Discover Festival PROTESTA, where cinema ignites social change.
This international event celebrates films that challenge, question, and inspire. With a diverse lineup of documentaries, fiction, and animation in both feature and short film formats, Protesta is a crucible for filmmakers committed to questioning and challenging the status quo.
We embrace creativity, positive social impact and innovative storytelling. With more than 11 editions, PROTESTA is the primary social impact festival in Catalonia and a main player in social cinema in Spain. Join us next October in the culturally vibrant town Vic in a series of parallel activities designed to enrich, educate, and inspire.
Short Cuts International Short Film Festival is launched with the idea of building and promoting a healthy film culture.Our mission is to provide film lovers with access to global cinema and create a cultural exchange.
15th edition of the International Film Festival for children and teenagers "AniFestROZAFA2024" October 8-12, 2024 in Shkodër, Albania.
The International Jury of the AniFestROZAFA2024 festival will be established in cooperation with the European Children's Film Association ECFA.
The main objectives of the festival organizers will be to stimulate films for children.
The evaluation of the artistic values will be done by an international jury and by a special jury consisting of 23 children aged 8-12 years.
Films to compete in the 14th edition of the Films to compete in the 15th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Teenagers must have been produced after June 1, 2022.
DEADLINES APRIL 15, 2024
Competitors are notified that online registration, based on the regulation, at FestHome.
A short film not longer than 17 minutes is accepted.
There are no restrictions on the number of movies you record.
Before you fill in the Entry Form, please read the regulation of the " AniFestROZAFA2024 ".
( The Events and Editions of the Festival have been designed, organized, and carried out by the non-profit organization, "AniFest".
The project is equipped with the Certificate of Registration of Authors’ Rights (Copyright) No. 99, RDA, dated 19. 06. 2013, on the category of works of art, “Projects”, Article 7; Letter b.
It also has the Certificate of Registration of the Activity. Certificate of Registration of the Object of Activity No. 202, RDA, dated 03. 06. 2013.
The project is equipped with the Certificate of Registration of Authors’ Rights (Copyright) No. 99, RDA, dated 19. 06. 2013, on the category of works of art, “Projects”, Article 7; Letter b.
It also has the Certificate of Registration of the Activity. Certificate of Registration of the Object of Activity No. 202, RDA, dated 03. 06. 2013.
SUBMISSIONS START: 15 Apr 2024
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 05 Jun 2024
The list of films selected for the final will be published on September 10, 2024, on the official website of the festival: http://anifestrozafa.al
Dulcísimo Ovario is a Festival of Female Video and Cinema that showcases and recognizes the work of Mexican women filmmakers and video artists.
We believe in the need to approach new narratives that display a diversity of realities, thoughts, and ways of relating.
Our goal is to organize cycles of presentations, conferences, and screenings of cinema and video, in their different formats and genres, directed by Mexican woman filmmakers and video artists.
For Dulcísimo Ovario, questioning and deconstructing gender representations in audiovisual media has been a starting point since 2017 and in each edition.
Only for Colombian Film-makers. FESTIVAL LABERINTO is a film festival for those who live and breath cinema, wether as film critics, productors or cinephiles. We want to build new possibilities for audiovisual arts in general, so the inherent diversity of our ideas and sensibilities can be expressed. Open social environments are required to reach the objectives of this festival; our purpose is to create such environments, especially in Boyacá, and potentially in the rest of the country. Coming from a formative, divulgative and creative standpoint, we extend an invitation to all of the people interested in filmaking.
We want you to put your imagination in motion.
Bolder and more complex ways of living and exploring cinema are just around the corner. We would like to explore those new possibilities with you. Those who are interested in our event will be able to submit their work in the folllowing open calls.
The Arapiraca Film Festival aims to promote Brazilian cinema, as well reflections on the democratization of access and the challenges of independent production. The Festival's program consists of three competitive shows: Mostra Brasil, Mostra Nordeste and Mostra NAVI de Cinema de Formação.
1 – SOBRE LA 20ª CINEBH - FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DE BELO HORIZONTE
La CineBH – Muestra Internacional de Cine de Belo Horizonte es un festival internacional dedicado a la articulación entre creación, reflexión, circulación y mercado en el audiovisual contemporáneo, con enfoque estratégico en América Latina. La Muestra actúa como plataforma de conexión entre la producción brasileña y latinoamericana, promoviendo el intercambio artístico y profesional, estimulando el debate, la formación de redes de colaboración y la valorización de nuevos talentos por medio de secciones competitivas y premiaciones. Incluye además un apartado dedicado a la exhibición de producciones realizadas en el Gran BH.
El festival se consolida como un espacio de pensamiento y experimentación sobre los rumbos del audiovisual, reuniendo profesionales del sector, realizadores, investigadores, académicos, representantes de la industria nacional e internacional y público en torno a debates sobre sostenibilidad del cine, estrategias de lanzamiento y ventas, coproducción internacional, innovación en el lenguaje, nuevas tecnologías y modelos de exhibición y difusión.
Con programación gratuita, la CineBH presenta una curaduría de películas brasileñas y latinoamericanas —largometrajes y cortometrajes— articulada con homenajes, debates, acciones formativas, sesiones Cine-Escuela, Muestrita de Cine y actividades artísticas, consolidándose como un espacio de encuentro entre creación, formación de públicos y desarrollo del sector audiovisual.
La Muestra CineBH es una idealización y realización de Universo Produção y presenta películas brasileñas y latinoamericanas de larga y corta duración. Integra Cinema sem Fronteiras – programa internacional del audiovisual, que reúne tres muestras anuales complementarias: la Muestra de Cine de Tiradentes, la CineOP – Muestra de Cine de Ouro Preto y la CineBH - Muestra Internacional de Cine de Belo Horizonte.
Fecha prevista de realización de la 20ª edición del evento: del 22 al 27 de septiembre de 2026.
Lugar de realización: El evento está planificado en formato híbrido, con actividades presenciales en diversos espacios de la ciudad de Belo Horizonte —capital del estado de Minas Gerais— y programación en línea en la plataforma oficial del evento: cinebh.com.br.
2 – SOBRE EL SEGMENTO LATINOAMERICANO DE LA CINEBH
El segmento latinoamericano de la CineBH está compuesto por dos secciones competitivas de películas latinoamericanas dedicadas al cine de carácter autoral, libertad formal y potencial internacional, con el objetivo de promover el diálogo, el intercambio y la ampliación de las redes de circulación entre los países de América Latina.
2.1 – Muestra Territorio
Sección internacional competitiva compuesta por hasta seis largometrajes latinoamericanos, preferentemente inéditos en Brasil*, de realizadores(as) que estén dirigiendo con la película inscrita, individualmente o en conjunto, su segundo largometraje en adelante —de ficción, documental o animación—. Solo se considerarán obras de directores(as) nacidos(as) o con ciudadanía en países de América Latina, incluyendo Haití y Puerto Rico, y con producción mayoritaria de un país latinoamericano.
El objetivo de la muestra es ampliar la visibilidad de producciones autorales, fortalecer el intercambio entre países latinoamericanos e impulsar la trayectoria de realizadores en proceso de consolidación en la escena audiovisual.
Las películas seleccionadas serán evaluadas por un Jurado Oficial, conformado por profesionales del audiovisual invitados por la organización del evento, que otorgará los premios a Mejor Película de la sección y Destacado del Jurado. Los premios serán anunciados en la ceremonia de clausura del evento y las películas ganadoras recibirán el Trofeo Horizonte —oficial del evento—. La Mejor Película también recibirá un premio en dinero por un valor de R$ 10.000,00 (diez mil reales).
*Se considerará inédita la película que no haya sido estrenada comercialmente ni exhibida en ningún evento, muestra o festival en el territorio brasileño.
2.2 – Muestra Horizonte
Sección internacional competitiva compuesta por hasta seis largometrajes latinoamericanos, preferentemente inéditos en Brasil*, dedicada exclusivamente a la presentación de primeras obras —largometrajes de ficción, documental y animación— realizadas por directores(as) nacidos(as) o con ciudadanía en países de América Latina, incluyendo Haití y Puerto Rico, con producción mayoritaria de un país latinoamericano.
La Muestra Horizonte tiene como objetivo destacar a nuevos realizadores, ampliar la visibilidad de óperas primas y fomentar la renovación del cine latinoamericano, promoviendo el intercambio cultural y la inserción de estas películas en circuitos de exhibición y circulación internacional.
Las películas seleccionadas serán evaluadas por un Jurado Oficial, conformado por profesionales del audiovisual invitados por la organización del evento, que elegirá la Mejor Película de la sección y un Destacado del Jurado. El anuncio se realizará en la clausura del evento, programada para el día 27 de septiembre de 2026. La película ganadora recibirá el Trofeo Horizonte —oficial del evento— y será contemplada además con un premio en dinero por un valor de R$ 5.000,00 (cinco mil reales).
*Se considerará inédita la película que no haya sido estrenada comercialmente ni exhibida en ningún evento, muestra o festival en el territorio brasileño.
14th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival-25 is a movement to recognize & popularize the work of young & experienced filmmakers from across the India & world. The humble journey of BSFF has began in year 2012 to mark the 100 years celebration of Indian cinema & to salute the contribution of the Kannada film industry towards the development of cinema in India. The festival provide platform to aspiring and professional filmmakers for showcasing their talent with networking & marketing opportunities in film industry.
The festival objective is to create short films culture in India, promotion of upcoming filmmakers, developing sources of revenue generation for short films and to make short film making a commercial enterprise. BSFF-2012-2024 were great success with huge participation of filmmakers from across the country & abroad.
BSFF-25 aim is to even bigger & better with the participation from filmmakers. This year festival will introduce more workshops & master classes. The Miniboxoffice Film Market will be the highlight for those filmmakers who want to venture into feature film production. The short film contest & festival programming will be the delight to treat.
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.
Promoted and organized by the Peña Flamenca "La Platería", this film contest aims to highlight the different perspectives with which flamenco is contemplated and lived in the world, as well as the various forms that the genre adopts and how this influences, not only in the way many people feel the music, but also in the way they feel the music. but also in how feelings are perceived through it in its aspects and fusions. This initiative aims to promote audiovisual production in the field of flamenco, encourage production, artistic creation and the promotion of Flamenco Art through audiovisual proposals in different formats, such as documentaries and fiction.
We encourage the participation of both Spanish and foreign filmmakers and we especially encourage the presence of works by young directors.
This Festival was born with the aim of giving the possibility to numerous authors to produce and make films related to flamenco and its many aspects; dance, singing, guitar playing, history, ways of life etc. .....
It will be a space open to art and emotions that, from flamenco become documentary and fiction films, with the intention of providing added value to the field of creation and perception of flamenco as a social phenomenon beyond borders, races and beliefs of any kind. Those works that best show the different realities and sensitivities around flamenco in different parts of the world will be screened, with testimonies and experiences that go from the personal to the social movement that has its roots in flamenco as a way of life and expression of an entire people.
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
The Festival’s goal is to dive the audience into the Seventh art, for this reason it supports and spread the local and national films, screening the artwork in an intimate atmosphere, with the purpose of motivating the artists to produce films, involving them in the art and culture that makes Mexico and outstading country.
Ostia International Film Festival 2026
28/30 Aug 2026
promotes and spreads all the activities relating to the world of Cinema, including through TV, Streaming, Theatre, the Web, and Social Media.
Purposes:
In collaboration with public and private entities, the promotion and spreading of culture, cinematographic and artistic production, and of the audiovisual works submitted every year to the Festival;
organize happenings, shows, events, and exhibitions related to the Audiovisual, Artistic, and Cultural sector at national and international levels through the Festival;
bring together and promote the training of people and artists of any age and social background involved in creative film and audiovisual production;
Create works connected to the world of Cinema, Art, Photography, and Culture in general.
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
Since 2021, in the heart of San Frediano and other locations across Florence, Sentiero Film Factory has been a festival dedicated to promoting young filmmakers and independent cinema, with a special focus on short films, feature films, and first and second works. Now in its sixth edition, the festival continues to grow, offering a unique experience for both audiences and industry professionals.
Over ten days of exclusive screenings, featuring more than 40 international titles, including national and world premieres, accompanied by special guests from around the world. A rich program of workshops, masterclasses, artistic residencies, and a dedicated space for young people and children.
A key event for emerging cinema, where directors, professionals, and film enthusiasts come together for talks, literary meetings, and many other immersive experiences in the world of cinema.
The Children's Film Festival aims to expand the boundaries of creativity for children, establish international cooperation and discover new talents. We want to unite all children and teenagers who love movies, shooting and dream of connecting their lives with this kind of art. We have been going to launch this film festival for a long time and postponed it all the time for various reasons, but now we are ready! It is when the world is going through difficult times that we want to bring a little positivity and concentrate children in a creative direction. Dream and shoot!
International Children and Youth Film Festival “Light of the World. Children" is held annually in the Yaroslavl region of the Russian Federation.
Nominations of the International Film Competition:
1. Fiction films;
2. Documentary films;
3. Television report;
4. Animation;
5. Music video;
6. Social video;
7. “Without Borders” (video works created with the participation of children with disabilities).
The results of the qualifying stage of the international competition are announced no later than September 7, 2024.
The authors of video works that qualified for the finals of the Festival are invited to the final events of the Festival, which will be held on October 11-14, 2024 in Yaroslavl.
Travel of participants to the venue of festival events and accommodation is carried out at the expense of the festival participants themselves or the sending party. The educational, entertainment and excursion programs, as well as lunches for participants of festival events, are paid for by the organizers of the Festival.
It is not necessary to come to the festival. You can participate in the competition in absentia. Diplomas to all winners and finalists of the competition are sent by email.
We are a new horror film festival situated in the heart of Derbyshire, UK in the historic town of Wirksworth. Selected films will be shown at one of three venues situated in the town. All are unique, ranging from a large barn space at the back of a pub to a smaller gallery space.
Wirksworth is a thriving arts town and welcomes horror filmmakers to submit their work from round the world.
Selected Films will be screened over a two day period (Weekend) in July 2024
Our Judges are all filmmakers who have a avid interest in the horror genre.
