Logo of FanCineQueer | International LGBTI Film Festival of Extremadura

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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FanCineQueer | International LGBTI Film Festival of Extremadura

Badajoz, Spain


FanCineQueer, the International LGBTI Film Festival of Extremadura, celebrates this year its 28th edition between the 7th and the 16th of November launching its traditional Short Films Call with the purpose of recognising, visibilising and fostering the production and dissemination of recent or unreleased LGBTI works.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Aldea Vella · Folk Horror Festival

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Aldea Vella · Folk Horror Festival

Astariz, Spain


The third edition of Folk Horror Festival (Aldea Vella), that will be linked to the passage of terror to the night of Halloween.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction



 
Logo of TAF • Thessaloniki Animation Festival

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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TAF • Thessaloniki Animation Festival

Thessaloniki, Greece


TAF, Thessaloniki Animation Festival is an international Animation Festival in Greece which promotes the art of animation through its annual gathering in October. The festival was founded, established and directed by ADDART; a non profit organization that "adds" art & culture everywhere. The creators of the festival are artists themselves, filled with love for the art of animation. Based in the heart of Thessaloniki, TAF aims to encourage and promote all aspects of creativity by hosting local as well as international events and activities for kids and adults alike!
TAF is the only Animation festival in town and every year it grows bigger. We like to showcase innovating films, guests, workshops and Master Classes to Thessaloniki in a great venue and award them for their inspiration and technique!
TAF is a festival free of entrance with a no-fee policy for the filmmakers.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Animation



 
Logo of Ribadedeva en corto

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Ribadedeva en corto

Colombres, Spain


ONLY SPANISH PRODUCTIONS


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of Encuentro Nacional De Cine Infantil De Ribadedeva Ciciricine

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Encuentro Nacional De Cine Infantil De Ribadedeva Ciciricine

Colombres, Spain


Short Films for Childhood.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation



 
Logo of Festival Villa del Cine

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Festival Villa del Cine

Villa de Leyva, Colombia


The Festival Villa del Cine is a four day experience where the streets and theaters of Villa de Leyva, Colombia become a stage dedicated to celebrate, encourage and reward the seventh art.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of EDITA Social Film Festival

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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EDITA Social Film Festival

Granada, Spain


EDITA is a short film festival focused on social transformation. Its goal is to increase critical capability, involve society in the promotion of human rights through film making, besides making the public feel the calling of social change.

ASAD aspires to encourage the debate and the critical reflection about these topics through the participants’; works and proposals. We want to know new social imaginaries, look from other perspectives and approximate to non-hegemonic proposals which support human rights, gender equality, and sustainable human development.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic



 
Logo of FESCIMED

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films


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FESCIMED

Madrid, Spain


FESCIMED was born with the desire to consolidate itself as a reference in the panorama of short film festivals organized in Spain in order to help raise awareness of the need to deepen and protect the values ​​that underpin justice, freedom and democracy. As a film festival, it is a tool for the promotion of Human Rights in various aspects, ranging from the exhibition and compilation of audiovisual material on the subject of the Right to the Truth as a file, to the programming of debates, performances, exhibitions and lectures on the subject of the hands of historians, filmmakers, journalists and any other culture professional in order to foster dialogue.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of New York State International Film Festival

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films


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New York State International Film Festival

Albany , United States


The New York State International Film Festival is located in the heart of New York, Albany at The Linda Performing Arts Studio.

Since 2016, we have screened over 400 short films from all around the globe.

We have connected filmmakers with their audiences through short films each year, and we'd like to thank everyone for joining us! We continue to aspire to become one of the greatest film festivals in the nation. We are an international short film festival.

The festival invites people from all over the Capital Region of New York and all over the world.

Everyone is welcome to submit their short films.

We support students and first-time filmmakers too. We encourage all types of documentaries, animation, drama, comedy, experimental, music videos and horror short films.

Films will be viewed during the festival by the public. We have Q/A Panels throughout the festival. Our greatest goal is to celebrate the art with you and your viewing audience, so it's important that you have fun in the process!


International Festival

Short film festival


 Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Festival de Cortos del Palo

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Festival de Cortos del Palo

Málaga, Spain


XI Short Festival El Palo for short filmmakers born / as and / or residents in Málaga (Spain).

ONLY FOR SPANISH FILMMAKERS (Malaga) // Solo podrán presentarse al concurso cortometrajistas nacidos y/o residentes en la provincia de Málaga.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of FESTIVAL NUEVO CINE ANDALUZ DE CASARES

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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FESTIVAL NUEVO CINE ANDALUZ DE CASARES

Casares, Spain


Only for filmakers from Andalusia (Spain) or who work in Andalusia


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of South African HORRORFEST

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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South African HORRORFEST

Cape Town, South Africa


The South African HorrorFest is the first (and close on only) event of its kind on the continent, bringing an exciting array of feature films and short films from around the world to the audience, who wouldn't get to see these indie productions in the territory otherwise. 2025 is our 21st edition!

The in-person festival may look at including an on-line virtual element again for 2025, so check our social media for updates.

Access all our links at https://linktr.ee/SAhorrorfest 
and join / subscribe / follow to stay in the loop.

All movie mediums and styles are accepted, as long as it contains elements of Horror / Chiller / Terror / Monsters etc.

For instance, an animated Sci-Fi comedy with monsters will be accepted.

Due to the indie nature of the event, unfortunately screening fees cannot be offered.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Festival RIZOMA 2025

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films

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Festival RIZOMA 2025

Madrid, Spain


RIZOMA Festival Internacional de Cine & Cultura Entrelazada aims to celebrate groundbreaking work on the international scene, to discover and support new voices in Spanish and Spanish-language cinema and to echo contemporary audiovisual trends. RIZOMA also aims to facilitate the visibility and access to distribution and commercialisation of independent proposals.


HIGHLIGHTED!

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Rodinia Short Film Festival

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Rodinia Short Film Festival

Rodinia, Spain


17th Rodinia Short Film Festival 2025


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Festival Protesta (international film festival on social critique)

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Festival Protesta (international film festival on social critique)

Vic, Spain


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.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films

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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

NYC, United States


During one week of the year over 100,000 film-lovers gather in over 400 Cinemas across 6 Continents to view and vote on the Finalists Films' in the Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival - MANHATTAN SHORT is more than just one of the largest short film festivals in the world....it's the World's First Global Film Festival.

If making short films is about getting your work out there, nothing compares to MANHATTAN SHORT.

Every Film Selected is eligible to enter the Oscars:
MANHATTAN SHORT does a full week's run in a cinema in Los Angeles, California. This theater booking means all ten finalists in the 2025 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival will be eligible to enter the Oscar competition for 2026.

MANHATTAN SHORT is now in compliance with the rules governing the Oscar Awards set forth by the Academy of Motion Pictures of Arts and Sciences

Featured Musical Artist
We are excited to announce that the MANHATTAN SHORT will be featuring a Musical Artist or Band leading up to and throughout the duration of the Festival each year.

The selected Musician or Band will have his/her music featured in over four hundred venues and to over 100,000 people worldwide during the MANHATTAN SHORT intermission and in all promotional materials leading up to the festival dates, including exclusive headline billing on our website. This is a tremendous opportunity for new or unknown musical talent to have their music broadcast to our ready-made worldwide audience of eager festival attendees. It is also a unique chance to gain name recognition and immediate exposure. Check ManhattanShort.com to enter the Musical Artist Comp.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Rome Independent Film Festival  - RIFF Awards

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Rome Independent Film Festival - RIFF Awards

Roma, Italy


The Rome Independent Film Festival (RIFF) is Italy 's first independent and international film festival. Its aim is to unite enthusiasm for films and filmmaking among young filmmakers with the realities of film production and distribution.Since its first edition in 2001, RIFF has become an event that is followed with more and more interest by the public in Rome and a reference for worldwide filmmakers. In these years, the Riff has received works coming from the 5 continents, ending up being an attentive witness representative of the directions and passions of the independent film industry.

(r)evolution AI - the RIFF new section dedicated to the production of films and videos with the application of AI technology.
From this year the RIFF celebrates visual storytelling created with artificial intelligence.
This new competition section promotes innovative applications of AI technology in audiovisual production and presentation.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Miscellaneous GLBT International Film Festival of Panama

Deadline
31 Jul 2025


Published: 29 Jul 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Miscellaneous GLBT International Film Festival of Panama

Panamá, Panama


We want to position Miscellaneous GLBT International Film Festival of Panama, as the best choice for film screenings with issues related to sexual diversity.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Culture & Tourism Film Festival (CTFF) - Jaipur, India

Deadline
30 Jul 2025


Published: 28 Jul 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Culture & Tourism Film Festival (CTFF) - Jaipur, India

Jaipur, India


Culture & Tourism Film Festival (CTFF) - Jaipur, India
World Culture Summit (WCS) & World Film Tourism Summit (WFTS)
26 – 28 August 2025 | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

A grand celebration of global culture and tourism through the medium of films, the Culture & Tourism Film Festival showcases films that highlight the beauty and diversity of both. Join us in the Pink City, Jaipur, as we celebrate the rich intersection of different cultures and civilizations through cinema. Films are the carriers of culture, and cinema serves as a powerful medium to reflect and share these narratives. During the festival, not only will we enjoy this cinematic journey, but we will also host the World Culture Summit (WCS) and World Film Tourism Summit (WFTS), bringing together voices from around the world to discuss culture, cinema, and tourism.

Organised by
Jaipur Film Market-JFM, International Cinema Centre-ICC, Jaipur International Film Festival JIFF Trust & Aryan Roj Foundation

For more: https://jaipurfilmmarket.org/CultureTourismFilmFestivalJaipur.php


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of World Student Film Festival (WSFF) - Jaipur, India

Deadline
30 Jul 2025


Published: 28 Jul 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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World Student Film Festival (WSFF) - Jaipur, India

Jaipur, India


World Student Film Festival (WSFF) - Jaipur, India

World Student Cinema Summit (WSCS)
26 – 28 August 2025 | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The World Student Film Festival is a global celebration dedicated to students studying cinema from around the world. It offers a unique platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work, engage in discussions, and contribute to the evolving landscape of world cinema. Recognizing the absence of such festivals in India, this initiative has been launched to fill that gap. Alongside the festival, the World Student Cinema Summit (WSCS) will also be held annually, fostering interaction, learning, and collaboration among student filmmakers. Jaipur is excited to welcome these young visionaries who are shaping the future of cinema.

Organised by

Jaipur Film Market-JFM, International Cinema Centre-ICC, Jaipur International Film Festival JIFF Trust & Aryan Roj Foundation

For more:

https://jaipurfilmmarket.org/WorldStudentFilmFestivalJaipur.php


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video