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Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films

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Mexico International Short Film Festival - SHORTS MÉXICO

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, Mexico


ENGLISH: SHORTS MÉXICO 20TH EDITION

CALL FOR ENTRIES – SUBMIT YOUR FILM

SHORTS MEXICO has become the largest International short film festival in Latin America. Do not miss the chance to be part of its 20th celebration.

FILM SUBMISSION REGULATIONS

SHORTS MEXICO - Mexico International Short Film Festival call for entries begins February 17th through May 31st, 2025 at 23:59 (CST) Mexico City. We are open to receive Short Films from all over the world inviting all production genres.

SHORTS MEXICO is recognized as the biggest International short film festival in Iberoamerica. An international exhibition platform specialized in short films. It promotes cinema creative expressions, diverse voices, distinctive and innovative visions, bold quality films from filmmakers from all over the world. At SHORTS MEXICO we encourage the growth and development of short films as well as the filmmakers.

The 20th Edition of SHORTS MEXICO will be held from September 1st through the 30th 2025 in Mexico City. The National Cinematheque of Mexico is the main venue of the festival, and the most prestigious cinema venue in the country. The festival amounts other important venues as CINEMEX Theaters, one of the largest cinema chains in the world, famous Vasconcelo´s Library, Centro Cultural Universitario de la UNAM, CDMX´s Cultural Centers, etc. The festival amounts over 70 venues in Mexico, and holds exhibitions in every one of the 32 States of the Mexican Republic, so the event truly occurs throughout the entire country of Mexico. Since the pandemic, SHORTS MÉXICO is presented in a hybrid format, holding virtual and televised exhibitions as well, having over 1 million spectators per edition.

Throughout the year the festival features previews, exhibitions, retrospectives and master classes. The Shorts Mexico Tour includes cities, towns and villages of Mexico, as well as exhibitions in various countries around the world. Shorts Mexico Academy, consists in master classes and conferences, an academic offer aimed at developing professionalization in various specialized areas of filmmaking. The festival will also present Shorts México Pitching Competition, Work In Progress Contest, and its Screenplay Short Film Competition, with the goal of encouraging and promoting the creation and production of quality films.

FESTIVAL SECTIONS

COMPETITIVE SECTIONS
INTERNATIONAL Competition (Live Action, Animation and Documentary)
IBEROAMERICAN Competition (Live Action, Animation and Documentary)
MEXICAN Competition (Live Action, Animation, Documentary, NeoMex)

Once your short film is registered, you are eligible to participate in all the festival sections, either competitive, showcase, or special programes.

SHORTS MEXICO’S SHOWCASE - FESTIVAL´S FAVORITES / OUT OF COMPETITION

International - Iberoamerican
- World Cinema
- Queer Shorts (LGBTTTQ+)
- Fantascorto (Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror)
- Ecoshorts (Environmental Conservation)
- Kids
- Indigenous Peoples
- Afro Shorts (African diaspora and culture)
- Fun Shorts (Comedy)
- Experimental
- International (Live Action, Animation, Documentary, Experimental)
- AI Shorts (Artificial Intelligence)

Mexican
- Mexican (Live Action, Documentary)
- Pueblos Indígenas y Originarios
- Infantil – Kids
- Mujeres Mexicanas en el Cine
- Queer Shorts (LGBTTTQ+)
- Afro Shorts (Cultura y Diáspora Africana)
- Fantascorto (Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror)
- Experimental
- Ecoshorts (conservación ambiental)
- Funshorts (Cine de Comedia)
- AI Shorts (Inteligencia Artificial)


HIGHLIGHTED!

International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
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Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films


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PIETRASANTA Film Festival

Pietrasanta, Italy


We are proud to present the fifth edition of the competition dedicated to short films is hosted in Pietrasanta.

In 1877 the poet Giosué Carducci praised this municipality now known, internationally, for its arts and crafts, such as the prestigious laboratories of marble, the famous foundries, numerous art galleries. With their work and with their presence, the artists, alongside the studios hosting authoritative masters from around the world, have made this town an open air museum. For such reasons, Mondo Cinema chose the beautiful city of Pietrasanta the ideal venue for their international film festival of short films, which aims to give visibility to authors that are little known to the general public, in a artistic and cultural environment known and appreciated worldwide.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Nevada City Film Festival

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Nevada City Film Festival

Nevada City, United States


Since 2001, the Nevada City Film Festival (NCFF) has brought top independent film, music and comedy, along with attracting thousands of attendees, international filmmakers, and industry guests to the historic Gold Rush era town of Nevada City, California. Nevada City is known for its sophisticated and supportive arts and cultural scene, and makes screening a film here a positive, encouraging and exciting experience.

NCFF is often referred to as the “Sundance of the Sierra” for its emphasis on fiercely independent cinema that showcases innovative, progressive and exciting new voices in film.

NCFF is known for recognizing and supporting new talent including filmmakers such as Jonathan Krisel (Portlandia), Patrick Brice (CREEP, The Overnight), Academy Award-Winning director Lucy Walker (Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom, The Crash Reel), Academy Award-nominated director and animator Daisy Jacobs (The Bigger Picture), director Kat Candler (Hellion), director Rick Alverson (Entertainment), animator and performance artist Miwa Matryek, director David Zellner (Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter), animator Galen Pehrson, and directors Mark and Jay Duplass, among others.

In previous years NCFF has hosted filmmakers such as Mike Mills, Miranda July, Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim (Cartoon Networks Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!), and comedians including Tig Notaro, Mari Bamford, Nick Kroll, Natasha Leggero, and Marc Maron. Past NCFF judges have included award-winning producers and directors, plus writers from The Huffington Post, New York Times, McSweeneys, San Francisco Chronicle, Rolling Stone Magazine, and Pop-Up Magazine.

Professional, student, and amateur filmmakers are invited to submit short and feature length films including documentaries, animation, narrative, and comedy.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Digital Griffix Awards

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Digital Griffix Awards

Montreal, Canada


Digital Griffix film awards changed a bit over the years and is now an IMDB listed international online awards competition taking place each three months.

Each three months our jury determines the best films in each category. Note that we do NOT screen films online or onsite. The films are screened privately by the jury. Our goal is to help filmmakers take the next step in their career. Our jury is composed of award winning filmmakers who perfectly understand the hard work put in independent filmmaking !




International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other



 
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Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Fascurt, Masnou Short Film Festival

EL MASNOU, Spain


ONLY FOR FILM-MAKERS FROM SPAIN // SOLO PARA CINEASTAS ESPAÑOLES


Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Los Angeles Urban Film Festival (Online)

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Los Angeles Urban Film Festival (Online)

Santa Monica, United States


LAUFF has continued to grow and develop into an important screening opportunity for filmmakers. We screen feature and short films of every genre. We are no longer accepting submissions via DVD.

We make the process simple, you can submit to our festival through Festhome.

LAUFF is an Online Screening Festival.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of San Francisco Frozen Film Festival

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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San Francisco Frozen Film Festival

San Francisco, United States


Awarded MovieMaker Magazine's "20 Coolest Film Festivals In the World"
MovieMaker Magazine's "Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Fee"

The San Francisco Frozen Film Festival (SFFFF) is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2006 that is dedicated to creating avenues for independent filmmakers, youth, filmmakers of conscience, and artists from underserved communities to come together and exhibit their work to the widest possible audience.

The San Francisco Frozen Film Festival is held every summer in the heart of the Mission district in San Francisco at the Roxie Theatre. Filmmakers whose work is accepted into the festival are invited to come to the city by the bay in the dead of summer to screen and discuss their work.

In addition to our annual international film festival, the SFFFF Youth Program is specifically focused on demonstrating to underserved youth that existing pathways do exist to help them find a career in the film arts. SFFFF holds annual music and art performances, as well as youth programming and awards presentations.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Inshadow - Lisbon Screendance Festival

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Inshadow - Lisbon Screendance Festival

Lisboa, Portugal


InShadow is a reference in the field of contemporary artistic creation and curatorship, placing an emphasis on the convergence of body and image.

Our yearly program includes international competitions of screendance, dance-related documentary films and animations, in addition to performances, workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions and installations.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Villa de Ayerbe International Short Film Festival `CAJAL AWARDS´

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Villa de Ayerbe International Short Film Festival `CAJAL AWARDS´

Ayerbe, Spain


The Ayerbe Film Festival Association launches this second stage of the "Villa de Ayerbe International Short Film Festival".

Since the 18th edition, with new members in the organization, we want to give a great boost to the festival. In addition to the international competition, we have created a new section dedicated to Science and Research to give greater visibility to the event and from this edition onwards, the awards are now called "CAJAL Awards".

We want to continue with the idea of ​​collaboration with neighboring towns.

This collaboration is carried out in this way: All the selected short films may be screened locally collaborator simultaneously with the development of the Festival and their votes will serve to award the public prize.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other



 
Logo of FARCUME: Faro’s International Short-Film Festival

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films


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FARCUME: Faro’s International Short-Film Festival

Faro, Portugal


FARO 1540 - Association for the Defense and Promotion of Environmental and Cultural Heritage of Faro, after the success of the last editions of FARCUME - International Short Films Festival of Faro, is organizing the 11th edition of this Festival to be held in the city of Faro from 26 to 28 of September, 2025.

This 15th edition of FARCUME intends to exhibit and promote works in the short films section of up to a maximum of 18 minutes in length, divided into three categories: Animation, Documentary and Fiction.

In this festival, all national and foreign citizens can participate, individually or in groups, simply by complying with the stipulations in the regulation, filling out a registration form and having sent their works to the organization by July 11, 2025, subject to pre-selection.

The main purpose of this Festival remains the same: publicize and launch new talents as well as promote near the public the excellent works that are done in this area but not always have the desired and deserved promotion.

In other words, FARCUME within an informal environment, good mood and relaxed atmosphere intents to reward and recognize the dedication, commitment, creativity and merit of directors, actors and technical teams that, with modest means, can develop works of great quality.

Given the principles and goals of "FARO 1540", which even has the status of NGO (Non Governmental Environmental Organization) the Festival will continue to have a strong environmental concern and sensitivity alerting participants not to present short movies claiming or encouraging disrespect for the environment, human rights inequality or animal abuse. It will be further developed an Environmental Management Plan specifically "designed" for this event to ensure optimization of the resources needed for the promotion and accomplishment of the event and management of generated wastes.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Music Video



 
Logo of Short South

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 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".


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of Cortos con K Festival

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Cortos con K Festival

Barcelona, Spain


This festival only admits submissions from SPANISH NATIONALS. No film-makers from any other nationalitiy will be allowed to submit their films to this festival.


Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other



 
Logo of Ciudad Rodrigo International Film Festival

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Ciudad Rodrigo International Film Festival

Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain


The 14th FICCI-ON - Ciudad Rodrigo International Film Festival aims to promote educational, social and spiritual films made around the world.

The theme of the festival will therefore be educational, social and values-based; including all those films that promote child development in all its aspects.

Values-based films that deal with the subject of human rights, as well as intercultural dialogue. There will also be room for films with ethnographic themes, social denunciation or commitment to the development of the culture of Peace. Regarding spiritual themes, this is a very broad section where religious and/or spiritual films will be included, regardless of the confession and creed of the film and its authors.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of Imaginaria - International Animated Film Festival

Deadline
31 May 2015


Published: 30 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Imaginaria - International Animated Film Festival

Conversano, Italy


IMAGINARIA is the first and only international animated film festival of Apulia region.

In its history Imaginaria has grown enormously, earning an important artistic and social position in the international festival sector.

Festival of “people and places”, Imaginaria manages to create a family atmosphere among the public and professionals who come in open air cinemas of Conversano. Imaginaria, which is characterized by the importance of “numbers” and the excellent quality of thousands of works of international standing, is a project to promote, disseminate, film training, which aims to promote the independent authors of animated films. Imaginaria intends to trigger, in a long-term perspective, all possible synergies in the community helping to create socio-economic opportunities in the area and at the same time promote the culture of animation. The festival, therefore, is a project which aims to spread the use and knowledge of animated films not only during the event, held every year in Conversano, but also in places and times of the year using different networks, made up of other festivals and exhibitions (national and international) to which Imaginaria participates or which it is the promoter.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Animation



 
Logo of CINESEPTIEMBRE International Independent Film Festival

Deadline
30 May 2015


Published: 29 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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CINESEPTIEMBRE International Independent Film Festival

Mazatlán, Mexico


CINESEPTIEMBRE, A.C. convoca a Artistas visuales y Realizadores Cinematográficos
a proyectar su obra en la novena edición de la Muestra Internacional de Cine Independiente
CINESEPTIEMBRE 2016, a realizarse en septiembre en Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of A.M. Ortigia Film Festival

Deadline
30 May 2015


Published: 29 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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A.M. Ortigia Film Festival

Siracusa, Italy


The cultural organisation Sa. Li. Ro' has since 2009 organised the A. M. Ortigia Film Festival. It takes place on the isle of Ortygia, which is the historic centre of the city of Syracuse. In 2015, the Festival will be celebrating its seventh edition, representing an important milestone in its history. For its seventh edition A.M. Ortigia Film Festival presents an engaging programme of films and events, screening a panorama of national and international films.

The A.M. Ortigia Film Festival presents an international competition of first and second feature films. It will also include retrospectives, previews, tributes to great filmmakers, documentaries, latest film productions, emerging filmmakers, focus on emerging national film scenes, masterpieces of film, exhibitions, installations, masterclasses, conversations with filmmakers and other events.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of InDIFFERENTI III edition - Short Film Contest

Deadline
30 May 2015


Published: 29 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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InDIFFERENTI III edition - Short Film Contest

Trani, Italy


Cinema is closely connected to the idea of generation. In every phase of the cinematographic process ideas, feelings and moods are created. One generates a product as a result of a “birth of ideas”. This concept is also valid when discussing short films, in fact gaining further importance. With these short productions, a director makes his or her first steps into the world of cinema. The short film, therefore, not only stems from a complex work process that involves much generation but also generates on its own account, contributing to the birth of new film-makers who have managed to successfully create and express their directorial voice, and bring it to the attention of the world.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of Capital City Short Film Festival - Trivandrum (India)

Deadline
30 May 2015


Published: 29 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Capital City Short Film Festival - Trivandrum (India)

Trivandrum, India


Categories:
Short Films, Music Videos, Documentaries, Animation Films and Experimental Films.

With four days of film screenings and networking events for filmmakers, the Trivandrum Capital City Short Film Festival is an event not to be missed.

The inaugural Trivandrum Capital City Short Film Festival is fast becoming an Asian hub for innovative cinema and a new wave of short filmmaking. Showcasing a broad range of genres by international directors, Trivandrum Capital City Short Film Festival brings the best of fresh filmmaking to film-loving Trivandrum audiences.

The Trivandrum Capital City Short Film Festival will show over 100 films, and is open to any film in any genre, under 60 minutes in length. Trivandrum Capital City Short Film Festival especially looks forward to exhibiting independent and low-budget films with innovative flair.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
The festival program is divided into the following categories:
• Short Films with a maximum duration of 60 minutes
• Documentaries with a maximum duration of 60 minutes
• Animation Films with a maximum duration of 60 minutes
• Short Experimental Films with a maximum duration of 60 minutes
• Music Videos with a maximum duration of 60 minutes
• Retrospectives, Tributes, Country Focus, Special Packages, Premieres
• Technical Workshops and other Interactive Sessions


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Festival de Cine Corto del Suroccidente Colombiano Palmira Señorial

Deadline
30 May 2015


Published: 29 May 2015
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Festival de Cine Corto del Suroccidente Colombiano Palmira Señorial

Palmira, Colombia



International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Arlington International Film Festival

Deadline
30 May 2015


Published: 29 May 2015
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Arlington International Film Festival

Arlington, United States


Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF) is an award winning organization with its mission being to foster appreciation for different cultures by exploring the lives of people around the globe through independent film. In 2014 AIFF was awarded the Community Recognition Award by the Arlington Martin Luther King Committee, in 2013 the Alan McClennen Community Arts Award by the Arlington Center for the Arts and the Gold Star Award by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Through the founding of AIFF, the mission has also focused on enriching the community and broadening the view of our world and ourselves. AIFF believes that the arts are here to connect us, to communicate across boundaries, and touch our common humanity.

AIFF is open to national and international filmmakers. Whether professional or a first time filmmaker, we welcome innovative, original films with unique perspectives. Many of our selected films have been nominated for Academy Awards; i.e. BOTSO: The Teacher from Tbillisi directed by Tom Walters, Elena directed by Petra Costa, and Documented directed by Jose Antonio Vargas. We Still Live Here directed by Anne Makepeace was chosen by the U.S. State Department to screen around the world.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental