GO Film Goiânia Film Festival is a Festival for short movies done in the heart of Brazil. Its in the 6th edition with a competitive premiation with a special awards in many categories.
#NarrarelFuturo: XIII Film & New Media Festival is a meeting point for exhibition, training and industry where local, national and regional industry professionals interested in filmmaking and audiovisual in its most recent and interesting narrative and technical trends within the digital environment meet; transmedia, web and interactive documentaries, virtual reality (VR/AR/XR), webseries, artificial intelligence, futurisms, narratives and crowdsourcing/funding, vertical video and other film and new media concepts are some of the Festival's thematic axes.
Similarly, during the event, development and creation scenarios are carried out such as the #NewMediaLab, Ibero-American laboratory for the development of new media projects and the #HackathonVR360, which this year reaches its eleventh edition.
We also open the doors to the Colombian and international creative industry to create meeting and conversation points around ongoing projects: 10 tips to #NarrarElFuturo, speed networking sessions and the launch of the Hispanic American Projects Database and the new media industry manual are some of the activities in which attendees from the industry area will be able to participate in this new version.
During the 13th version -which takes place from September 15 to 20, 2026, in person at various venues in Bogota (Colombia)- attendees will enjoy more than 65 hours of film and digital content, 100 hours of training scenarios, 40 international and national guests and a broad and diverse spectrum of topics, processes and projects under construction and development.
DIGO – I International Film Festival on Gender and Sexual Diversity of Goiás, is the first film festival in the heart of Brazil to address issues such as Diversity, Gender and Sexuality, by showcasing contemporary audiovisual work and urging historical reviews. Our main goal is to raise awareness on this topic, in order to promote inclusion, social change and respect for others. As an international event, the DIGO team also believes in the importance of cross cultural communication.
Seoul International ALT Cinema & media arts Festival (NeMaf) is the annual festival that shows media-based art with innovative spirit in its themes and forms.
The types of works we show include single-channel video arts, media arts, documentaries, found-footage films, essay films, experimental films, and so on. It takes place at multiple cinemas around Seoul.
It has been founded and showcased more than 2,000 media-based works and discovered 1,000 artists since it was founded in 2000.
NeMaf now opens for submissions and seeks innovative films and media art works.
- Submission Deadline
April 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Korea Standard Time)
The Granada Geopark International Short Film Festival “CORTOS EN CORTES” was established with the aim of promoting audiovisual creation as a cultural, educational and artistic tool, fostering interaction between filmmakers, audiences and the rural community.
The festival champions cinema as a space for social reflection and creativity, supporting both emerging and established creators at national and international level, and making the language of film accessible to all audiences.
2. OBJECTIVES
• To promote film culture in rural areas.
• To support international audiovisual creation.
• To encourage audience participation as an active part of the festival.
• To promote children’s and youth cinema as an educational tool.
The 17th Film Festival: Childhood and Adolescence – 2026 is a celebration featuring spaces for audiovisual exchange and education for children, adolescents, and young adults, with screenings, recreational activities, workshops, panels, and discussions. Its primary objective is to promote Bogotá as a pioneering city in Latin America in terms of ensuring that children and adolescents are visible, play a leading role, and enjoy full rights through audiovisual production. Participation in the exhibition and audiovisual content sharing activities is free of charge.
The Festival will take place from September 7 to 12, 2026.
Children and adolescents will have access to an audiovisual program consisting of national and international animated and fiction short films, television series, and the “FESTICINE AWARD” category, which is awarded to audiovisual works created by children in Colombia and around the world. These will be accompanied by recreational activities that encourage reflection on the central theme: “CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.”
i-Fest International Film Festival is an international cultural event dedicated to Cinema and New Technologies, to date it is indicated among the most important and representative events of the Italian panorama and an essential innovative creative, educational and experiential appointment for the territories in which it takes place, Calabria and Palermo (Sicily).
i-Fest, a registered brand, is an original innovative cultural project, incredibly rich in artistic proposals and relevant cultural and experiential activities, multidisciplinary and transversal in the involvement of a vast territory and specific target audiences.
The uniqueness of i-Fest was born in the planning phase, it is in fact the Festival of the "5 i":
International/Innovation/Instruction/Information/Inspiration constitute the 5 fundamental principles, they tell the concept of the event and define its objectives: to spread the European and international cinematographic culture in the multiple forms of expression and in the different genres and styles through an analytical path and a experimental; tell the multiplicity of the cinematographic universe with a specific focus on international cinema; present an innovative, dynamic, stimulating and always attentive event of the most modern digital languages; spread the professions of cinema through a rich didactic and educational activity; involve new talents from the national, European and international film scene; transmitting positive values to young people, proposing activities in healthy, stimulating, creative environments and making the new generations aware of important environmental and social issues through specific dedicated activities; propose a literacy path for the younger generations through multiple dedicated activities; ensure cultural pluralism through a differentiated cinematographic and audiovisual offer; support and increase the involvement and development of different target audiences; present the most modern audiovisual technologies through a proposal of innovative experiences (VR, digital exhibitions, multimedia experiences); develop feelings of pride and a sense of belonging through broad and transversal involvement, describing the territory in its positive aspects, enhancing its qualities and transmitting quality, beauty and hospitality to the numerous national and international guests.
i-Fest is a constantly evolving and growing hub which, with a great sense of responsibility towards its audience, great love for its territory and constant and passionate work, offers from 2020 an event which, also in relation to the reference territory and thanks to its rapid growth, it has reached truly important dimensions. The 2024 edition presented 6 international competitions, 6 out-of-competition reviews (over 160 screenings), 20 national and international guests and a rich educational activity (15 masterclasses/educational meetings/workshops).
In recent editions the guests who took part in i-Fest: the Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr., the double Oscar winner Paul Haggis, the great Polish director Lech Majewski, the Spanish director Inés Paris (winner of several Goya awards), the American Heather Parisi (Italian exclusive), Ezio Greggio, the great Italian actor Giancarlo Giannini (Italian exclusive) who received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the French director Éric Gravel Golden Lion at Venice and Cesar Award, the Romanian actress Madalina Ghenea, the myth of Italian cinema Sandra Milo, the directors Enrico Vanzina, Giorgio Verdelli, Alessandro Rossellini, the extraordinary Milena Vukotic, the oriental artists Tsai Ming liang, Kiki Sugino, Momi Yamashita, Franco Nero, Lino Banfi, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Milcho Manchevski, Albert Serra, Matteo Garrone, Michele Placido, Nino Frassica, Cristian Mungiu, Raoul Bova and many others.
QFest St. Louis, now in its 19th year, showcases films that illuminate LGBTQ+ lives and celebrate queer culture. Submissions should speak to LGBTQ+ audiences in a clear and intentional way.
QFest is presented by Cinema St. Louis, the organization behind the St. Louis International Film Festival.
Onward!! Join us during this decadal survey of sci-fi excellence.
It is a celebration of old and new. As one of the oldest science fiction festivals, we will present you with a selection of insights and stories never seen. There is plenty of planning and work to do. We are open to participants planetwide to join us in the beautiful city of Miami, Florida.
The intent of SciFi Miami is to showcase the best in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comedy, and other imaginatively-themed films from around the world. This celebration is in the trendy and progressively global megalopolis of Miami, Florida. Our creative and inspirational environment is ideal for exploring films that ponder the infinite possibilities our multiverse holds.
There will be workshops, panels, and lectures. In addition to this ninth season, the Film Market will be available. We have invited distributors to connect with filmmakers.
Notifications typically begin a week after the last submission date. So grab tickets early, inform your friends, and prepare for the best original content to reach South Florida.
The festival is about bringing people together, behind the scenes and in the audience. While the project will be collaboratively executed, the organizing will also involve professionals who will share their skills, and sponsors who will contribute their resources. The event itself will provide a setting, much like peaceful campaign of film shows,cultural dance, music performance, games, and educational awareness where people regardless of their life experiences seat together, laugh together, cry together and exchange ideas as an audience.
DONOSSKINO Short Film Festival Vol.X
Festival will be held in Donostia / San Sebastian in October 2026.
Badalona Indie Fest is more than just a film festival; it is a creative ecosystem. It was born with the goal of serving as a bridge between emerging filmmakers and independent writers, creating a space where the script and the image share the same spotlight.
In a world dominated by big algorithms, we bet on local authenticity, the young talent from Badalona’s schools, and the unique vision of independent authors.
THE EVENT:
When: December, 15. 2026 (taking advantage of the year-end cultural atmosphere).
Where: Ocine Cinemas - Màgic Badalona. A professional setting that allows creators to see their works where they always dreamed: on the big screen.
Audience: Film and literature students, local creators, industry professionals, and independent culture lovers.
WHY IN DECEMBER AND AT THE MAGIC?
December is the month for reflection and closing cycles. While other festivals look outward, Badalona Indie Fest looks inward: toward the talent that is already in our streets and schools. Màgic Badalona offers the perfect infrastructure (comfort, technology, and accessibility) to transform a simple showcase into a top-tier cinematic experience.
Independent Filmmakers: Screening of short films and experimental pieces that challenge conventional norms.
Real Networking: A meeting point at Màgic Badalona for writers to find directors and for directors to find stories.
Educational Focus: Active participation of schools and institutes in Badalona, promoting visual literacy directly from the classrooms.
MARATEALE, chaired by Antonella Caramia and directed by Nicola Timpone, was founded within the Mediterranean Cinema Association, created in 2014, which has always promoted, organized and produced events related to culture, cinema, sustainability, environmental issues, and the rich territory of Basilicata.
Cinema, audiovisual and education are at the heart of the activities of MARATEALE which offers a program full of events, national and international guests who interact with the public, young people and professionals. A week of programming with previews, events, masterclasses and meetings with the authors to deepen the many themes that run through a film, a character, an idea.
MARATEALE is not only a Festival, but much more. During the editions it has become an important reference for young film lovers, for artists and professionals of cinema and audiovisual, with a particular attention to the authors of Basilicata. But it has also become networking for producers and professionals who during the event explore and share ideas and opinions, creating real "industry days".
Terra di Siena International Film Festival, now in its 29th edition, invites directors, actors, producers, and distributors to participate in the upcoming edition of the Festival, which will be held in Siena from October 13 to October 16, 2026. The Festival aims to promote film culture, to offer a meeting moment through screening high-quality films and a dialogue between industry professionals and the public.
For this edition, the Festival Jury has chosen not to assign specific themes for the entry call. However, it wishes to remind participants that in the awards category (point 3), there are long-standing recognitions for audiovisual works that aim to raise awareness on issues such as the environment and sustainability, with an eye towards the future.
Benin City Film Festival 2026
Theme: Stronger Together – The Power of Collective Filmmaking
The Benin City Film Festival (BCFF) 2026 is dedicated to fostering unity, collaboration, and Co-productions within the global film industry. Under the theme "Stronger Together: The Power of Collective Filmmaking," this edition highlights the significance of teamwork, industry solidarity, and the transformative power of storytelling when filmmakers join forces.
As one of Nigeria’s leading film festivals, BCFF serves as a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to connect, share ideas, and build meaningful partnerships. Through screenings, workshops, industry panels, and networking events, the festival aims to bridge gaps between filmmakers, producers, distributors, and other key players in the industry.
Whether you're an independent filmmaker looking for collaborations, a producer seeking co-production opportunities, or a storyteller passionate about uniting voices through cinema, BCFF 2026 is the space to connect and create.
Join us in Benin City from October 29 – 31 2026 as we celebrate the power of collective filmmaking and shape the future of cinema—together!
Benin City, Nigeria
Submit your films now on Festhome!
AAIFF Americas' 2026 offers 18 awards in 12 categories including Americas' Best Independent Film Director 2026 and America’s Best Independent Film 2026.
As the sister film festival of ÉCU—the European Independent Film Festival, which has been held in Paris for 21 years, the AAIFF Americas' has the ability to harness the rock-solid reputation of the ÉCU Film Festival Group as being one of the World’s foremost independent film festivals groups and to help bring global attention to Americas’ independent filmmakers.
Our objective is to offer excellent opportunities for all the Americas' independent filmmakers to find audiences for their films, to connect with peers, distributors and talent scouts – and importantly to provide them unforgettable film festival experience.
The Aguilar de Campoo Short Film Festival is consolidated as one of the most veteran and relevant film citations in our country in its genre. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts of Spain, includes it as one of the key festivals for the selection of short films that will compete in the Goya Awards. Throughout the last editions the festival has been making important decisions that commit it to the cinema of our country. In his thirteenth edition he published his manifesto where he exhibited his philosophy and commitment to film. He made the decision to pay for selection to the selected short films thus eliminating economic competition in order to encourage artistic creation and production. Its screening rooms are open to international cinema including all genres, fiction, documentary animation and experimental cinema. In 2016 the festival received recognition from the AIC (Short Film Industry Association). This certificate is an annual distinction to differentiate and reward festivals that perform an exemplary role in the dissemination, protection and professionalization of cinema and its industry, and especially of the short film. This is the first time this certification has been granted and is the result of more than a year of work tables and conversations with festivals, filmmakers and other professionals from across the country in order to develop a guide to good behaviors towards the short film and its creators. The basic objectives of this distinction are to educate new generations of filmmakers and protect model festivals, recognizing their dedication and rigor. We seek the encounter and exchange between professionals and the public as a form of cultural enrichment.
Retrospective14 is an international student and independent film festival based in Vilnius, Lithuania, focused on showcasing emerging filmmakers and contemporary moving image practices.
The festival presents a curated program of short films across several categories, including fiction, documentary, experimental film, music video, and student works. We are particularly interested in bold, original voices and projects that explore visual storytelling in innovative ways.
Retrospective14 aims to support early-career creators by providing a platform for their work to be seen by an engaged audience and peers. Selected films will be screened during the festival event in Vilnius.
Submissions are open to filmmakers worldwide.
All genres and styles are welcome, with a preference for short-form content and recent productions.
Turicine Film Festival (FECT), organized by Grupo Turicine aims to promote and showcase Ecuadorian cinematic production by fostering interaction between local talent and the general public in order to reach, encourage and develop new audiences across the country. The 2026 edition of FECT is supported by Ministerio de Cultura y Patrimonio and Instituto de Fomento a la Creatividad y la Innovación.
UrbanFest 360° Film Festival — Orlando, Florida
September 18–20, 2026 | AFRO TV Complex | International Drive
Submit your film to UrbanFest 360° and connect with industry legends, emerging creators, and a global community of fearless storytellers.
2026 Special Guests & Honorees Include:
Keith David — Hollywood Icon
Michael Polcino — "The Simpsons, Emmy-nominated Director/Animator
Marvin “Smitty” Smith — A Living Legend, One of the great jazz drummers
David Fortune — Variety’s “10 Directors to Watch,” 2025, Tribeca Winner
A special tribute honoring Chadwick Boseman, featuring stories from his collegiate alumni and stunt double from Black Panther and other films.
UrbanFest 360° is an international film festival celebrating bold storytelling where film, music, and culture collide.
Taking place in vibrant Orlando, Florida, UrbanFest 360° champions emerging voices and visionary creators from all backgrounds around the globe. From powerful independent cinema and documentaries to groundbreaking screenwriting and music driven storytelling, this festival is a platform for fearless artists ready to be seen and heard.
UrbanFest 360° will also feature a special tribute honoring the legacy of Chadwick Boseman, with stories from Howard alumni and crew who worked alongside him.
Selected filmmakers can expect:
Festival Screenings
Industry Panels & Conversations
Networking & Collaboration
Competition for the UrbanFest 360° Grand Jury Award
Big Finish Energy with an exciting Closing Night Awards Celebration.
SUBMIT NOW. ATTEND. TRANSFORM THE WORLD—ONE STORY AT A TIME.
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