexico



 
 
 

 
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Published: 21 May 2025
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Bellavista Film Festival

Deadline: 24 Aug 2025

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International Festival

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Feature film festival

The BELLAVISTA FILM FESTIVAL (BVFF) 2025 #BVFF25 seeks to inspire, empower, and unify our audience through cinematographic art of social impact.

The festival is a space in which the community and cinema converse through cinematographic works of art selected with great artistic value and a theme of representative and relevant social impact. Thus promoting social impact cinema as a tool to stimulate critical thinking and motivate social action to catalyze agents of change in their communities and beyond.

The BVFF will be held as an itinerant festival, bringing its screenings to the following cities:

- Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
- Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
- Los Ángeles, California, USA
- Panamá City, Panamá
- México City, México
- Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
- [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Cartagena, Colombia



 
 
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Published: 21 May 2025
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IGFA International Guadalajara Film Awards

Deadline: 01 Apr 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Distribute Your Film to the World from Guadalajara

The city of Guadalajara is not only one of the most cinematic places on the planet — it is now one of the most dynamic production hubs in the Americas.

The International Guadalajara Film Awards (IGFA) is not just a festival: it's a direct gateway to international distribution.

In collaboration with Dark Eyes Pictures S.A. de C.V., selected films gain access to real distribution deals through global streaming platforms, festivals, and curated industry networks. This is not just an award — it's a concrete opportunity to take your work to market.

Every two months, our jury — composed of film industry professionals — privately reviews all submissions. The best films from each bimonthly cycle are announced as Official Selections [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Guadalajara, Mexico