Welcome to Season Three! FOLKESTONE FILM FESTIVAL is an IMDb QUALIFYING FESTIVAL. We hold frequent screenings and accept submissions from around the world and you are welcome to be as experimental as you wish. We champion independent filmmakers with original ideas and good production values. Subtitles are encouraged but not compulsory. Our panel of filmmakers and vocational artists will endeavour to provide selected films with custom laurels and bespoke artworks.
IMDb link:
https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0073770/overview/?ref_=login
YouTube Channel:
https://youtube.com/@folkestonefilmfestival?si=D-ntZzi7Li9k0hEF
We look forward to celebrating your work!
We are an ongoing festival which holds regular indoor/outdoor screenings. We will notify all successful submissions via email and on our social media. Awards events are scheduled annually and you are invited to celebrate with us. Winners will receive custom laurels and bespoke artworks. Trophies are available at live events, we can send in the mail within the UK if you cover all costs involved.
Thanks to our sponsors 'A. Simmons, the Jewellers of the South East', and our Festival Partners BritFlicks & Kent Kino.
The 26th International Festival "Corti da Sogni - Antonio Ricci" is organized by Circolo del Cinema Sogni – Antonio Ricci APS (hereafter referred to as Circolo Sogni), in partnership with the Municipality of Ravenna / Department of Culture and in collaboration with UICC, the company Cinemaincentro, and the cultural association Solaris.
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Associazione Circolo del Cinema Sogni – Antonio Ricci.
The Futbolero World Film Festival seeks to promote football as a space for intercultural dialogue and heritage of humanity, through the meeting of different actors in this social phenomenon. It proposes as axes of work: Audiovisual Media, Conversations, Sports Practice, Literature and Diploma Training.
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In the heart of the historic San Lorenzo neighborhood in Rome, the Parrot Film Festival is a unique event dedicated to championing the spirit of independence. The festival’s logo, a colorful parrot, symbolizes pluralism and diversity, serving as a platform for bold and creative storytelling.
The festival takes place at the newly launched Parrot Cinema, a fresh cultural venue designed to be a haven for cinephiles, industry professionals, and videogame enthusiasts. Here, audiences will discover a curated selection of independent films from around the globe and dive into the world of independent videogames, pushing the boundaries of narrative and interactive art.
Whether you’re a film lover, a gamer, or an artist seeking inspiration, the Parrot Film Festival is an experience not to be missed. Join us in San Lorenzo, where ancient streets meet modern voices, and immerse yourself in stories that leave a lasting impression.
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En el corazón del histórico barrio de San Lorenzo, en Roma, el Parrot Film Festival es un evento único dedicado a celebrar el espíritu de independencia. El logotipo del festival, un loro de colores vivos, simboliza el pluralismo y la diversidad, sirviendo como una plataforma abierta para historias audaces y creativas.
El festival se lleva a cabo en el recién inaugurado Parrot Cinema, un espacio completamente nuevo diseñado como un punto de referencia para cinéfilos, profesionales de la industria y amantes de los videojuegos. Aquí, el público podrá disfrutar de una selección de películas independientes de todo el mundo y explorar el emocionante mundo de los videojuegos independientes, que empujan los límites del arte narrativo e interactivo.
Ya seas un amante del cine, un jugador o un artista buscando inspiración, el Parrot Film Festival es una experiencia que no te puedes perder. Únete a nosotros en San Lorenzo, donde las calles antiguas se encuentran con voces modernas, y vive historias que dejan una huella duradera
Cultura Groovy invites you to experience intimate, high-quality short-film festivals in the heart of Barcelona. Each event offers a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience, showcasing the visionary work of talented filmmakers, with every director presenting their film in person.
Our festivals celebrate diversity in storytelling, exploring a wide range of themes, genres, and forms of expression. For this edition, "Ladies in Control," we are exclusively accepting films directed by women. (We want to highlight that we’re not limiting submissions to films about female topics—any story told by women storytellers is welcome.)
We aim to empower, support, and inspire women in the film industry, who often face prejudice, harassment, and systemic neglect. Your voice matters, and your stories deserve to be heard.
Female filmmakers, we warmly invite you to submit your work and attend in person. Join us to celebrate your craft, connect with other creatives, and be part of a growing community dedicated to elevating female voices in cinema.
ACTRUM is a non-profit Cultural Association that works in all areas of the artistic sector.
In this festival, the finalist works will be screened online and it will be open to the public, who will have to vote through our website for their 3 favorite shorts/feature films from each section to award the public prizes.
Register your project! We accept any gender.
Objective
Marere Fest's main objective is to promote and screen feature films related to art in any of its major artistic forms (cinema, painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, literature, and their derivatives), as well as other audiovisual and cinematic works that bring culture closer to the public.
Dates and Venue
The first edition of Marere Fest will be held from March 18 to 23, 2025, in Jávea. The central location will be the Jayan Cinema, located at C/ Santísimo Cristo del Mar 14, CP 03730 Jávea (Alicante).
Moritz Feed Dog is the first festival in the state that combines film and fashion.
Premieres, iconic documentaries and titles full of content on the big screen. Stories that come from different countries and also works that are the result of national talent in the field of production and direction.
Moritz Feed Dog is held in person in Barcelona, and online at CaixaForum+. In addition, the Festival is also held in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although they have their own artistic team there, the documentaries selected in Barcelona are automatically also valued by the Brazilian and Argentinean committee.
¡Hola! We are SEVIFF • Sevilla Indie Film Festival, an international independent film festival in the city of Seville in Spain, and member of the IBERIFF • Iberia Indie Film Festivals, which celebrates and showcases new productions and independent artists from all over the world in Madrid (MADRIFF), Barcelona (BARCIFF), València (VALÈIFF), Seville (SEVIFF), Lisbon (LISBIFF) and Montpellier (MONTIFF), that you can also find them here, in Festhome!
SEVIFF shares the mission of their associate festivals of supporting emerging talents, encouraging artistic exploration, fostering networking, promoting cultural exchange and engaging the local community by providing a platform to present the work of independent filmmakers.
Fiction films, animation, documentary and experimental of any genre and subject are welcome!
The Arab Film Festival Zurich is organized every two years by the association IAFFZ . The next festival will take place from 02.04.2025 until 06.04.2025.
The focus is on films by Arab filmmakers that could not find their way to “commercial” cinema. The program includes short and full-length feature, documentary, animation and experimental films exploring social, cultural and political issues. Discussions with the invited filmmakers also offer the audience the opportunity to discuss films and topics further.
Please note that we can only accept movies from or about the Arab world. We define the Arab world in cultural terms. Unfortunately, we cannot accept movies from or about Iran or Turkey, except if they explicitly deal with issues related to the Arab world as defined above.
The Arab Film Festival Zurich is a place of encounters and dialogue between cultures. Through its internationally understandable language, film serves as a means of communication and understanding, and so the festival should make a contribution to a differentiated analysis of the Arab cultural area beyond media coverage.
The first edition of the festival in 2012 was well received by the audience and the media. Every two years, the Arab Film Festival Zurich presents a representative selection of outstanding current international films from various Arab countries.
The festival team consists of honorary board members of the association IAFFZ and the volunteers who share a great interest in film and in the Arab culture. The program is compiled by Aida Schläpfer Al-Hassani (filmmaker, president of the association IAFFZ and co-director of AFFZ) and Michel Bodmer (co-director of AFFZ).
We are pleased to announce the 7th edition of the MEET Film Festival, promoted by the MEET Association (Movies for European Education and Training).
A widespread festival organised in three territorial events:
Ercolano - Naples and Mazara del Vallo - Sicily (April 2025).
Garbatella - Rome (May 2025).
The main objective of the MEET Film Festival is to create a bridge between schools and cinema as a means to encourage the use of audiovisual language in teaching and learning, facilitating dialogue and social inclusion.
The Festival aims to raise awareness of the links between culture, education, training and cinema and to become an innovative environment where schools, institutions, associations and independent film directors can meet, discuss and exchange audiovisual productions inspired by educational issues.
The Festival promotes the knowledge and circulation of short films that are distinguished by the critical and original ways in which they interpret the role of cinema at school.
The Festival actively involves participant schools in the fruition and evaluation of the movies admitted, with the aim of training students and teachers to cinema and audiovisual language.
Founded in 2001, WOW Wales One World Film Festival has long been the only UK festival dedicated principally to films from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, while also holding the status of the longest-running festival in Wales.
For 23 years, the IMDb-qualifying festival has brought a wide range of the very best international films to cinemas across Wales. Its annual programme of feature, documentary, and short films showcases thought provoking, eye-opening films from places you rarely get to see on screen.
With attending filmmakers such as Patricio Guzmán, Helen Iles, Ken Loach, Mark Cousins, and more, WOW has also established itself as the longest running film festival in Wales.
Taking place every year in March, WOW brings the best of Welsh or UK premieres of international cinema in Aberystwyth Arts Centre and other cinemas across Wales.
International and feminist, the festival champions diversity, equality and the inclusion of voices outside of the mainstream. Every year at least half of the programme’s films are made by female filmmakers, and, since 2023, WOW's team is 100% female-led and diverse.
WOW Wales One World Film Festival, in collaboration with environmental advocates and filmmakers, proudly presents our commitment to driving measurable environmental change and fostering climate literacy among future generations.
In 2021, we revamped our 'Green Screen' initiative, evolving it into the dynamic 'Ecosinema' strand. This transformation was marked by our inaugural Ecosinema mini-festival online, setting a new standard for eco-themed storytelling within our festival.
Keeping Ecosinema as a film strand in the festival, WOW continues to showcase eco-themed films in cinemas and often collaborates with organisations such as The Landworkers Alliance and the 'Creating Safer Space' project to deliver special screenings, Q&As and panel discussions to its audiences.
Submissions for our 2025 Festival are now open!
The First Buenos Aires International Kinky Film Festival has an unmistakable purpose: to give visibility and celebrate a culture that has historically been marginalized and stigmatized.
This festival is not simply a cinematic event but a space for meeting, exploration, and artistic expression for those who live and create within the kink spectrum.
Our mission is to challenge and dismantle the prejudices that often surround kinky and BDSM practices by presenting authentic, diverse stories that capture the multiple dimensions of this culture. Each film selected for the festival will provide a window into the realities and
experiences of people within the community, offering perspectives that are rarely represented in mainstream cinema.
The 7th AmiCorti International Film Festival (AmiCorti IFF) is a premier cultural and cinematic event set to take place from June 23-28, 2025, in the historic town of Ivrea, Italy, specifically at the "AUDITORIUM MOZART." This festival is dedicated to celebrating the best of contemporary cinema, with a strong emphasis on emerging directors, independent filmmakers, and unique artistic perspectives. The festival aims to be a global meeting point for the film community, offering both in-person and virtual participation options to ensure wide accessibility. Selected films will be showcased on the exclusive AmiCorti platform, providing a focused and engaged audience.
The festival is recognized for its commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and the exploration of social issues through film. It promotes cultural exchange, diversity, and inclusivity, making it a significant event in the international film festival circuit.
Event Type
The AmiCorti International Film Festival (AmiCorti IFF) is classified as a Cultural and Arts Event, with a specific focus on Film and Media. It is an International Film Festival that celebrates and showcases a diverse range of cinematic works from both emerging and established filmmakers worldwide. The event includes competitive and non-competitive sections, special programs, workshops, and awards ceremonies, making it a comprehensive platform for cinematic expression and appreciation.
Mission and Objectives
The mission of AmiCorti IFF is to nurture and showcase innovative cinema that contributes to the global dialogue on critical contemporary issues. The festival provides a platform for filmmakers to present their work to an international audience, promoting the exchange of ideas, cultural perspectives, and artistic techniques. The festival emphasizes diversity, inclusivity, and the exploration of social issues, aiming to highlight the transformative power of cinema.
Submission Categories
The festival features several competitive and non-competitive categories, each designed to highlight different aspects of cinematic excellence:
International Feature Film Competition
Eligibility: Fiction and documentary feature films (over 40 minutes) completed before December 31, 2024.
Awards: Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay.
Jury: An international jury of at least seven esteemed figures from cinema, television, and journalism will select the winners.
International Short Film Competition
Eligibility: Italian and international short films with a maximum duration of 30 minutes, completed by December 31, 2024.
Awards: Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay.
Jury: An international jury will evaluate the submissions and determine the winners.
National Short Film Competition
Eligibility: Italian short films (up to 30 minutes) completed by December 31, 2024.
Awards: Best National Short Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay.
Jury: A national jury of seven members will oversee this section.
International Animated Short Film Competition
Eligibility: Animated short films completed before December 31, 2024.
Award: Best Animated Film.
Jury: An international jury, comprising at least seven members, will judge this category.
International Social Theme Short Film Competition
Eligibility: Short films that address significant social issues, completed by December 31, 2024.
Award: Best Social Theme Short Film.
Jury: The winners will be selected by a jury of seven individuals with expertise in cinema and social issues.
International Music Video Competition
Eligibility: Music videos completed before December 31, 2024.
Award: Best Music Video.
Jury: A jury of at least three members will assess the entries in this category.
Non-Competitive Sections
Agenda 2030
Description: This section is dedicated to films that focus on social issues aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The selected works will be recognized for their impactful storytelling and contributions to raising awareness on global challenges.
Mentions: Best Direction, Best Photography, Best Actor.
Short Films Out of Competition
Description: An open and inclusive section for short films of all genres, formats, and dates. This section provides filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their work without the pressures of competition.
Special Program
Workshop: “Easy Filmmaking”
Description: A hands-on workshop aimed at guiding participants through the basics of filmmaking, from concept to production. This program is designed to make filmmaking accessible to everyone, regardless of their prior experience.
V International Short Film Festival "Make me visible in your memory" aims to promote reflection on death and the subsequent process on personal and family, social and historical memory.
The Tsiolkovsky International Space Film Festival (Tsiolkovsky ISFF) is held annually in Kaluga. Films and programs about space and its relationship with science, art, and culture take part in the competitive, non-competitive, and retrospective screenings of the Festival.
The purpose of the Tsiolkovsky ISFF is not only to present new films about space, but also to promote all areas of science and art, one way or another related to space, to strengthen the traditions of international dialogue between scientists and filmmakers to solve urgent problems of the development of modern science, culture and new technologies. In addition, the Festival carries an important educational mission on all issues related to the past, present and future of space research and space activities.
Goals and objectives of the Tsiolkovsky ISFF:
• the most complete presentation of the current state of the world cinematography related to space themes;
• demonstration of the best documentary and feature films about space, created both in Russia and abroad to the audience and the jury members. At retrospectives and special screenings, the audience will have the opportunity to watch the most famous films of domestic and foreign "space" cinema;
• the Tsiolkovsky ISFF may become a platform for live communication of creative people, scientists, as well as an exchange of projects and ready-made ideas in the field of space and "space" cinema;
• maintenance of a steady audience interest in film products related to space themes;
• a meeting of filmmakers with the audience of one of the most intensively developing regions of the country;
• the opportunity for filmmakers not only to effectively communicate with science, but also to transform scientific "space" ideas into something accessible and creative for a wide audience;
• to acquaint scientists with the world of cinema, to realize its creative potential and accessibility.
Tsiolkovsky ISFF SLOGAN: What is impossible today may be possible tomorrow (K.E. Tsiolkovsky, Self-made scientist who became the founder of modern astronautics)
Tsiolkovsky ISFF LOGO: The official logo of the Festival used in the festival symbols and official papers is a drawing by K.E. Tsiolkovsky from the "Album of Space Travel", which he created for the first Soviet science fiction film called "Space Flight."
The JURY of the Tsiolkovsky ISFF includes not only professional filmmakers, but also astronauts, as well as scientists from the space industry.
Goal: Select the program that will represent Spain in the World Contest of the International Film Union (UNICA) 2025, this year in Birmingham (United Kingdom).
A terceira edição do Festival de Cinema Latino-americano de Paris (CLaP) acontecerá entre 1 e 6 de abril de 2025. As inscrições de filmes para esta edição do festival estão abertas de 20 de setembro de 2024 a 7 de janeiro de 2025.
O Festival ClaP convida cineastas latino-americanxs a inscrever seus longas ou média-metragens, ficções ou documentários, em vista da seleção para a competição. O Festival CLaP acontecerá em três salas de cinema de arte: duas em Paris (L’Espace Saint-Michel, La Cinémathèque Française) e uma na região Île-de-France (Les Cinémas du Palais, Créteil).
São elegíveis filmes terminados em 2024 ou no começo de 2025 cumprindo as condições especificadas no regulamento abaixo.
Welcome to the Radical Frame Film - 2025 Short Film Series - Berlin
We at the Radical Frame Film Festival are proud to announce edition number eleven of Short Film
Series.
The idea for the Radical Frame Film Festival started years ago when a group of Denver activists,
artists, and friends decided to bring the messages of video activist cinema into the public eye.
We feel that due to the current social and political climate, both locally and globally, our mission
-- to provide a forum for thought provoking films and debates -- is more critical than ever.
We are committed to presenting progressive, leftist, radical, anti-racist, experimental, and
visionary films that address issues including, but not limited to, the environment, human rights,
social injustice, antiglobalization, etc...
The Radical Frame Film Festival showcases every genre of independent film from across the world during this incredible bi-continental celebration of independent artists.
The Radical Frame Film Festival is a forum where filmmakers can thrive outside the mainstream arena.
The Short Film Series turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and
established filmmakers. The purpose is to allow anyone regardless of country, to step to their dreams and start taking the steps to live life with passion and purpose.
