Logo of Cimasub - San Sebastian International Underwater Film Festival

Deadline
15 Sep 2025


Published: 22 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Cimasub - San Sebastian International Underwater Film Festival

San Sebastián, Spain


CIMASUB 2025. The 49th edition of the San Sebastián International Underwater Film Festival, to be held on 13, 14 and 15 november 2025, is organised by the Subacuáticas Real Sociedad, and aims to raise awareness of the underwater world, and raise awareness of respect and care for our seas and oceans, through the dissemination of audiovisual works.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary  Other  Music Video



 
Logo of FESCISE 2025

Deadline
08 May 2025


Published: 22 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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FESCISE 2025

MATURÍN, Venezuela


Festival of sequence shot or continuous shot.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Experimental



 
Logo of FEC. Villamayor Film Festival

Deadline
08 Jun 2025


Published: 22 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films


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FEC. Villamayor Film Festival

Villamayor de Santiago, Spain


The Villamayor de Cine European Short Film Festival was born in 2008 in the charming village of Villamayor de Santiago, located in the province of Cuenca. Its main mission from the beginning has been to create a space where short films take center stage and young directors have a chance to shine.

Every August, the festival comes to life through the dedication of a team of over forty young professionals. Under the guidance of its founder, Javier Alonso, they work tirelessly to bring the best of European short cinema to Villamayor de Santiago.

Renowned Spanish actor Jesús Guzmán served as the festival’s Honorary President until his passing in 2023. In his memory, the award for Best Fiction Short Film now bears his name, keeping his legacy alive in the film world.

The festival is hosted by acclaimed actor and presenter Luis Mottola, whose professionalism and charisma add great value to the event. Mottola holds a special affection for Villamayor, and the town, in turn, holds him in high regard. @luismottola


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Directed by Women SPAIN

Deadline
21 Jun 2025


Published: 22 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Directed by Women SPAIN

Madrid, Spain


Directed by Women Spain is a film viewing celebration of films directed by women in Spain.

Our celebration is part of the International movement Directed by Women, that for the past 9 years has been dedicated to promote and give visibility to films directed by Women.

Cineteca of Madrid and the CICUS of Seville are hosting the tenth edition with a complete program of short film sessions, feature films, unseen documentaries, sessions for young audiences and children. Filmmakers will be invited to present their pieces to the public and to participate in a Q&A.

There will also be debates, professional gatherings, workshops and a lot of celebration!

#DirectedbyWomenSpain


Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Xociviga - International Short Film Festival

Deadline
21 Sep 2025


Published: 22 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Xociviga - International Short Film Festival

O Carballiño, Spain


XOCIVIGA (41) is the oldest festival in Galicia. On the occasion of its 40th edition (2024), the new management, led by a group of young people, decided to restart the event with a new image and transform it into an international short film festival.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Cuenca del Salado International Short Film Festival

Deadline
04 Jul 2025


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


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Cuenca del Salado International Short Film Festival

Rauch, Argentina



International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other



 
Logo of International Children“s and Youth Film Festival, Calibélula

Deadline
15 Jun 2025


Published: 22 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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International Children“s and Youth Film Festival, Calibélula

Cali, Colombia


The International Festival of Children and Youth Film CALIBELULA, FICIJCALIBELULA - is created through a group of friends who love cinema, who see the need to generate new exhibition and training spaces, for a very special audience that is children and young people .

The purpose is to train audiences through cinematographic audiovisual material made by and for children, youth and adults that promotes conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence through the construction of values ​​and principles.

Generate new exhibition alternatives that consolidate processes of formation and creation expressed in the production and audiovisual realization, with understanding and critical sensitivity, trying with this to involve from an early age this target population through the cinema as an artistic expression.

This Festival is a meeting place for the filmmakers, their works and the children's audience as well as a point of formation for young audiences, teachers and professionals of the area, making the Festival a promoter of reflection on the audiovisual media and the role they play with our children.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



 
Logo of Chia International Film Fest

Deadline
05 Jun 2025


Published: 21 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Chia International Film Fest

chia, Soriano, Italy


The Chia Film Festival was born as a tribute to expressive freedom, experimentation, and the poetics of reality that defined the Nouvelle Vague.

Set in an enchanting landscape, among the hills of Tuscia and the historic village of Chia, the festival celebrates cinema as an act of artistic revolution, showcasing short films, feature films, and documentaries that embody the innovative spirit of independent cinema—just as Truffaut, Godard, Varda, and Rohmer once did.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Experimental



 
Logo of Fotogenia Festival

Deadline
02 Aug 2025


Published: 21 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Fotogenia Festival

Ciudad de México, Mexico


FOTOGENIA 7, INTERNATIONAL CINEPOETRY & DIVERGENT NARRATIVES FESTIVAL, promotes a space with an alternative conception of films, a celebration of experimentation and avant-garde framework, the love of curiosity and research of the Seventh Art. Everyone is invited, taking into consideration the disruptive nature of the selected works.

FOTOGENIA is a Film Festival held in the heart and diverse areas of Mexico City that celebrates cinema itself, experimentation with its nature, formats, genres, narrative, projection spaces, and all the freedom to explore the audiovisual image without restriction. It joins the Festivals of this type around the world such as the Film & Video Poetry Symposium which takes place in Moscow, Los Angeles, and New York, Rencontres Internationales held in Paris and Berlin, the Thuringian International Fim Festival in Weimar, Germany, and Le FIFA, Festival International du Film Sur l'Art in Montreal, Canada.

​If you are an audiovisual maker who doesn't find your place, voice, and vision within the traditional film festivals and you are interested in provoking the cinematographic image through the exploration of its frontiers and limits, in order to converse with the viewers in innovative and critical ways to ignite a confrontation between reality and cinematic phenomenon, this is your place to exhibit your passion. We receive filmpoetry, video art, film-diary, film essays, avant-garde feature films, & every kind of experimentation in cinema, animation, music video, fashion films, and poetic documentary.

​And if you are a spectator avid for finding new film proposals, personal movies, and experimental works of cinema, this is your place to watch.

​We welcome you to experience films in another way!

Open your gaze!


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Comedy Film Fest

Deadline
30 Apr 2025


Published: 20 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Comedy Film Fest

Maruggio, Italy


THE FIRST FILM & SHOW-BUSINESS FESTIVAL IN ITALY ENTIRELY DEDICATED TO COMEDY!

In the heart of the Italian summer, amid the charm of Puglia, the Comedy Film Fest stands out as a high-profile cinema and entertainment festival. Over three days, the festival features film previews and hilarious live shows, all centered around the theme of great Italian and international comedy, accompanied by music and entertainment.

The event calendar is divided into various areas within the Municipality of Maruggio (TA), from the beach to the countryside of Salento, the land of "Primitivo's wine". The main event takes place in the touristic harbor of Campomarino, where a large open-air arena of 2000 seats plays the most central role.

The fusion of cinema and music is of paramount importance. With this foundation, the festival offers a program of significant musical events seamlessly integrated into the overall schedule, enriching the experience for the audience.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of FICL Leon International Film Festival

Deadline
30 Jul 2025


Published: 19 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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FICL Leon International Film Festival

León, Mexico


The International Film Festival of Leon IFFOL, invites all filmmakers to participate in the IFFOL Official Call 2024 from April 1 to August 05 of this year, being able to apply with fiction, non-fiction or animation feature film, short film or short documentary to be part of the 10th Consecutive Edition to be held between October 30 to November 03 of this year. Those selected may be part of the three competitive sections of the festival: International Talent, Local Talent and University Talent.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Festival Internacional de Cortometraje UVAQ

Deadline
19 Apr 2025


Published: 19 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Festival Internacional de Cortometraje UVAQ

Morelia, Mexico


OPEN CALL

The Universidad Vasco de Quiroga (UVAQ) invites you to participate in the 18th Edition of the Festival Internacional de Cortometraje UVAQ (FICUVAQ), which will take place from June 9 to June 13, 2025, in a hybrid format (online and in person) in the city of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico.

Before registering, please read this call for entries carefully. Registration and participation in the festival imply full acceptance of these rules.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Silence, ça touille ! Foods and movies festival

Deadline
01 Jul 2025


Published: 19 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Silence, ça touille ! Foods and movies festival

LOCRONAN, France


This event now takes place every two years. Six dates on tour at our partner cider producers' locations, culminating in Locronan (Finistère, Brittany, France) for two days of awards ceremonies and a screening of the highlights. This festival, created by cinema and gastronomy professionals, was born from their passion for these two themes; and from 2 books we wrote: 'les petits plats du grand écran' (Little Dishes of the Big Screen) (1999) (Canal + edition) and Ciné-bouffe (Cinema-Food) (2001) (Hors Collection edition); as well as from a first International Film and Gastronomy Festival that took place in Dijon (2004 and 2005).

It is therefore with a 'gourmand' pleasure that we decided to once again pay tribute, through this festival, to the delicious films (whether sharp or savory) evoking gastronomy, and to the most exquisite table scenes, to try to understand why and how they were 'cooked' by the directors who imagined them.

We also have the desire to use cinema 1 to build a bridge with healthy eating, and to discover or rediscover the taste of cooking in order to make informed choices, to eat less unconsciously. It is therefore with an insatiable 'gastrosophic' 2 pleasure that we have concocted the different themes of this event.  

We say of our village, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France and a 'cité de caractère' (town of character), where the oldest houses date back to the 16th century, that it is a kind of little Hollywood of Brittany. It must be said that more than thirty feature films and series have been shot there, such as Tess, Chouans!, A Very Long Engagement..."


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other



 
Logo of Firm Film Festival

Deadline
27 Mar 2026


Published: 19 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Firm Film Festival

Valladolid, Spain


Our mission is to discover extraordinary films worldwide and showcase them to the audience who want to hear a strong voice of independent filmmaking.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of CSUN Cinema Club Cinefest

Deadline
28 Apr 2025


Published: 19 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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CSUN Cinema Club Cinefest

Northridge, United States


CSUN Cinema Club is excited to announce we will hold our 5th Annual CineFest Short Film Festival at CSUN's Noski Auditorium on May 9th, 2025 from 2-5PM.

CineFest is a Film Festival focusing on exhibiting short films made by CSUN students.
Selected films will be shown on the big screen in the Noski Auditorium on CSUN campus in front of a live audience.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of International Short Film Festival on elderly people  (FICMA Salamanca)

Deadline
30 Sep 2025


Published: 19 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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International Short Film Festival on elderly people (FICMA Salamanca)

Salamanca, Spain


The International Festival of Intergenerational Short Films on the Elderly (FICMA) was born within the Federation of Associations of the Elderly of Salamanca (FAMASA) with the aim of providing a cultural offer that contributes to improving the quality of life of the elderly, even with dependence or disfunctions by bringing them closer to a full citizenship and offering the cultural heritage of which they are protagonists. It is celebrated every year between September and October since 2016 in the city of Salamanca, being a meeting of intergenerational culture

The Festival poses as a place of debate and discourse for questions such as: How has cinema treated old age? The reflection of the role of the elderly in the family, sentimental, emotional and social relationships. The positive or negative consequences of cinema into stereotypes and believings about the elder and even if it treats the same way both man and women.

The importance of dignifying the intergenerational relationships between youngsters and elderlies becames vital in order to find ways towards a better future.

OBJECTIVES

The goal of the FICMA is to achieve the people from Salamanca to be closer to the cinema from a third age perspective. This festival is a golden opportunity to offer a cinema party to the city and an active and positive vision from this part of the population.
The festival has as a goal to show the positive part of the elders and to reforce the intergenerationals relationships.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other



 
Logo of Biophilia Internacional Film Festival

Deadline
02 Nov 2025


Published: 19 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Biophilia Internacional Film Festival

México, Mexico


Biophilia is a concept based on respect and love for life and living beings.
Our essence is hidden in the earth, inside everything converges, an infinite cycle that reveals being: sprouting, intertwining, flourishing, and later, being a seed that fell to germinate again. We celebrate the connection of man with the earth, and how from this link, we are able to perceive and build our surroundings, recognize ourselves in the gaze of the other, or ignore a little about our being.

The festival activities will take place in the month of November, we will carry out face-to-face and online activities creating links in three states of Mexico: Mexico City, the State of Mexico and Oaxaca.

Complementario a las exhibiciones y programaciones se impartirán talleres y habrá charlas y master class con especialistas en la cinematografía, estas actividades se realizarán de manera online y presencial (si las condiciones de pandemia lo permite), y están planeadas para los asistentes y el público interesado, buscando impulsar a nuevos autores. Así como actividades especiales para los autores de los cortometrajes ganadores de cada categoría y las menciones honoríficas.

Germans
Shorts under 59 seconds
Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental and hybrid genres

Sap
Videoclip
Between 1 and 8 minutes

Cortex
Fiction, animation and experimental short films
Under 29 minutes

Xilema
Experimental short films
Under 29 minutes

Root
Non-fiction short films and hybrid genres
Under 29 minutes

Rhizome
Medium and feature films
Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental and hybrid genres
Between 30 minutes and 150 minutes

National category

English

Biophilia is a concept based on respect and love for life and living beings.
Our essence is hidden in the earth, inside everything converges, an infinite cycle that reveals being: sprouting, intertwining, flourishing, and later, being a seed that fell to germinate again. We celebrate the connection of man with the earth, and how from this link, we are able to perceive and build our surroundings, recognize ourselves in the gaze of the other, or ignore a little about our being.

The festival activities will take place in the month of November, we will carry out face-to-face and online activities creating links in trhee states of Mexico: the State of Mexico, Mexico City and Oaxaca.

We receive cinematographic and audiovisual works that address the following concepts:
Biophilia, ecology, nature, native peoples, traditions, collective memory, cosmogony and rituals. The extension is free as well as the genres: fiction, non-fiction, animation, experimental and hybrids.

International categories

Germans
Shorts under 59 seconds
Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental and hybrid genres

Sap
Videoclip
Between 1 and 8 minutes

Cortex
Fiction, animation and experimental short films
Under 29 minutes

Xilema
Experimental short films
Under 29 minutes

Root
Non-fiction short films and hybrid genres
Under 29 minutes

Rhizome
Medium and feature films
Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental and hybrid genres
Between 30 minutes and 150 minutes

National category

Seed
Emerging Mexican filmmakers
Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental and hybrid genres
Under than 20 minutes

Complementary to the exhibitions and programming, workshops will be given and there will be talks and master classes with specialists in cinematography, these activities will be carried out online and in person (if pandemic conditions allow it), and are planned for attendees and the interested public. , seeking to promote new authors. As well as special activities for the authors of the winning short films in each category and the honorable mentions.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Sanskriti World Cinema Utsav

Deadline
30 Apr 2025


Published: 19 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Sanskriti World Cinema Utsav

Kolkata, India


Welcome to the Sanskriti World Cinema Utsav!

Experience the magic of global storytelling at the Sanskriti World Cinema Utsav, one of the most eagerly anticipated film festivals worldwide. This prestigious event is a testament to cinematic brilliance, cultural exchange, and boundless creativity. Showcasing exceptional talent from across the globe, the festival champions innovative storytelling through diverse genres such as short films, documentaries, and music videos.

With a steadfast commitment to nurturing artistic expression, Sanskriti World Cinema Utsav offers filmmakers unparalleled opportunities to gain exposure and connect with industry leaders. Beyond celebrating the art of cinema, this renowned festival serves as a dynamic hub for networking, inspiration, and collaboration within the global film community.

we believe in the spirit of reinvention—of art, ideas, and perspectives. Films here don’t just entertain; they awaken, they provoke, and they leave you questioning, dreaming, and hoping. This festival is a reflection of how the art of filmmaking continues to evolve, breaking barriers and redefining what it means to connect as human beings.

This festival isn’t just about screening movies—it’s a movement, a platform for voices that dare to challenge conventions, evoke emotions, and inspire change. From gripping narratives that keep you on the edge of your seat to heart-warming tales that stir your soul, each frame is a testament to the power of storytelling.

Join us in honouring creativity and raising the bar for cinematic excellence!


Why Choose Sanskriti World Cinema Utsav?

• Global Showcase: A diverse selection of films that highlight the richness of storytelling across cultures, languages, and genres.

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with visionary filmmakers, industry leaders, and cinephiles from around the world.

• Cultural Exchange: Participate in panels, workshops, and discussions that delve into the fascinating intersection of cinema and culture.

Whether you're a filmmaker looking to share your masterpiece or an audience yearning for captivating narratives, Sanskriti World Cinema Utsav promises an unforgettable journey through the magic of cinema.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Festimaj 2025

Deadline
04 May 2025


Published: 18 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Festimaj 2025

La Flocellière - Sèvremont, France


Since 2004, Festimaj has offered international screenings for short films made by children and young people aged 4 to 30, as well as by professionals with no age limit. The selected films are then screened across five continents thanks to co-organizers around the world.

The proposed theme is optional, but a dedicated program is created around it.

A festival of diversity that brings these original films to audiences in more than 35 countries.

An international network of professional filmmakers, co-organizers, and distributors that enables children, youth, and adults to access these unique programs.

An ethical cinema of socially engaged films addressing crucial societal issues: education, tolerance, migration, peace education, children’s rights, ecology… as well as the fight against discrimination, bullying in schools, abuse, corruption… so many important topics to help build a sense of citizenship, change perspectives, and open up to others.

Access to culture for thousands of children and young people, reaching over 300,000 viewers through more than 150 physical and digital screening venues (anyone can register to watch the films from home).


The films will be divided into different programs:

Films for 4-6 year olds
Films for 7-11 year olds
Films for 11-15 year olds
Films for 15-18 year olds
Student directors
Animations
All audiences


International Festival

Short film festival


 Other



 
Logo of San Rafael en Corto Short Film Festival

Deadline
13 Jul 2025


Published: 18 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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San Rafael en Corto Short Film Festival

Vecindario, Spain


The Shortfilm Festival "San Rafael in short" aims dissemination, disclosure and the screening of cinematographic works as well as the knowledge of these by the audience. The works presented not opt to a prize or award, only the assessment of the audience.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic