The Rani Durgavati International Film Festival is designed to celebrate Cinema.
RDIFF is committed to Showcase films from amazing filmmakers across the globe. The festival welcomes films from around the world.
RDIFF is a Jabalpur, India based international film festival with screenings and Q&A and a twice-yearly awards event. One event is totally dedicated to Short Films and other event is for Full Length Films. There will be two events every year.
Our First Edition SUCCESSFULLY launched on 5th October 2023 for Short Films.
in June 2024 our Full Length Films Edition was a success.
The 3rd Edition for short films category was completed on 5 Oct 2024. Honorable MLA Shri Abhilash Pandey distributed the Awards. Edition 4 was filled with amazing films.
Entries for edition 05 for short films are open from 15/07/2025.
Our main focus is to celebrate Cinema of Independent Filmmakers. We have a separate section for Indie Makers with less entry fee.
Note for Independent Filmmakers
As there are many films which did not get a release and makers did not get a good platform to showcase their cinema. RDIFF will provide them an online platform where they can schedule it and show it to the world. RDIFF will promote those films in the market (for that RDIFF will connect with the independent filmmakers separately, for query email us with Subject: RDIFF Play)
All projects officially selected will receive the official laurel and the custom certificate of achievement according to their final status in the competition through email.
The competition is open for professionals as well as students with separate section for student filmmakers.
Since we our guided by valour of Braveheart Queen Rani Durgavati, we will have a special category for Women Independent Filmmakers.
RDIFF is a festival with a difference.
TU PUOI, the film festival for young people under 35, is the first edition of the Grosseto film festival.
A festival to promote the talent of young artists; this is our mission.
The idea was born from festival creator Sendy Giamattei, who wants to give a voice to young people whose voices are being taken away.
A festival for young people, created and conceived by young people.
AIM INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL SHORT-FILM FESTIVAL (AIMIDSF) is a competitive festival of short duration films, organized and conceptualized by Art Insight Medium (AIM), a nonprofit government registered trust from Pune, India. AIM's aim is to contribute to the development and promotion of artistic short films, documentaries, animation films and their production through a festival platform called AIMIDSF.
Film festivals are a vital link in the chain of global film culture. It’s sharing. Thanks to global digitalization and huge networking, Film Festivals are now an exceptional tool for crossing the communication channels from the most distant places. Film festivals are helping at the frontline of an increasingly polarized world. Speaking multiple languages, they give us the ability to hear a rich diversity of voices from the divided areas. Whatever happens in the farthest place of the world, it occupies the festival screens. So AIMIDSF is designed for a stage to display your talent. Come join us.
From September 18 to 20, 2025, Miramare Castle in Maccarese will host the fourth edition of Cinemagia - cinema damare, an international outdoor film festival dedicated to independent productions. The program includes a selection of films, documentaries, short films, and web series from different countries, with the aim of promoting new authors and encouraging the spread of innovative languages.
The seaside location gives the festival a distinctive character: the screenings take place in an evocative and accessible setting, capable of attracting a diverse audience and, in particular, the younger generations, who are invited to enjoy a cultural experience outside the conventional channels.
Cinemagia - cinema damare is therefore a cultural event that combines the international scope of independent cinema with a participatory formula, strengthening the dialogue between authors and audiences and making a significant contribution to the promotion of new forms of expression.
Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre (BARS) is an international film festival devoted to the genres of HORROR, science fiction and fantasy.
Born in 2000 to put focus on independent genre film, and since 2004 in the form of a competitive festival.
Friki:
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adj.
Estar o llegar a estar extremadamente emocionado o entusiasmado por un tema, típicamente uno de interés especializado o minoritario.
FICF es un festival de cine en Quito, Ecuador dedicado a la exploración de la Ciencia Ficción, el Terror y la Fantasía. Nuestro propósito principal es presentar y promover diferentes géneros que no son comunes en el circuito de festivales de cine latinoamericano.
Tenemos una serie de conferencias, talleres y fiestas para que tu experiencia de networking sea lo más friki posible. Los oradores y las fechas de los eventos se anunciarán en nuestro sitio web.
Lleva tu frikiness a la pantalla. ¡Aplica ahora!
Welcome to the 7Continents International Film Festival, where there are no limits to imagination and storytelling. We are excited to invite you to embark on a cinematic journey exploring all seven continents, serving as a pivotal point for cultural exchange and cinematic exploration. The 7CIFF serves as a hub where various cultures, ideas, and perspectives come together. It offers opportunities for filmmakers to connect, collaborate, and grow.
The 7Continents International Film Festival is a global platform celebrating the art of cinema from every corner of the world. It honors films and filmmakers who bring unique visions and diverse narratives to the screen. The annual festival welcomes entries across all genres including feature films, shorts, documentaries, animations, music videos, ads, web series and experimental works. With an international jury and a mission to connect audiences to stories spanning all seven continents, 7CIFF stands as a true celebration of worldwide cinematic excellence.
7CIFF features a online Film Market where filmmakers, producers, distributors, and sales agents come together to explore collaborations and distribution deals. The festival also organizes networking sessions, panel discussions, and Q&A events, allowing participants to interact directly with international industry professionals. By combining competition with networking and business opportunities, 7CIFF serves as a complete platform for both emerging and established filmmakers aiming for a global reach.
The WOMEN IN FOOTBALL FILM FESTIVAL is an international competitive event with a conceptual and curatorial approach focused on women's football. The festival highlights the role of women in sports cinema by showcasing their representation in the creation, production, and dissemination of audiovisual works centered on football.
The WOMEN IN FOOTBALL FILM FESTIVAL is a space where international film productions on women's football and other related topics can come together. This is particularly important in the run-up to the 2027 Women's World Cup, which Brazil is hosting for the first time. It aims to be a true beacon for generating knowledge, providing collective support, and promoting, disseminating, reflecting on, and appreciating the football cinematography created by cis or transgender women, non-binary women, LGBTQIAPN+ women, and anyone who identify socially as a woman.
It is a Festival with two sections to contest. Official Section and Section of Asturian Short Films. Three prizes will be awarded (best short official section, best performance and best short Asturian). All the information is in the bases. Any author of any nationality can participate.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
From July 8th 2025 to September 8th 2025.
Do you remember the first film you saw on the big screen when you were a child?
For thousands of Mexican children in vulnerable situations this question has no answer. This is why Churumbela Children's Film Festival was created, inviting all Mexican and Spanish-speaking children to experience cinema in an inclusive, completely playful and entertaining environment.
The 9th Churumbela Children's Film Festival will take place in a hybrid format; where some of the activities, workshops and talks with industry professionals will occur online and some others onsite including film screenings in Mexico City and Merida City, Yucatan. It brings film culture to children and their families, specially those who are in any kind of disadvantage due to economic situation, or physical disability. The Festival enhance film as an expression tool, sense of self identity and cultural enrichment through an accesible and inclusive program.
"Colourful Mosaic" is the thematic axis of this edition, as an invitation for children to discover how the use of colour evokes feelings and sensations by building different atmospheres and unravel messages in every scene. Just like an actual mosaic art piece it is made by a variety of visual narrative elements , exploring film from a creative and sensorial perspective full of symbolisms.
This 2025 Churumbela Children's Film Festival will take place in Mexico City in October and Yucatán December Friday 5 - Sunday 7, with the support of the General Office of Cultural Promotion and Festivals of the Ministry of Culture, PROFEST 2025, The Mexican TV Cultural Channel, Canal 22 and other entities and the Mexican private initiative as well as nonprofit organizations.
The 9th Churumbela Children's Film Festival promotes creativity, dialogue, the seventh art and artistic expression as tools for social transformation, and all activities are completely free of charge.
Thanks to all the support we have received, it is possible to bring cinema to all children free of charge so that they can immerse themselves in the wonderful world of filmmaking.
Hurry up....!
Filmmakers from all countries can participate in this festival!
All language, All film /project/song accepted & Any Duration Accept.
Asian Talent International Film Festival 2025, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Filmmakers from all countries can participate in this festival!
Through the festival, we want to take the cinema culture to the people.
Our goal is to connect all the filmmakers from the Asian continent.
It is also our aim to inculcate a basic understanding of cinema in the coming generations.
We are confident that every country on the Asian continent will have a filmmaker, and we are ready to give their artwork a mainstream platform.
On November 29, 1974, the DINA arrested Carmen Bueno and Jorge Müller after the premiere of the film “A la sombra del sol”. 51 years after their forced disappearance, filmmakers continue to remember on this day two great figures of national cinema through film.
The Multicam Edit Competition celebrates the art of multi-camera editing, inviting professional filmmakers and skilled content creators to showcase their technical expertise and creative vision.
This inaugural competition seeks to recognise excellence in multicam post-production while building a community around this specialised craft.
We are proud to be partnered with the epic BELIFF Festival in London, now in it's 9th year! This partnership enables us to air the winning submissions to a live audience at the November BELIFF Festival in London.
Requirements:
Submit original multicam footage (minimum 3 camera angles)
Create a 60-second final edit demonstrating your best work
Include basic edit notes explaining key creative decisions (in English)
Judging Criteria:
Creativity & Innovation (35%):
Unique approaches to multi-camera filming and editing.
Technical Execution (30%):
Video quality, smooth transitions, and colour grading.
Storytelling (25%):
Narrative clarity and engagement.
Adherence to Guidelines (10%):
Proper submission format, metadata inclusion, and technical specs compliance.
Please visit our website for full details.
IV Concurso Contenidos Audiovisuales PROCESO 1001
La Fundación Sindical Ateneo 1º de Mayo convoca el IV Concurso de Contenidos Audiovisuales Proceso 1001.
Su objetivo es reconocer los cortometrajes que evidencian el valor del mundo del trabajo, la cultura que este genera, la solidaridad, la igualdad de género, la lucha, las victorias, y todo aquello que ayude a situar el relato de la vida y la lucha sindical y feminista en la sociedad.
Conscientes como somos de la importancia de la formación y de la organización de trabajadores y trabajadoras, este concurso de cortos lleva el nombre de Proceso 1001 en homenaje y recuerdo de los diez sindicalistas pertenecientes a la dirección de las clandestinas Comisiones Obreras que fueron detenidos y juzgados por el Tribunal de Orden Público de la dictadura franquista.
The 2nd New Order Youth International Film Festival (NOYIFF)
“Reignite the Fiery Pulse of Cinema”
Based in Auckland, New Zealand, the New Order Youth International Film Festival (NOYIFF) continues its mission to empower a new generation of filmmakers and forge a vibrant creative order built upon mutual understanding, appreciation, trust, and collaboration through the art of cinema.
In its inaugural edition, NOYIFF ignited a powerful global response:
Over 5,691 short films were submitted
Representing 120 countries and regions
With over 140 official selections showcased in theatres
Involving jury members from 10+ countries, with all evaluation and commentary conducted online
This resounding participation has affirmed NOYIFF as an emerging force in the international festival landscape, one that prioritises youth, inclusivity, and innovation.
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Our Vision: Beyond Competition
More than a contest, NOYIFF serves as a dynamic platform for young creators to explore cinematic language with boldness and imagination. We embrace artistic experimentation, diverse cultural narratives, and new forms of expression untethered by convention or borders. At our core lies a belief: the evolution of film depends on the untamed energy and vision of young filmmakers.
NOYIFF also recognises the urgency of forming long-term strategic partnerships with film schools, universities, and cultural institutions, ensuring the next generation receives not only encouragement, but also practical support—technical training, production platforms, interdisciplinary exchange, and creative incubation. We aim to build a fertile ecosystem that sustains creative growth.
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New in 2025: Four Bold Sections for the Youth of Now
For its second edition, NOYIFF introduces four major competition sections, tailored to embrace the rapidly evolving aesthetics and concerns of young creators:
1. Main Competition
Championing narrative strength, directorial vision, and emotional resonance, this section invites short films from around the world that best exemplify cinematic excellence and innovation.
2. Antigravity｜Vertical Film Section
A response to the mobile-first generation. This section celebrates vertical storytelling, challenging traditional formats and tapping into a visual language born in the palm of one’s hand.
3. Synthetic Muse｜AI-Powered Storytelling Section
Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity, this section invites works that incorporate AI in scripting, editing, animation, or concept development—heralding a new narrative paradigm.
4. The Makers｜Crafts Behind the Camera
Shining a light on the unsung heroes of filmmaking—cinematographers, editors, sound designers, production designers, costume and makeup artists. This section celebrates technical and artistic brilliance behind the scenes.
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Looking Forward: New Order, New Impact
NOYIFF is not just a festival—it is a movement. A call to youth around the world: to create, to challenge, to dream, and to define a new cinematic order.
We eagerly await the voices and visions of the second edition’s filmmakers. Whether you are building stories from your hometown, experimenting in digital realms, or dreaming of a future only you can see—your images matter. And they deserve to be seen.
Together, let us reignite the fiery pulse of cinema.
The GEH Short Film Competition is a short film competition on human rights held in different localities of Gipuzkoa (Basque Country).
This competition is part of the global project human rights Giza Eskubideak Herrira (Bringing human rights to the people.). The GEH is a human rights awareness project created by the dar-dar Productions cooperative in 2015. The first editions were based in Ordizia. In 2023, the festival has developed and extended to several towns in Gipuzkoa (Euskal Herria).
The main objective of this competition is to raise awareness and educate on human rights. Because this short film contest is a window that we open to the world, and from that window we can see the different realities that people live in different parts of the planet. In view of these realities, we intend to encourage reflection on human rights violations in different parts of the world.
Santiago Horror is a festival that promotes fantastic cinema in Latin America, a stage where fantasy, science fiction, and horror take center stage and transcend borders.
More than just a festival, we are a vibrant platform that promotes the creation, dissemination, and exhibition of genre films, connecting talent with a global audience.
Our mission is to strengthen the production and distribution of fantastic cinema in Chile and the region, taking these bold stories to new horizons.
In each edition, we challenge convention, celebrate imagination, and consolidate Santiago Horror as an essential reference for the industry and film lovers worldwide.
Organized by: Fantastic Chile Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Extension and Heritage Archives of the University of Santiago de Chile
* IMPORTANT:
Hybrid festival format (in-person and online)
Organized by: Fundación Chile Fantástico - Archivo Patrimonial USACH
More about the festival:
• The prestigious North American media outlet DREAD CENTRAL named us in its 2022 list of "The Best Horror Festivals in the World," as one of the best South American and Chilean festivals, alongside major global and Latin American festivals.
Link: http://surl.li/fuwug
ANDIMOTION - BOGOTÁ UNIVERSITY ANIMATION FESTIVAL stands as one of the premier festivals in COLOMBIA and the region. It's specifically dedicated to animation as a hybrid art form, recognizing the best university and student projects and offering networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Since its first edition in 2016, ANDIMOTION has consistently served as a platform for showcasing and awarding animated projects, expanding to include new formats like video games and mixed realities. The festival also features participation from external national and international audiovisual industry experts.
