Medina del Campo Film Week (SECIME) is one of the most consolidated events on the national film scene, standing out as a benchmark in the promotion and dissemination of short films, and being a key exhibitor festival for the Academy of Arts Awards. and the Cinematographic Sciences of Spain. Its main objectives are to support both new talents and established filmmakers, promote the creation and production of short films and contribute to the growth of the audiovisual industry.
The Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of Galician People) organises the Mostra Internacional de Cinema Etnográfico - Ethnographic Film Festival. 20th Mostra de Cinema Etnográfico Museo do Pobo Galego will run 12-16 March, 2025 in Santiago
de Compostela.
Call for entries from December 4,2024 to December 30,2024.
We understand ethnographic cinema in a broad sense; it refers to those productions
whose main aim is to show different aspects related to sociocultural realities as well as
a community’s way of life. It comprises films with the main focus on people, social groups and relevant historical processes that are related to anthropology and ethnography.
From April 23 to 27, 2025, the 54th edition of the Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival, one of Europe's largest festivals for up-and-coming filmmakers, will take place in Potsdam. It offers up-and-coming filmmakers from all over the world a platform to present their work to a wide audience and make contacts in the industry. Started in the 1970s as a GDR film festival for young filmmakers, Sehsüchte has established itself over the decades as an internationally important film festival and has become an integral part of Berlin and Brandenburg's cultural landscape.
Sehsüchte sees itself as a place of encounter and creation, as an event of cultural diversity and a celebration of cinema, today and tomorrow. The organization and implementation of the festival is entirely in the hands of students from the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF. This enables a dynamic exchange between young talents, media makers and researchers.
Motto: beyond
The motto of the Sehsüchte film festival in 2025 is beyond. The motto is intended to emphasize the diverse and profound aspects of the festival that go beyond the ordinary and connect both the past and the future of filmmaking. beyond embodies the idea of building a bridge between nostalgic elements and modern innovations.The focus is on the synergies that arise when different generations and perspectives, young filmmakers and industry experts, come into contact and learn from each other. beyond reflects the diversity of stories that are to be told at Sehsüchte. In an increasingly polarized social climate, we position ourselves as willing to listen to all voices and remain open. Regardless of origin, financial means, level of education, gender and our other differences, we want to offer everyone a chance for a platform. We want to think our festival beyond boxes, borders and barriers.With beyond, we invite our audience to broaden their own horizons and explore new ideas and concepts. The aim is to overcome cultural, geographical and ideological boundaries in order to create a platform for a diverse narrative.
Sections
● Fiction Film
● Documentary
● Engaged Film
● Focus: Animation
● Future: Kids
● Future: Teens
● Virtual Reality
● Exhibition - Beyond the Screen
● Schreibsüchte (Script)
● Retrospective
● Showcase
● Genre Film
Launched in 1980, our festival, the first of its category in South Korea, has grown and evolved from the Korean Short Film Festival, to become the Busan Asian Short Film Festival in 2000 and eventually the Busan International Short Film Festival in 2010 (www.bisff.org).
Taking place late April at the Busan Cinema Center, BISFF delivers a dozen awards in three competitive sections (International Competition, Korean Competition and Operation Kino) while also presenting several curated, non-competitive sections including: Guest Country, Korean Shorts, Asian Shorts, Prism, 3D Cinema, etc.
BISFF is a member of the Short Film Conference (http://shortfilmconference.com/) and of the NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema https://netpacasia.org). In 2018, it became South Korea’s first Oscar®-qualifying festival.
The Monstronale Festival is an international shortfilm festival with three competition sections (international competition, "Wild Worlds" childrens film competition and "Shortdocs" documentary film competition) Within the festival are curated programs on special themes.
The 8th edition of the International Independent Film Festival of Ibiza has developed several seus in the 5 municipalities of the Island, for first time with institutional support from the 5 City Councils, and the online version on the Filmin platform. The institutional support in Ibiza is total by adding the Departments of Culture and Tourism of the Consell Insular of Ibiza more various private sponsors in the Island.
Ibizacinefest has renewed its commitment to Ibiza and culture with a program of 132 national and international titles, exclusive premieres in Spain and with 90% of premieres in the Balearic Islands, targeted activities to professionals, shortfilms contests to discover and boost the local and Balearic talent, educational program with special screenings per students and children to create new audiences.
The reflection has also covered his space through 19 conferences after screenings with his creators and creators on his creative process and the relationship between films and problems sociocultural realities. We have arrived at 75 guests, 18 internationals.
Short films are once again the protagonists of IBZCF24 with a qualifier for the Goya Awards 2024 by curtmetratges and colaboration with the European Film Academy with the Short Films on Tour.
Activities like our first golf session or the special one dedicated to Quinqui Cinema with the collaboration of the UNED of the Balearic Islands University.
They have been completely successful.The commitment to the industry is materialized with the Masterclass fees of first national level by Ion de Sosa and Laura Ferrés that even more. We have noticeably increased our in-person audience, by 38 sessions, with online tot l´estat thanks to our 14 program llargmetratges, 3 d'ells of Balearic production, to Filmin, with the presence in communication media, with international articles and a notable increase in impacts respect to the 2023 edition. We will continue to believe in committed author films, bothnecessary views, which is poden moure in fons i form at the margins of the norms of commercial cinema, with total freedom creative.
Xavi Herrero
Director and programmer IBZCF2-European Film Academy Member
We are announcing SPIFF 2022, which will take place during 3 days in August 2022.
The winners will receive cash prizes!
The total prize fund is 600$!
Don't miss a chance to screen your film in Saint-Petersburg and win money!
Saint-Petersburg International Film Festival (SPIFF) includes:
- cash prizes, statuettes and diplomas
- the most reviewed by filmmakers film festival in Russia.
- only live screenings at the best venues of the biggest northern city in the World
SPIFF - International Film Festival of short films and animation, started in 2017 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.
Saint-Petersburg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petersburg) - one of the most beautiful places in the World with more than 5 million citizens and many, many, many film lovers.
Our motto: No internet screenings - only live show!
International Short Film Fest VKRATZE!
2022 topic: Universal and Unique, General and Private.
Event dates: December, 2022.
Place: Volgograd, Russia.
3 competition programs in categories (fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, videoart)
- Main intrenational competition,
- Russian open competition,
- Films for children competition.
Days of German and Russian short films “Vkratze!” have been held in Volgograd since 2013 in the perspective of cultural exchange, dialogue and cooperation between art communities of the two countries, popularization of present-day audio-visual culture in Volgogard Region. International competition within the festival is a review of independent short films from Russia and Germany as well as films from all over the world. This festival also operates as a forum for authors exploring the sphere of audio-visual art in short-film section.
New 2025 Season OPEN.
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The Wild Indie Sci-fi & Fantasy Film Festival continues to celebrate our favourite genres of film. Enter once, your film is assessed for all the categories (see note below). It's a shorts specific festival and there are prizes for some categories. We are trying to get more all the time. We'll confirm prizes for the new season between the hyphens below.
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News Oct 24 - First Prize Sponsor - Announcement week commencing 20th Oct.
News Oct 24 - Open
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The last season of WISFFF brought us to a new home in Genesis Cinema - London. And this season, we are staying. There is a lovely welcoming "film-o-phile" vibe going on at the cinema, which resulted in lots of fun, and a surprising amount of networking. WISFFF continues to grow with more entries and awards and prizes than ever before We also had an awesome and ever growing selection of films at the screening. There are some photos of the various events on here.
Awards wise, there are a number of challenges, awards and prizes for Micro (2min), Mini (10min), and Short (25min) film categories within the genre.
The 2022 Early Bird Teaser can be viewed at:
https://youtu.be/8at62y06D_0
The 2021 trailer can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/pQezUJrQroY
News for the 2024-5 season will come to you via the the social media channels, particularly the Facebook Page, mainly because the text isn’t limited in characters like other channels.
To answer a question asked all the time. Yes HORROR is included and has it's own sub-genera award.
The festival is open to all (UK, Worldwide, The Up/Down/LSide/RSide Dimensions, even the Outer Spiral Arm (of the Galaxy). English is the festivals first language ; other languages are welcome but should be closed captioned to English. Awards are listed in full below.
If we've had the good fortune to see an advert for your film and sent you a discount/waiver it's because we really want you to enter. We make films and enter festivals ourselves so we know just how many offers you'll get on a marketing cycle. If you've got an offer from us, it's because we think your film fits? If you we didn't see your ad'... ask us... filmmaking is about networking.
This event is completely independent of Wild Indie's production (but again ask us if you want to find out about any of those projects).
The festival’s mission is to spread the knowledge of film art, especially in the form of short films, in order to show the public all the different aspects of contemporary international cinema.
The Annual Copenhagen Film Festival is an international independent film festival held annually in Copenhagen, Denmark. It aspires to promote, recognize and support independent filmmakers throughout the world by hosting a variety of awards in order to provide the best opportunities for filmmakers to get recognized in a very competitive industry. Selected films will be screened in Copenhagen and have the opportunity to get into contact with our partnering production company.
ACFF is run in association with Close:Up, a collection of international film festivals supporting indie filmmaking. By establishing a working network among filmmakers, producers and marketing professionals, we share one common goal: to forge productive and lasting relationships between independent filmmakers and audiences.
Films entered in multiple categories are eligible to win several awards.
Award of Recognition - Submissions that don't make the screening schedule but receive an award for the quality and close competition of their work. Laurels can be sent via mail by request or downloaded from our website once the list has been announced.
Nominations - Films nominated for awards will be contacted on the notification date and also listed on our website.
Screening - Films selected for screening will be notified at least 1 month prior to the festival!
Award winners will be announced at our festival and receive hard-copy Award certificates, winner laurels, free entry at other renowned film festivals and other prizes!
After the Awards Ceremony a networking event will take place for all the filmmakers and guests to mingle!
We look very much forward to reviewing your work and inviting you to the cozy city of Copenhagen!
Our last event was held with great success on the 15-16th March 2019 at Husets Biograf.
We are now open for submissions for our 4th edition in 2020!
The International Film Festival on the Island FECISLA, is a film event that has as its lines the identity and culture of African descent, childhood and youth and the environment, permeating and impacting from an educational and cultural process the majority of the native population of Fuerte Island and the diversity of visitors from different parts of the planet who come to our festival.
Experience the latest Festival Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPUHR_YotMI&ab_channel=MiraBanLtd
Welcome to the fifth edition of the MiraBan UK Film Awards (MUFA), an annual London-based Independent Film Festival driven by diversity and inclusivity. We are members of BFI Film Audience Network, Film Hub London and Winners of the BFI Film Exhibition Fund.
MUFA is the brainchild of MiraBan Ltd, a creative content company specialising in film festival management and distribution, brought to life by its dedicated fans, followers, and subscribers.
Our primary goal is to shine a global spotlight on emerging and seasoned independent filmmakers, celebrating artistic excellence while highlighting exceptional British and International films that champion diversity.
Inaugurated on December 7th, 2018, the first MUFA edition premiered at the iconic Electric Cinema, a historic venue that holds a legacy of pioneering filmmaking. With a heritage dating back to 1910, the Electric Cinema was one of Britain's first electrically powered motion picture exhibition locations—a hub for independent film pioneers.
MUFA is a festival of and for independent filmmakers, embracing diversity and inclusivity in auteur cinema. Behind MUFA's success stands a team of active film practitioners who share a passion for elevating independent cinema.
MUFA welcomes submissions across a range of categories, including International and UK Feature Films, Short Narratives (Comedy or Drama), Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Experimental, Animation, Editing, Screenplay, Film Score, Acting Performance, Film Script, and more.
Learn more about us on Youtube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook:
Visit our website: mirabanukfilmawards.co.uk
Bases STAR FILM FESTIVAL 2021
Duration short films 1 minute to 49 minutes. Feature films: 50 min minim
Films made from 2015 to 2021
Inscription FREE until August 31st
From September 1st the inscription is €3
Any cinematographic gender can participate
Deadline submission january 1st 2021 / Screen January 17th 2021
Submit films by Click for Festivals, Filmfreeway, Festhome
All registered films (whether selected or not) will be eligible for the AUDIENCE AWARD. This Award may be won by popular vote on the website that indicates the Film Festival. Voting will begin after the Last Deadline until the day of the Festival
Our Film Festivals have double type of screenings:
- Online: On the Vimeo platform there will be a private screening only accessible to festival guests. This screening will be online for 24 hours, to facilitate viewing to guests
- Live: We have agreements with several emblematic venues in Barcelona. It is necessary to confirm the assistance to the venue. In both projections you can vote online for the Audience Award
The Awards will be known the day after the screenings
Films not selected will have the opportunity to enter the Official Selectionby public vote. After the Deadline a vote will be opened for 3 days and the 4 most voted films will go to the Official Selection with the possibility of winning the Award
Participants voluntarily accept the basis of this film festival
Cedar City's very first film festival was founded by independent filmmaker Jared Lombardo, Indies and IPAs aims to combine two of life's greatest pleasures: beer and cinema. With six delicious beers on tap courtesy of Policy Kings Brewery and a lineup of excellent short films, this 21+ event will surely be a night to remember. Tickets to the event are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are very limited so do not delay! Our selection of films will demonstrate a mastery of the form with a focus on telling impactful and entertaining stories. The winner of the "Judge's Choice Award" will win a prize of $150 and the winner of the "Audience Favorite Award" voted on by those in attendance of the event will win a $50 prize. The event will also feature a special screening of Jared Lombardo's film "Thereafter". Our aim is to impact the community and the art of cinema while having an amazing time doing it!
Kolkata International Micro Film Festival is an International Short & Micro Film Festival, running in its First Year. The festival is the brain child of Mrs. Shilpi Bhowmik, Mr. Soham Bhowmik, Mr. Rohan Bhowmik and Mr. Bivas Guha (Advocate) organised by Guha & Associates and Creative Mindworx.
The festival invites all short film makers,micro film makers with their short and micro films, in the live action and Animation genre, in any language (with English Subtitle), within a duration of 22 minutes (including the title and credits).
The festival aims to showcase the best of latest National and International Short Films of the world in front of the Film lovers of Kolkata, India.
Interactive Festival where the public enjoys Short Films, theater, music and surprises.
The public participates in an active way during the event.
We accept any gender except Horror. Open to all types of filmmakers, whether professional or amateur.
The festival will be held in the town of Gavà, Barcelona (Spain), in mid-February. The VIII Edition will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
SHORT TO THE POINT (STTP) is an international network of distribution, broadcast and promotion of short films. Since 2009, SHORT TO THE POINT has gone through several steps and right now it has gathered some awesome projects under its umbrella.
STTP MONTHLY AWARDS
Each month, our jury selects the winning short films for each category: Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Narrative Short, Best Student Short, Best Young Director, Best Documentary Short, Best Animation Short, Best Experimental Short, Best Music Video, Best Amateur Short, Special Jury Award.
STTP ANNUAL AWARDS GALA [EVENT: AWARDS CEREMONY]
All monthly winners at STTP Monthly Awards will compete at SHORT to the Point annual event. Each year, we organize a ceremony where we give awards and trophies to our winners for all categories of films.
SHORT FILM FACTORY by STTP [EVENT: MONTHLY SHORT FILM SCREENINGS]
Monthly screenings of short films in unconventional places!
Short Film Factory (by STTP) aims to bring short films in the most unconventional places where young people get used to spend time. Clubs, bars, cafes, bookshops and pubs of the most important cities will be hosts of the awesome festival films of SHORT TO THE POINT. We organize this event in more than 33 cities from Romania and in Chisinau, Moldova.
STTP FILM WORKSHOP [EVENT: FILM CAMP]
STTP Film Workshop is a solution for young talents to exercise their skills in filmmaking. They receive free guidance from specialists in cinematography, and they also receive free access to the adequate equipment and crew, in order to achieve a professional short film. The main goal of the STTP FILM WORKSHOP project is to initiate the young filmmakers in the art of film. This project is organized each year as a culture camp, in different beautiful places from Romania like Danube Delta or Transylvania.
THE WALLS TELL STORIES by STTP [EVENT: SHORT FILM SCREENINGS]
The walls tell stories (by STTP) brings to the people’s attention the short film in a very attractive way. The walls of buildings in the historic center of cities selected to participate in the festival will come to life for about 4 hours. Dozens of short stories that address the public in the form of films will entertain the film lovers, art lovers, bystanders, or even the curious that pass nearby. THE WALLS TELL STORIES wants to establish a connection between the people and the environment they live in, through film.
SHORT TO THE POINT comes with a number of opportunities for promoting, broadcasting and distributing the films entered into the festival. STTP offers professionals and amateurs the opportunity to see their short films projected in unconventional cinemas across Romania.
• 33+ cities of Romania have met the SHORT TO THE POINT film festival and the concept of short film;
• Over 1 million STTP ads were printed in the pages of romanian media publications;
• Hours of advertising on radio stations across the country;
• Hours of advertising on Tv stations across Romania;
• Over 5000 short films have been signed up until now within STTP.
El programa “Versión Española” (TVE) y la Fundación SGAE (SGAE), convocan el XXII Concurso Iberoamericano de Cortometrajes “Versión Española / SGAE”, orientado a la difusión y fomento de los nuevos autores en el sector de la creación audiovisual
The 6th edition of the KOMANE Festival of Cameroonian medium-length film will take place from February 6 to 8, 2020, under the theme: "IS CINEMA CONSIDERED AS A MAJOR ELEMENT MOJAR ELEMENT OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT?"
It is organized by the Association of Young Actors of Cameroonian Cinema (AJACC), in collaboration with KOMANE FILMS, whose General Delegate are Martial KOUAMO NKENGNE: film director and screenwriter and the Delegate for the Diaspora Dr. Armand NGHEMKAP, emergency physician and man of culture.
The KOMANE festival takes place in the city of Dschang. Screenings take place in the partner theaters. Some screenings are also organized in schools (colleges, high schools, and universities) and in the public spaces of the MENOUA department for the rapprochement towards the young public, in addition to the workshops of training and radio conferences broadcast.
The 6th edition of KOMANE aims to promote the distribution of medium-length films, to discover several films out of competition, the detection of talents of the seventh art, to create an annual platform for exchange between Cameroonian filmmakers. here and the diaspora, to offer programs for our
televisions, to open our businesses to commercials close to the company left to account, and to promote a better knowledge of the cultural and tourist heritage of Cameroon.
