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Deadline
30 Apr 2025


Published: 28 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Goiamum Audiovisual Festival

Natal, Brazil


11º GOiAMuM AUDIOVISUAL
O FESTIVAL GOIAMUM AUDIOVISUAL - 11ª Edição será realizado no mês de julho de 2025, com datas a serem divulgadas nos canais de comunicação do festival, desde a cidade de Natal/RN, nordeste brasileiro, com sessões presenciais e gratuitas.

A programação do FESTIVAL GOIAMUM AUDIOVISUAL - 11ª Edição é composta por filmes de curta e longa-metragem brasileiros distribuídos entre mostras competitivas e paralelas.

Em vista deste regulamento, considera-se filme brasileiro toda obra que possua Certificado de Produto Brasileiro (CPB) registrado junto à Agência Nacional do Cinema (ANCINE); no caso de co-produções, considera-se brasileira obra cuja empresa produtora majoritária seja brasileira.

O FESTIVAL GOIAMUM AUDIOVISUAL - 11ª Edição é uma realização da Casa de Produção, Bobox Produções e Nuvem Nuvem Produções, todas sediada na cidade de Natal/RN.


O 11º Festival Goiamum Audiovisual é uma produção Casa de Produção, Bobox Produções e Nuvem Nuvem Produções. Realização: Prefeitura do Natal, Fundação José Augusto, Secretaria de Estado da Cultura, Governo do RN, Lei Paulo Gustavo, Ministério da Cultura e Governo Federal.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
30 Apr 2025


Published: 28 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Short South

Polla, Italy


ORGANIZERS

Cultural Association Time & Memory organizes the thirteenth edition of the Short Film Festival called "SHORT TO SOUTH", to be held in Polla (SA)ITALY from the 21 - 22 June 2025 at the Auditorium "Holy Nicolicchio".


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
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Deadline
29 Apr 2025


Published: 27 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Mostra De Cinema Jove d’Elx

Elx, Spain


Festival of short films made by young people from 14 to 30 years old.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
29 Apr 2025


Published: 27 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
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Niagara Canada International Film Festival

Niagara Falls, Canada


Niagara Canada International Film Festival (NCIFF) is an IMDb qualifying festival conducting an innovative international film festival and invites participation from aspiring and upcoming independent filmmakers. A unique film Festival, focusing on opportunity creation for global filmmakers.

[Niagara Canada International Film Festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between Canadian & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. NCIFF also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.]

Our festival supports independent cinema across formats and aims to showcase the best talent & cinema from across the globe.

Also, The Niagara Canada International Film Festival is an annual showcase of World Cinema created by world film makers. Films include short, feature, documentaries and Social & Music which explore the culture, history and tradition. It is a unique festival to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the film industry from Canada, USA, Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.

Reaching a potential audience of millions of Ontario-based movie lovers, NIFF (Niagara Canada International Film Festival) provides a unique cultural destination for Niagara and Ontario based ex-patriots to connect with the culture of home through the magic of cinema.

Our Vision:

"Bringing the World to Niagara Falls, Canada through a shared passion for film and the power of storytelling.”

Our Mission

The Niagara Canada International Film Festival is dedicated to the discovery and promotion of Film Makers, Storytellers and Artists and sharing with audiences. Everyone has a story to tell, our goal is to inspire and encourage people to share their stories using the media of film and to create events that enable the sharing of those stories across communities and beyond.

We accept all genres of films from all over the world. We create an opportunity for filmmakers to get their films judged and let them compete with other filmmakers. We perform a comprehensive evaluation process and select only high-quality films.

NCIFF is an IMDb qualifying Festival
https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0073754/


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
29 Apr 2025


Published: 27 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Avant-Garde Horror & Fantasy Film Festival

Novigrad-Cittanova, Croatia


Avant-Garde Horror & Fantasy Film Festival (AGHFFF) is a bold new force in the global genre circuit, celebrating boundary-pushing horror and fantasy cinema in the breathtaking coastal town of Novigrad - Cittanova, Istria. From slasher to surrealist, folk horror to experimental and hybrid fantasy, AGHFFF showcases daring films that thrill, shock, and mesmerize the senses.

The 1st Edition (June 5th - 8th, 2025) will transform the stunning CMIK - CMC Novigrad - Cittanova cinema including its open-air venue into a pulsating genre film wonderland, complete with exclusive industry panels, a celebrity masterclass, and engaging filmmaker networking nights. Backed by renowned European genre film festivals, AGHFFF is on a mission to establish Istria and Croatia as a premier hub for the celebration and promotion of captivating genre filmmaking. More than just a festival, AGHFFF is a movement, bringing filmmakers, cinephiles, audiences and industry insiders together to freely connect and explore new horizons in genre storytelling—without red ropes. If your film dares to break boundaries, AGHFFF wants it!


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
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Deadline
28 Apr 2025


Published: 26 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
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Meta Morph AI Film Award

London, United Kingdom


Noun. metamorph (plural metamorphs) (biology) an organism that has undergone metamorphosis.

Welcome to the Meta Morph Award 2025, a celebration of the beautiful merging of AI technology and traditional filmmaking. Just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, the film industry is evolving, and we are here to showcase this metamorphosis. Together with our esteemed collaborator, Morphic Studios, we aim to honour the spirit that drives the creation of AI-driven cinematic masterpieces.

We will bring filmmakers, animators, AI technologists, and content creators together to celebrate their collective achievements and inspire future collaborations.


JUDGES

- John Rhys-Davies - A renowned actor known for his roles in iconic films such as "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "Indiana Jones". John brings his extensive acting experience and deep understanding of storytelling to our judging panel.

- Barry H. Waldman - An accomplished producer with a prolific career in film production. Barry has worked on major blockbusters like "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Transformers", and his keen eye for production quality and innovation will be invaluable.

- David Nutter - An Emmy-winning director celebrated for his work on acclaimed television series such as "Game of Thrones" and "The X-Files". David’s directorial expertise and visionary approach will greatly enrich our evaluation process.

- Laura Gregory - Founder of Great Guns, a global creative content company. Laura's pioneering work in advertising and content creation has set new standards in the industry. Her insight into creative excellence and cutting-edge production will be critical in judging entries.

- Cassandra Brooksbank - A dynamic director known for her compelling storytelling and innovative direction. Cassandra’s experience in directing both films and commercials brings a fresh and creative perspective to our panel.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
28 Apr 2025


Published: 26 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
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PREMIO ATENA NIKE

Catania , Italy


The Atena Nike Film Award, now in its fourth edition, is characterized by the space it dedicates more and more each year to emerging talents and first works.
From this year, feature films can also be registered

We are already working on the fourth edition, that of 2025
the theme, like every year, is linked to social issues

location of the new edition and the dates in the phase are being updated - period June 2025.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Other



 
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Deadline
28 Apr 2025


Published: 26 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
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CSUN Cinema Club Cinefest

Northridge, United States


CSUN Cinema Club is excited to announce we will hold our 5th Annual CineFest Short Film Festival at CSUN's Noski Auditorium on May 9th, 2025 from 2-5PM.

CineFest is a Film Festival focusing on exhibiting short films made by CSUN students.
Selected films will be shown on the big screen in the Noski Auditorium on CSUN campus in front of a live audience.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
27 Apr 2025


Published: 25 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Tlanchana Fest, Film and Digital Art Festival

Zinacantepec , Mexico


Tlanchana Fest, Festival of Cinema and Digital Art is carried out by Tlanchana Cultura Audiovisual AC, in order to create an exhibition space for emerging talents from Mexico and the world, by combining elements that promote cinematographic creation in conjunction with new media and digital art.

The 9th Edition of Tlanchana Fest will be held from July 3 to 5, 2025 and will feature a series of screenings, conferences and workshops, as well as facilities and other activities that will be carried out virtually and in person and that will serve as an incentive for the work in cinematographic and digital art matters.


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
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Deadline
27 Apr 2025


Published: 25 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Gastro Film Fest

Osijek, Croatia


The festival has an international character and all authors with films in compliance with other propositions can participate. Films selected for competition will be judged in two categories:

1. FILM RECIPE - a sort of documentary that should display complete image and/or text instructions for preparation of culinary creations (meals, drinks or deserts), including information about required ingredients and sequence of work. Based on those, after watching film one should be able to prepare the recipe.

2. OPEN CATEGORY - a film that should thematize or depict content related to food and/or drink.

Duration of individual films submitted is limited to 15 minutes.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
27 Apr 2025


Published: 25 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Animated Shorts Film Festival

Barcelona, Spain


Cultura Groovy, in collaboration with Frames by Friends, presents the second edition of the Animated Shorts Film Festival.

This festival offers animators in Barcelona the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another.

Submit your film for a chance to share your work in person with a supportive audience and connect with other creatives in your field.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Animation



 
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Deadline
27 Apr 2025


Published: 25 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
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ExpresaFest

Las Palmas de GC, Spain


EXPRESAFEST MENTAL HEALTH is a short film festival aimed at raising awareness on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and youth suicide prevention through audiovisual storytelling. Open to filmmakers residing in the Canary Islands. The festival features public screenings, online educational content with industry experts, and a final awards gala.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Music Video



 
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Deadline
27 Apr 2025


Published: 25 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
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I Festival Internacional Goitacá de Cinema

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


These guidelines establishes the rules for the selection of Brazilian and international short and feature films to be screened in the competitive programs that will comprise the program of the 1st Goitacá International Film Festival, organized by Quiprocó Filmes, taking place from August 19 to 24, 2025, in Campos dos Goytacazes.

1. OBJECTIVE

The Goitacá International Film Festival aims to promote and disseminate Brazilian and international independent cinema through film screenings, debates, and the exchange between audiences, filmmakers, producers, industry professionals, curators, exhibitors, distributors, and critics. The event includes the International Competitive Program, the Brazilian Competitive Program, the Zezé Motta Program (focused on racial and gender diversity), the Olhares da Planície Program (showcasing films produced in the countryside of Rio de Janeiro), and the Kbrunquinho Program (focused on youth and children's content).
The program also includes a Training Program (workshops and labs), the Goitacá Cine Market (a space for developing new audiovisual projects and networking opportunities), and the North and Northwest Fluminense Cinema and Audiovisual Seminar, featuring panels, lectures, and roundtables.

2. PROGRAMS

2.1. The festival will consist of the following programs:

a) Brazilian Competitive Program:
For short and feature-length fiction and documentary films, whether previously released in Brazil or not. The curatorial team will prioritize contemporary themes, narrative innovation, and strong artistic voices.

b) International Competitive Program:
For short and feature-length fiction and documentary films, whether previously released in Brazil or abroad or not. The curatorial team will prioritize contemporary themes, narrative innovation, and strong artistic voices.

c) Zezé Motta Program:
Dedicated to showcasing and encouraging new distribution windows for Black Brazilian cinema. This section features fiction and documentary short and feature films addressing racial and gender diversity, with priority given to works directed and/or written by Black creators. Named in honor of actress Zezé Motta, born in Campos dos Goytacazes.

d) Kbrunquinho Program:
A competitive section for short and feature films aimed at children and young audiences (Rated: All Ages). Open to all genres, including fiction, documentary, action, animation, and more. A space for young viewers to experience a film festival environment.

e) Olhares da Planície Program:
A competitive section for short and feature films produced in the countryside of Rio de Janeiro state. The curatorial team will value local filmmakers and support the emergence of new talent.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
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Deadline
25 Apr 2025


Published: 23 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
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Curtas na Cesta

Lisboa, Portugal


Since June 2024, we have been organising independent and international cinema screenings in Lisbon, its focus being short films.

Our festival's mission is to make culture accessible to everyone!

Curtas na Cesta is Shorts in the Basket in english because we dedicate our time into harvesting the best and freshest cinema out there.


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
25 Apr 2025


Published: 23 Apr 2025
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Rural FilmFest

Camp d'Elx, Spain


Rural FilmFest, member of Green Film Network (GFN), is an international itinerant film festival, which offers a current overview of international documentary film, fiction and animation in a short, medium and long format related to the rural world, ecology, sustainability and natural and cultural resources. Rural FilmFest is not a common film festival, it is a unique and unrepeatable event. It is a summer camp, with excursions, multi-adventure, geocaching awards ceremony (Yes, you read that right. As a filmmaker you will have to find your trophy at the closing gala via GPS coordinates), international coexistence, dance, party and lifelong friendships. It is the experience of your life and if you attend, you will not want it goes over and you will want to return next year... Just read the reviews to discover the opinions of other filmmakers who have attended the Rural FilmFest. If you have a fiction film, animation or documentary whether it is a short film or a feature film, do not hesitate to submit.


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Valdivia International Film Festival

Deadline
25 Apr 2025


Published: 23 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films

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Valdivia International Film Festival

Valdivia, Chile


Valdivia International Film Festival showcases Chilean and international cinema in five competitive categories: Feature Competition, Youth Feature Competition, Latin American and Caribbean Short Film Competition, Latin American and Caribbean Children’s Short Film Competition and Chilean Short Film Competition for Film Students. Its non-competitive program includes historical retrospectives, contemporary filmmakers’ retrospectives, political cinema, avant-garde cinema, genre, and a children-family oriented cinema slot.

1.- OBJECTIVES
The festival aims to offer Chilean and foreign filmmakers a place to screen and to compete, and by doing so, promoting national and international film works of artistic quality.

2. DATES
The festival will be held from October 13th to 19th, 2025, in Valdivia, Chile.


HIGHLIGHTED!

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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



 
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Deadline
25 Apr 2025


Published: 23 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
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Horrorant Film Festival FRIGHT NIGHTS

Athens, Greece


Horrorant Film Festival ‘FRIGHT NIGHTS’ is an international horror film festival organised by a genre film distributor and held annually at the best equipped theatres in the heart of Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece.


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other



 
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Deadline
25 Apr 2025


Published: 23 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
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Festival Internazionale del Cortometraggio Corti Sul Lettino Cinema E Psicoanalisi

Naples, Italy


After the success of the previous editions, sealed by the presence of the art director Roberto Faenza, Giuseppe Piccioni, Marco Risi, Ettore Scola, Alessandro Haber, Alessandro D’Alatri, Giò Giò Franchini, Mimmo Calopresti, Daniele Luchetti , Marina Confalone, Cristina Donadio, Marco Mario de Notaris, Guido Lombardi, Nunzia Schiano and Nandp Paone as chairpersons of the jury, Ignazio Senatore, psychiatrist and film critic, will conduct the annual Festival of Short Films “I Corti sul lettino – Cinema e Psicoanalisi” aimed at Italian and foreign filmmakers. This festival is reported on IMDB.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic



 
Logo of New Hope Film Festival

Deadline
25 Apr 2025


Published: 23 Apr 2025
 Has submission fees
Short films
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New Hope Film Festival

New Hope, United States


MISSION & OBJECTIVE

New Hope Film Festival is especially interested in discovering and nurturing talented but underappreciated filmmakers from around the globe.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The 15th Edition New Hope Film Festival will take place from August 15-24, 2025. A hybrid festival with a combination of physical and virtual events, the New Hope Film Festival offers currently rare opportunities for in-person networking and audience interaction. The Festival owns and uses first class audio-video components for screenings, with 4K laser projection, reference-level surround sound processing and other high quality, carefully-selected components. If offered, virtual screenings employ state-of-the-art security, including DRM Encryption, a 7-day limitation for viewing and optional geo-blocking. Virtual screenings do not include live streaming events.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
24 Apr 2025


Published: 22 Apr 2025
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Mirepeisset film encounters

Mirepeisset, France


Screening of short films


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction