The 2026 DIAMOND GLOBE AWARDS will be held Friday, October 23 at the CAPPA THEATER of the historic Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY.
The CAPPA THEATER with a new screen reaching the entire length of the stage, has updated state of the art lighting and sound system.
The elegant historic 200 seat theater has a stage for the presentation of the Diamond Globe Awards at the end of the evening, "AND" the festival will be live streamed worldwide by private ticket access.
Our MEGA DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD will be awarded to those attending the in-person event and presented in numerous categories and sub-categories.
Our awards also include worldwide film and music distribution!
The worldwide live stream will be in real time so if you are in another country or unable to attend the live event you can see it taking place as it is happening with all in person Q and A's and the prestigious Diamond Globe Awards at the end of the day!
In the INYFF first time filmmakers with no-budgets to seasoned pros with name talent and bigger budget films screen together in the most eclectic film festival anywhere in NY and the world. Submit today and become part of the INYFF family.
DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD WINNERS, All deliverables must be met including a trailer and the film in a Prores HQ file for distribution.
For screening at the CAPPA THEATER in Jamestown, NY an MP4 in 1920 x 1080 resolution required.
The International New York Film Festival is seeking outstanding filmmakers of all ages. Innovative, creative, unique in their vision. All genre are accepted.
Unfortunately due to the importance of the film submission revenue in operating the Festival we are unable to offer fee waivers. Recognizing the funding challenges that filmmakers face we encourage you to take advantage of the EarlyEarly Bird Deadlines.
We recognize that cinema is one of the most influential artistic disciplines in society; the language of film transcends the boundaries of the big screen, leaving an indelible mark on the memories and imaginations of every viewer.
For this reason, the 9th edition of the Chiloé International Film Festival (FICH 2026) stands as the only active film-focused cultural event in the Los Lagos Region (Region X). It showcases Chilean and international cinema across various programming strands, featuring retrospectives of established national filmmakers alongside activities designed to foster engagement with film content and language, thereby broadening participation among the island's residents.
This ninth edition will feature seven distinct programming strands to showcase the films. These include five competitive categories:
International Feature Film, National Feature Film, International Short Film, National Short Film, and Regional Short Film; a Retrospective Focus; and a Children's Strand.
1. ORGANISATION
The Salerno International Film Festival, with its registered office at Via Portacatena, 51 – 84121 Salerno (SA), tax code 80046160653, was founded in 1946 by CINECLUB SALERNO, and the Organising Committee (a non-profit organisation) is responsible for staging the annual editions.
2. OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES
Since its inception, the Salerno Film Festival has distinguished itself as a competitive event for Italian and international productions, thereby fostering ongoing dialogue on developments in world cinema.
The Festival attributes an important social function to cinema, and its aim is to constantly adapt its approach in line with the evolution of technology and new ‘audiovisual’ media.
The Festival fulfils its original mission of promoting and fostering film literacy, in keeping with its tradition, with a particular focus on independent works and technical and artistic innovation.
3. PROGRAMME
The 80th edition of the Salerno International Film Festival will take place in the city of Salerno from 23 to 28 November 2026 at the Cine-Teatro Augusteo.
In addition to the competitions for the various film sections, the Festival also features film programmes, retrospectives and side events (exhibitions, conferences, round-table discussions, etc.) as a contribution to raising awareness of the history of Italian and international cinema.
On the closing night of 28 November 2026, prizes will be awarded to the winning films and honours bestowed upon prominent figures in the artistic, social and cultural spheres. The Awards Ceremony may also be split into two separate evenings: one dedicated to ‘Specialised Cinema’ (documentaries, cartoons, etc.) and another dedicated to feature-length films and various other awards.
The films will be screened at the Cine-Teatro Augusteo, with the schedule to be determined at the discretion of the Festival Management, subject to the date of submission and the standard film entry procedures.
Both the side events and the awards ceremony will be streamed on the Festival’s social media channels.
The theme of the festival will be “Transitions: Cinema that Regenerates the Future”.
The 2026 edition takes place against a global backdrop marked by profound transitions: climatic, energy-related, technological, social, economic and cultural. These transformations are changing the way communities inhabit their territories, create value, communicate, consume resources, perceive the future and construct collective imaginaries. In this context, cinema cannot merely record reality; it can become a language capable of anticipating, interpreting and questioning it, while making complex processes understandable and accessible to all. The ecological transition, in particular, does not concern only the environment in a technical sense, but implies a shift in the way we conceive of the relationship between humanity, technology, the economy and nature. For this reason, the Festival proposes a cultural interpretation of sustainability: not merely a reduction in environmental impact, but a transformation of our perspective, narratives and social practices. Cinema thus becomes a driver of awareness and a catalyst for new collective responsibilities. his topic will be considered a preference for selection purposes but is not binding.
3 bis. AUDIENCE IN THE THEATRE
Audiences attending screenings during the festival will have the opportunity to cast a rating vote for each film they watch (votes are cast on a scale of 1 to 5, with an arithmetic mean calculated). These votes will determine the winner of the Audience Award.
DOCUMED - MEDITERRANEAN DOCUMENTARY CINEMA FESTIVAL
IN TUNISIA
9th Edition - 2026
DocuMed – Mediterranean Documentary Cinema Festival in Tunisia, organized annually by the Tunisian Documentary Cinema Association, offers screenings of creative documentaries from countries around the Mediterranean. It aims to promote the influence and dissemination of documentary films in Tunisia and to promote exchanges between professionals, creators and the public in a spirit of openness to anthropological, cultural and social diversity.
DocuMed:
- Carries humanist values, based on openness to other cultures, freedom of creation and sharing.
- Demonstrates its belonging to the world, its openness to its Maghreb, Arab and Mediterranean geographical and cultural context.
- Allows documentary cinema, as a form of questioning the world, humans and art, to participate in debates on ideas, knowledge, representations and imaginations.
- Encourages the public for the documentary film genre and allows as many people as possible to access theoretical and practical knowledge of documentary creation.
- Promotes exchange, helps to think and gives food for thought by providing access to representations of Tunisian realities and the world.
lberoandronico was founded with the aim of promoting and safeguarding citizens’ participation in the cultural, civic and social life of the local area.
The Association’s activities include the promotion of culture in all its forms (including literature, theatre, music and film), initiatives aimed at the most vulnerable groups, the practice of sport, the organisation of cultural trips, excursions and guided tours, collaboration with neighbourhood committees and educational bodies, and the development of forms of social support, civic protection and environmental conservation.
Anatomy Crime – Horror International Film Festival (A.C.H.I.F.F.)
The Anatomy Crime – Horror International Film Festival (A.C.H.I.F.F.) is an annual international showcase dedicated to independent filmmakers. Founded in 2017 by THE BASEMENT, a nonprofit Cultural and Educational Organization (B.C.E.O.), the festival was built by creators, for creators.
In a film industry dominated by studios and massive budgets, independent voices often struggle to break through. A.C.H.I.F.F. exists to change that. We provide a platform where filmmakers with limited resources — but powerful stories — can share their vision with a global audience.
At A.C.H.I.F.F., every participant receives recognition. Gold and Silver winners are honored with official certificates, while all filmmakers — regardless of category or distinction — receive personalized poster‑awards. With numerous award categories spanning narrative, performance, technical craft, and visual identity, the festival ensures that every creator leaves with something meaningful, and the celebration of cinema becomes a rich tapestry of many prizes. In addition, winners, nominees, and finalists have the option to acquire handcrafted bust‑awards, made from mineral‑based material and hand‑painted, offering a tangible keepsake of their achievement.
Why Submit to A.C.H.I.F.F.?
A Proven Legacy: For 9 years, we’ve screened hundreds of films, from 4‑day to 11‑day events, always spotlighting originality and bold storytelling.
A New Monthly Format: Starting this year, A.C.H.I.F.F. becomes a monthly festival. Each month, one film is awarded Best of the Month. The 12 monthly winners then compete at Halloween for the ultimate honor: Best Film of the Year.
Faster Recognition: Immediate selection and award notifications mean your work gets the attention it deserves without long delays.
IMDB Verified & International Prestige: A.C.H.I.F.F. is an IMDB‑verified festival, ensuring that every official selection and award is formally recognized.
Over the years, we have attracted submissions from filmmakers whose works have been screened at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals and awards, including the Academy Awards (U.S.), Sitges, Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, Cannes, Sundance, and Tribeca.
This growing network of creators highlights the festival’s reputation as a trusted platform for independent voices in horror, crime, and beyond.
✨ Submit your film today and join a festival that celebrates bold storytelling, nurtures independent talent, and brings unforgettable visions to the screen.
The municipality of Gravina di Catania and the cultural associations “Gravina Arte” and “No_Name”, organize the event “Via dei Corti” – 12th edition of the Independent Short Film Festival.
Algeciras Fantástika is a multidisciplinary cultural event specialized in matters of fantastic nature, suspense, terror and science fiction, organized by Algeciras City Council and the University of Cadiz.
IFF ZOOM - ZBLIZENIA (Jelenia Góra) is one of the largest and most important independent cinema festivals in Poland. Its aim is to present the author's cinema, ambitious, high artistic value, moving independent and original subject matter, as well as promotion of independent film art.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, we would like to inform you that the Russian films which will be submitted to the 30. IFF ZOOM-ZBLIŻENIA 2027 will not be eligible for competitions.
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.
Rueda Libre (Freewheel) is the official call of shortFilms to Cine Libre FilmFestival, we take for symbol THE WHEEL that evokes the hills of Fredonia where children running down with wheels and tires. Now cinema is taken Fredonia and the concept of roll changes cinematically .
A premier International Film Festival in Kathmandu Nepal. Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival is running since 2010. This year the 14th Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival will be organized from 27 November to 1 December 2026.
Over 60 selected films from around the globe made on human rights issues will be screened during the festival. Some screenings will be followed by a discussion on the film with the filmmakers.
The films will be screened under the following sections:
- Competition section
There will be competition section for both Nepali and International films. Films produced during 2024-2026 will be eligible to participate in this section. The films need to be based on at least one aspect of human rights. They could be both fiction and documentaries. The films need to fulfill all the criteria set by the organizing committee to be eligible for competition.
- Special Screening
Special films that could not fulfill all the criteria of the competitive section but are important in raising the human rights issues will be screened in this section. This section will also cover such films, which may not want to compete under the other section. Films from partners of the NHRIFF, which are qualified for being selected for the festival but could not participate in the competitive section due to the conflict of interest, will also be screened under this section.
- Yesteryears Eyes
Classics from the yesteryears, which deal with human rights issues, will be screened under this section.
- Partners' Panorama
This section will screen the films produced by organizations, who are partners of the 12th Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival. These films will not be recognized as official entries to the festival. But the festival will only provide a platform for the partners to showcase their works.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
****THE FESTIVAL WILL BE PHYSICAL****
****WE DON'T PAY SCREENING FEE FOR THE SELECTED FILMS*****
The Barcelona Olympic Foundation, with the support of the Barcelona City Council, organizes the BCN Sports Film 2027 – 17th BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL FICTS FESTIVAL and forms part of the WORLD FICTS CHALLENGE 2027.
The BCN Sports Film 2027 will take place in Barcelona on dates yet to be determined during February of 2027. In this seventeenth edition, the festival will have a competitive nature.
The seventeenth edition of the festival will have a hybrid format so, there will be face-to-face screenings and online screenings. The rights that the authors assign, therefore, are both for the face-to-face sessions that are held in the official venues of the contest, as well as for the sessions that will be held online through an online platform.
These Rules & Regulations have been approved by the BCN Sports Film 2027 Organising Committee. Your taking part in BCN Sports Film 2027 implies the total acceptance of these regulations.
TAFIC is one of the most important short film festivals in Argentina.
The International Film / Short Film Festival of Tapiales is a film event of important social and cultural impact, not for profit, organized by JC Films OFCT, which takes place in the town of Tapiales, a town belonging to the La Matanza party, located in the Buenos Aires province.
Tapiales Cine / Corto is also a competitive event, where the selected short films that later receive the Aboriginal Prize are screened according to the decision of the honorable jurors.
The event is carried out under the premise of exalting the popular, free and open-air character, summoning an approximate amount of 3000 spectators per edition over three days. Tapiales Cine / Corto also proposes parallel activities, such as training spaces, talks and special shows outside the competition.
The objectives of the Festival are to stimulate the increase in the quality and quantity of national short film productions aimed promptly at popular sectors, promoting the dissemination and national and international exchange of audiovisual works that account for the cultural diversity of the villages. The Tapiales Film Festival project determines its short and long term goals: In the short term, the project is limited to a period of one year, time that passes between one edition and another. During this period, the objective to be fulfilled is to provide the highest possible number of audiences with free cultural film programming, promote the production of audiovisual short films and the exchange between filmmakers from abroad and the country and carry out parallel activities that encourage people's interest in cinema and audiovisual art in general.
This edition also adds the generation of a direct containment and expression space for at-risk youth living in the La Matanza party, developing parallel activities specially aimed at them, such as a short film making workshop whose result can be exhibited. Festival days.
In the long term, the objective is more ambitious and consists of educating the public, awakening cultural interest and improving the social and professional development of the community. A long and continuous project because for the La Matanza party this is more than the realization of a film event, it is part of an event that leads to the democratization of our society and equal opportunities for all inhabitants. Before a film festival was an elitist concept, linked and reserved only to culturally elevated cities.
In our town this project encourages the development of many professionals who begin to realize their first jobs, of young people who need to expand and find a space to make their creations appreciated and of a general public that receives entertainment, content of decent quality if appreciated even outside our borders.
POST MORTEM International Horror & Bizarre Short Film Festival is a meeting point for the darkest, strangest, and most provocative visions in cinema. A space where creators and lovers of the genre come together to celebrate, challenge, and expand the limits of horror and the bizarre.
OMOVIES 19
XIX EDITION • 2026
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION REGULATIONS
LGBTQIA+ Audiovisual Works
Submission deadline: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM (CEST)
Festival dates: December 7–14, 2026 • Naples and online platform
Organized by: i Ken APS ETS Association
Article 1 — Introduction and Purpose
On the occasion of the 19th edition of OMOVIES – International LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, the i Ken APS ETS Association announces an international competition for audiovisual works exploring sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, bodies, relationships, families, communities, and LGBTQIA+ cultures through free, pluralistic, and intersectional perspectives.
Particular attention is given to questioning, understood not as an incomplete or merely transitional condition, but as a legitimate experience of self-exploration, reflection, and self-determination. OMOVIES recognizes every person's right to question their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; to take time before adopting a definition; to change, over time, the language used to describe themselves; or to choose not to adopt any label at all. Cinema has the power to restore dignity to these journeys by freeing them from the pressure of certainty, from pathologization, and from representations that reduce them to confusion, fragility, or merely a transitional stage toward a supposedly definitive identity.
The Festival also recognizes queer cultures as a diverse heritage of memories, artistic practices, languages, forms of resistance, care, kinship, and community building. From this perspective, queer represents not only an identity category or an umbrella term, but also a critical lens through which what is presented as natural, universal, or immutable can be questioned. The Festival therefore welcomes works that expand the boundaries of visibility and storytelling, challenge binary thinking, stereotypes, hierarchies, and power structures, and explore the intersections between gender, sexual orientation, origin, racialization, disability, age, social class, faith, and migration, without reducing the complexity of human experience to new rigid definitions.
The Festival is scheduled to take place from December 7 to 14, 2026, in a hybrid format, featuring both in-person screenings and events in Naples, as well as an online programme. Festival venues, schedule, and access procedures will be published on the official website www.omovies.it.
International, Ibero-American, and Chilean filmmakers submitting short films (4 to 30 minutes) to the following sections:
Chilean Short Film Competition
Ibero-American Short Film Competition.
International Short Film Competition.
International Short Film Showcase (2024-2026).
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF SHORT FILMS MADE WITH AI
COMPETENCIA REGIONAL DE CINE DE REGIÓN DE VALPARAÍSO 2024-2026.
Los Angeles CineFest is an international event. We accept local, national and international films and scripts. Film industry specialists watch films and videos, read scripts, give notes and scores.
Once a year we screen selected work at the live event in Los Angeles.
Categories:
Short Film
Short Documentary
Web Episode
Trailer
Feature Film
Feature Documentary
Animation
Student
Film about Cosmos
Music Video
Experimental
Drone Films
Web/New Media
Screenplay (Short Films)
Screenplay (Feature Films)
Television Script
Film Score
Photography (any topic, photo from the set included)
Poster (any poster, film poster included)
