Cherry Pop Film Festival is an international short film competition that aims to explore sexuality, gender and relationships through the eyes of filmmakers from all over the world. We address sexuality in film as both a cultural phenomenon and a product and aim to show how norms and perspectives on sexuality vary across cultures.
The Festival aims to capture the attention of audiences by not shying away from intimacy and sensuality on screen. Intimacy and sensuality are among a few topics that remain taboo in "polite" society, especially here in Croatia.
Sexuality is just another form of human interaction, just like film, so don’t be shy and show us what you got!
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Submissions for the 5th edition of the Cherry Pop Film Festival, to be held October 22-25, 2026 in Zagreb, Croatia, open on January 19, 2026
We accept submissions from around the world. Submissions must be short films no longer than 30 minutes dealing with the topic of sexuality. We accept explicit and transgressive films that surpass the superficiality of pornographic movies.
We offer authors from the region (Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania) the possibility of free submission.
Pimp My Movie is a festival aimed at young filmmakers (under 30) who want to improve their short films. The Cinémergence association supports the filmmakers by giving them access to more technical, logistical and financial resources. The aim is to help them improve their films through post-production aid.
The shortlisted films will be presented to a jury of industry professionals at our festival in spring 2026. The winners will receive one of our 3 prizes to support them in post-production and pimp their films!
Light Till Dark is a unique meeting place for filmmakers and film enthusiasts. The festival has an open and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is invited, whether they have worked in film for years, are just starting their film career, or simply have a passion for film. Here, everyone has a voice and can share their experiences. Our guests don’t sit behind a table—they sit at the table.
From the creators of the Depth of Field International Film Festival, Docs Without Borders Film Festival, and the WRPN.tv Women’s International Film Festival (among a few other successful festivals) and, under the umbrella of the WRPN.tv Network we bring you the Hispanic International Film Festival (HIFF)
To ensure that each screenplay or film is read, studied, and rated individually,
HIFF has instituted a system in which entries do not compete against each other but are recognized for their merits.
They compete against themselves: each entry is judged on its merits and scored according to an inherent value system.
When it is your turn to be evaluated, the judges focus on your screenplay, not on all the other screenplays in the cue. This ensures that they won't have comparisons going on in their minds when they should focus entirely on you.
The Fashion Minute Film Festival is a bold new celebration of where style meets storytelling. In its inaugural year, the festival shines a spotlight on the dynamic intersection of fashion and film—showcasing everything from one-minute movies and music videos to compelling shorts, documentaries, and full-length features.
This one-of-a-kind festival champions innovation in visual storytelling, offering designers a cinematic canvas to express their vision, and inviting filmmakers, musicians, and artists to explore the narrative power of fashion. With three days of events at the BVLGARI CINEMA, London: the festival brings together a global creative community to celebrate the art of style through film.
Our mission is to unite two of culture’s most expressive forces—fashion and film—into a single, boundary-breaking platform where creativity thrives, artistry commands attention, and every vision is not just seen, but profoundly felt.
The 36th Message to Man International Festival of documentary, short fiction, animated, and experimental films will take place from 16 to 24 October 2026 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Over the years, the Festival has hosted distinguished figures of world cinema, including Werner Herzog, Ulrich Seidl, Claude Lanzmann, Isabelle Huppert, Fanny Ardant, Agnès Varda, Mira Nair, Paolo Sorrentino, Alan Berliner, Eric Roberts, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Abdellatif Kechiche, Udo Kier, and many others.
With its history spanning three decades of cinema development, Message to Man was founded in 1989 in Leningrad by filmmaker Mikhail Litvyakov, who now serves as the Honorary President of the Festival.
In 2010, Alexei Uchitel, a renowned director of documentaries and feature films, assumed the role of the Festival's President.
The Festival programme revolves around three competitions: international, national, and experimental, providing a platform for both full-length and short films to vie for the Festival's Grand Prix. Message to Man consistently draws thousands of cinema enthusiasts to St. Petersburg each year.
The Itabaiana International Film Festival was created with the aim of enabling and encouraging young audiovisual producers living in Brazil and abroad to promote their work, thus promoting new productions and professionals in the regional, national and even international segments.
The Festival will show films from all categories and film genres, through competitive and informative exhibitions; in addition to promoting debates on audiovisual with lectures/round tables/workshops that will be held.
The Itabaiana International Film Festival returns for its fifth edition, from July 29th to August 1st.
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 January 19,2026 to February 16,2026.
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.
Marbella International Film Festival brings together artisits and creators to present their talents to the commercial world of film professionals, financiers and distributers.
MIFF is the place for a film makers who want to achieve commercial success as well as displaying their artistic work.
Applicants are invited to submit their films and projects for
feature, documentary, and short films sections of the festival.
The AI & Digital section of 2026 Miff. Invites Content creators to present their digital creation to the industry decision makers and develop association and form co-production projects with film & Advertising and media.
Pitch your Vision section of 2026MIFF is an ideal platform for writers, and producers to pitch their projects to a panel of investors and co-producers and take part in the competition to have their projects developed.
To submit your film, your digital AI creation or pitch your script at 2026 Miff please submit here.
Marbella in the southern coast of Spain is considered among the most exclusive cities in the world, thus a perfect location for the high calibre MIFF, conveniently placed for film makers looking to show case their work in the glamour and glitz of Marbella while networking with some of the hight net worth international individuals who call Marbella their homes.
What’s on offer?
-Five days of screening in the state of art cinema.
-Opportunity for screening of your film to promote and distribute your film.
-Networking events.
-Expert panel discussions and workshops.
-Support for pre-production of your next project
-Nightly VIP theme parties.
-Red carpet screening opportunities.
-Chance to win the presstigiuos MIFF award
The festival concludes with a black-tie awards ceremony which is the high light of the Marbella social calendar attracting visitors from all over the world, thus offering endless networking opportunities to pitch for your next project, while screening your film as a red-carpet premier event, a great opportunity for promotion and distribution of your work.
The selection criteria for the works are: those that promote human rights, peace and coexistence, or are related to sub-themes such as environmental rights, women's rights, the rights of the LGBTIQ+ community, Afro-descendant people, peasants, indigenous people, and people with disabilities.
Since ancient times, human emotions have been intense and profound, driving both acts of love and acts of hate. History, written by those who have triumphed, often does not fairly reflect all voices. Although it seemed that intolerance and hatred were things of the past, reality shows otherwise. Today, the LGBTIQ+ community faces significant challenges.
It is essential for queer, lesbian, gay, trans, and all those identified with sexual diversity to unite in celebrating love and diversity. This is a call to gather, show love, and honor the struggle and sacrifice of those who paved the way. In a world where hate becomes the constant and exclusion becomes part of the norm, loving becomes a powerful act. Unity and love are the tools to build an inclusive future where being different is a fundamental right and an expression of freedom.
The announcement of the International Internet Short-film Festival "Diogenes 2026"
Slogan: Cinema Without Borders
The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival 2026 is an event of showing and spreading the culture of this genres in Bogotá, with some spaces of showing between 25 and 31 of october.
The InFest Film Festival is a 2-day freak short film Festival which is held in Rubí, a city of asphalt, industry and smoke located in the Valles Occidental, a region located near Barcelona (Spain).
The InFest festival emerges as a firm and clear proposal: that Rubí be known as the Rubiwood of the Vallés district. During the last 10 years, InFest has organized the best possible short film experience: outdoors screenings, concerts, bar service and all kinds of activities related to cinema. What else can we ask for?
The InFest is devoted to showcase new short films (produced after year 2020) showing Sci-Fi, Fantastic, Freak and Horror elements. Short films cannot exceed 15 minutes length (credits excluded). Foreign films MUST be dubbed or subtitled in Spanish or Catalan, or the film will not be accepted.
In 2026, the InFest will celebrate its 11th annual edition. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the InFest was moved to the amphitheater of The castle of Rubí ("El Castell"), a defensive construction from the 13th century, which can host public events with more than 2000 people. The amphitheater features seats, stage and bar! Jury Prize and Audience Award will receive 1000 and 250 euros, respectively.
Diversamente Film Festival
International film award for short films dedicated to disability, inclusion, and the celebration of diversity
Lead organization: K-Antares APS
Project coordinator: Dr. Lorenzo Simonini
The International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (IPRHFF)’s mission is to create platforms that allow a diverse pool of influencers in filmmaking to reach a broader audience. We develop programs that allow local and international filmmakers, from emerging artists to film industry veterans, to reach out to audiences throughout New York City and beyond.
Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment for artists from all countries to explore issues inherent to the heritage of Puerto Rico, its diaspora, and explore stories relevant to the larger Latino community.
This Multicultural Festival Is Open To All Filmmakers.
MAFIC: “MÁLAGA- INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL”: Training, BUSINESS AND APPRECIATION Space for new audiovisual, Artistic and Cinematographic products; Academic laboratories; suitable land for the meeting and exchange of alliances and development of projects between the regional, national and international industry.
MAFIC: is composed of 3 EXPERIENCES designed as follows:
REMA: "EXHIBITION ROUTE - MALAGUEÑA": Exclusive Exhibition Spaces throughout the municipality, of the latest Audiovisual Productions - Cinematographic, International, National, and Regional.
MAM “MÁLAGA AUDIOVISUAL AND ART, MARKETING” offers you opportunities that allow you to expand your network of contacts and learn about the regional, national or international Audiovisual market in artistic areas (cinema, theater, music, designers, plastic artists, costumes, decoration, comics, etc.)
LAFAMA "MALAGUEÑA AUDIOVISUAL TRAINING LABORATORIES"
They are laboratories of investigation and knowledge, where illustrious and recognized personages, will expose to the public in general or specific, detailed information of subjects of the cinematographic industry.
Friki:
/ˈfrēkē/
adj.
Estar o llegar a estar extremadamente emocionado o entusiasmado por un tema, típicamente uno de interés especializado o minoritario.
FICF es un festival de cine en Quito, Ecuador dedicado a la exploración de la Ciencia Ficción, el Terror y la Fantasía. Nuestro propósito principal es presentar y promover diferentes géneros que no son comunes en el circuito de festivales de cine latinoamericano.
Tenemos una serie de conferencias, talleres y fiestas para que tu experiencia de networking sea lo más friki posible. Los oradores y las fechas de los eventos se anunciarán en nuestro sitio web.
Lleva tu frikiness a la pantalla. ¡Aplica ahora!
The CONIL DE CINE International Short Film Festival, organized by Niñas Films with the support and financing of the City Council and the Tourist Board of Conil de la Frontera, was created with the purpose of disseminating and promoting cinematographic culture, as well as supporting emerging filmmakers through the creation of a reference space, where their work can be made known, collaboration and connection between industry professionals is encouraged.
Launched in 2023, the Sobh Media Festival aims to introduce leading international content creators and promote cooperation among them in the global media arena. The festival seeks to discover and honor media talents while providing a platform to sustain artistic creativity and strengthen an international media movement.
Through specialized workshops and seminars, the festival also works to acquaint artists with the evolving media landscape and support the development of independent thinking and creative vision.
The fourth edition of the Sobh Media Festival is now accepting submissions in two categories: the main section and a special section dedicated to Palestine.
This year’s edition also features three special awards:
- The “1500th Birth Anniversary of the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH)” Award
- The “Sahar Emami” Special Award
- The “BRICS” Award
Festival Themes:
The central theme of the Sobh Media Festival is “Media and the New World Order,” underscoring the importance of local and regional identities, spirituality, family values, resistance discourse, and anti-imperialism.
Market Section:
The Market Section serves as a platform for presenting media works, products, and projects to audiences, investors, and professionals. It enables artists, producers, and companies to build new business connections and collaborations. This section also allows participants to promote and sell their works while offering opportunities for networking and brand development.
