The purpose of the festival refers to awareness of both the external filters on the screen, including censorship (commercial, ideological, aesthetic), and the internal filters of screen perception and projection, including self-censorship. NEFILTRAVANAE KINO is an exploration of aestheticization and commodification in art. The next aim of the festival is to expose the complexity, manysidedness, and variety of filmmaking.
NEFILTRAVANAE KINO (NoFilter Kino) is a film festival that is held by the Short Movie Club, the platform for cinematic projects. NEFILTRAVANAE KINO is ADAMI Media Prize qualified festival. The International Film Studies Conference is held at the same time as the film festival. In this way, film theory and practice are integrated together at the NEFILTRAVANAE KINO.
Originally the festival was held in Belarus, but because of political repression and publicly stated anti-war stance, screenings and events can be held in different countries. First of all in Poland (Warsaw), Germany (Berlin, Hamburg), Lithuania (Vilnius). For example, the 11th and 10th Nefiltravanae Kino took place in Warsaw, Berlin, Hamburg, Vilnius and Helsinki. The content of past years' film programs can be found on the website https://shortmovie.club/programmes/
The festival will be held in a hybrid format. We will have a part of live screenings and online screenings on a video platform https://film.nofilterkino.org/ . The video is cryptographically secured. In addition, we pay attention and promote films from our previous years that are released to the public on the Internet after their festival curcuit.
Nefiltravanae Kino involves theater, artists to interpret symbols and history. We work with the audience's reaction and participants' as well.
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The concept of the NEFILTRAVANAE KINO (NoFilter Kino):
ALIENATION PROBLEM
We live in a world of malls and cinema multiplexes. We see that indie cinema and non-commodity art go to the periphery of public attention. Primitive attractions replace the cinematography. The escape audience is alienated behind the big screen. So modern mainstream cinema is part of a manipulating tool that leads to the society of alienation. Thus the tendency is that indie cinema becomes more unreadable for the wide audience. We should understand the context of the filmmaker to understand the independent cinema. That is why the NEFILTRAVANAE KINO concept implies the physical presence of filmmakers.
FILM SELECTION PROBLEM
Filmmakers shoot millions of movies. And thousands of short film festivals organize screenings all over the world every year. On average, several thousand films are submitted to a film festival. So various good films can be neglected for whatever reason. Often selecting probability is like winning a lottery. As a result, filmmakers are left with no feedback. It is a paradox that no one can hear you in the age of the Internet! The mainstream culture prefers attractions and casual viewing.
Also, this idea is based on the film selection problem. Perhaps it’s no surprise one person, i.e. programme director at best, or even students of film schools make a preliminary decision to select a movie. Сoncordance of judges or previewers is more seldom thing than the difference of background, tastes. So selection or judging can be one-sided or perfunctory. It is not bad as the programme director has a good taste and aesthetic sensitivity, of course. But we’ve discovered another conception of “unfiltered cinema”. We matched it against “the best of the best” way. This way aids to perceive cinematic idiom without the dictate of art-curators.
CELEBRATION OF INDIE CINEMA
So the NoFilter Kino tries to avoid “the best of the best” way but it does not ignore it completely, sure. The festival selects fiction, animation, documentary, experimental and virtual reality sections. A jury awards the best film in every section. The festival holds the screenings at cinema theatres, the National Centre for Contemporary Arts, and art-spaces.
Our aim is to gather people in art, to have a dialogue to be happy with smart communication. Cinema is art but not sport. The key point of our project is to establish communication between the filmmaker and the audience.
Please, read about the festival history through the link to the festival's website. http://shortmovie.club/history/
CFF is the first outdoors film festival of its kind in Lebanon. The festival, which was launched in 2009 by “Laboratoire D’art”, has become an annual short film event which celebrates and promotes local and international short films as an independent form of art in a non-competitive public event, away from competition, prizes and entrance fees.
Cabriolet Film Festival next year’s topic is centered around the concept of "DISOBEY".
In a world often dominated by conformity and convention, “Disobey” embodies the courage to forge your own path, challenge norms, and stand up for what you believe in. It is about breaking free from societal expectations, daring to be different, and embracing the resilience it takes to remain authentic, even when the road is difficult.
We invite filmmakers from around the globe to explore the multifaceted dimensions of disobedience: as a form of personal liberation, a statement of identity, and an unwavering commitment to a cause. Your short films can capture stories of those who resist, challenge authority, push boundaries, and refuse to compromise their beliefs.
Whether subtle or bold, peaceful or provocative, stories of disobedience are tales of empowerment, persistence, and individuality. Through this theme, we seek to celebrate the transformative power of “disobedience” and the voices that rise above conformity.
Join us on June 6, 7, and 8, 2025, to showcase films that challenge, inspire, and empower.
Let’s celebrate the beauty of rebellion and the freedom found in following your own path.
Action movies, despite being one of the most watched genres in the world, still does not have the respect it deserves, and has always been underestimated at the most important festivals and award ceremonies, which is why TACFEST born, we want to pay homage to the genre that has given us more action heroes to admire than any other.
TACFEST is organized by the ACCM (Cinema Association of Castilla La Mancha).
The Pirineos Mountain Film Festival (Mountain, Adventure and Nature Film Festival of the Pyrenees) was born in Huesca (Spain) as a film competition focused on mountain and Biosphere.
This film event held its first edition in sample format in February 2022, to give way in 2023 to an international competitive festival around mountain, adventure and nature short films.
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF)
A Canadian Screen Award–Qualifying Festival
A Telefilm Canada–Qualifying Festival
One of Telefilm Canada’s 25 Approved Medium-to-Large Scale Film Festivals (2026–2027)
An Official IMDb Festival
The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) is one of Canada’s leading multicultural film festivals—recognized nationally and internationally for championing diversity, inclusion, and global storytelling. TINFF is proud to be:
• A Canadian Screen Award–Qualifying Festival
• A Telefilm Canada–Qualifying Festival
• One of Telefilm Canada’s Top 25 Medium-to-Large Scale Film Festivals for 2026–2027
• An official IMDb festival
• A registered Canadian non-profit organization headquartered in Toronto
TINFF has earned its position as a premiere platform for diverse filmmaking, representing Canada’s cultural mosaic and its deep ties to African, Caribbean, Indigenous, and international cinema communities.
A Festival With Distribution Power: Cinematic Box Distribution Canada
TINFF proudly operates a subsidiary company, The Cinematic Box Distribution Canada, which is officially approved by the Canada Media Fund (CMF) as an eligible worldwide distributor for CMF-funded films—up to $3.5 million in licensing and distribution value.
This distinction positions TINFF and its industry ecosystem as a gateway for:
• Canadian filmmakers seeking broad domestic and international reach
• International filmmakers with co-production treaties with Canada
• Productions aiming to ensure that Canadian stories are amplified and accessible both nationally and globally
TINFF’s integrated festival + distribution model provides unmatched market access, visibility, and opportunity for creators.
Celebrating Global Cinema, Diverse Voices, and Innovative Storytelling
TINFF champions inclusive filmmaking with a strong focus on multicultural, African diaspora, BIPOC, Indigenous, and international creators. As the first Canadian festival with authentic Nollywood roots to receive national recognition, TINFF continues to elevate global perspectives while fostering talent development in Canada.
Our community partners include:
Canadian Heritage, Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada, Ontario Creates, and the City of Brampton, among others committed to industry growth and equity.
Canadian Screen Awards Eligibility
Under Academy rules, films selected by at least two Academy-approved festivals may qualify for the Canadian Screen Awards. As an approved festival, all TINFF Official Selections (past and future) may use TINFF toward their Academy qualification.
Eligibility: https://www.academy.ca/canadian-screen-awards/rules-eligibility/
Annual Festival Highlights
TINFF delivers rich year-round programming leading into its live festival celebration, including:
• Film screenings with Q&A sessions
• Industry conferences, seminars, and conversations
• Live performances, cultural showcases, and stage plays
• Workshops, training labs, and mentorship (through TINFF Film Academy)
• Pitch sessions and market development programs
• Red carpet and Awards Gala
• International filmmaker networking and collaboration opportunities
TINFF CBDF Market Summit (Canada Black & Diversity Film Market)
A signature component of the festival, the CBDF Market Summit provides:
• B2B & B2C market activities
• Distribution & acquisition meetings
• Co-production and cross-border collaboration opportunities
• Masterclasses, workshops, and pitch development
• Film market screenings, with one-on-one and group meetings
The Summit connects Canada with African, Caribbean, European, and global markets, building pathways for sustained industry growth.
TINFF Expansion into Brampton: The Launch of BINFF
TINFF has expanded its footprint into the City of Brampton with the creation of the Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival (BINFF)—a sister festival designed to expand opportunities for local and global filmmakers.
BINFF provides:
• A second annual platform for filmmaking excellence
• Greater access for Peel Region creators
• Additional screening opportunities
• A broader audience reach across Brampton and the GTA
• A powerful pipeline between Toronto and Brampton for diverse filmmaking communities
Submit to BINFF:
https://festhome.com/
This expansion strengthens TINFF’s commitment to regional growth, talent development, and international cultural exchange.
International Collaborations
TINFF partners with global festivals—including the Prague Film Festival (PFF)—to promote cross-cultural engagement and film exchange. Winners from each festival receive reciprocal screening opportunities abroad.
Join Us and Celebrate the Power of Storytelling
TINFF welcomes filmmakers, industry leaders, and audiences worldwide to experience vibrant, diverse, and globally connected cinema. Our annual Awards Gala honours outstanding achievements that promote cultural understanding, equality, and creative excellence.
Website: www.tinff.net
Social Media: @tinffestiva
During 5 days approx. 400 short films in over 100 screenings, approx. 800 film professionals attending and altogether approx. 30 000 visitors attending film screenings, industry programmes and events. The passion for short film joins everybody together in relaxed atmosphere.
One of the oldest and the biggest short film festivals in Europe. Academy Award®, Bafta and European Film Academy qualifying festival, recognised festival by International Federation of Film Producers Associations FIAPF and member of Short Film Conference ISFC.
The art of cinema is the starting point of everything at Tampere Film Festival. The festival’s mission is to make the world a better place one short film at a time and showcase artistically first-rate content.
The festival programme consists of competitions, special programmes and public and industry events. In addition to short films, the festival showcases feature-length documentaries, silent films, and, on occasion, also feature-length fiction films. The guiding principles in choosing programme content for the festival are the aesthetic, ethical, as well as the stylistic and narrative qualities of the films.
The festival is internationally renowned for its outstanding International and National Competitions. Each year, more than 7000 films are submitted, around 110 of these are selected and screened at the festival.
The International Competition is for short films only. The main prize consists of the Festival trophy “Kiss” and the 5000 € Grand Prix, in addition to which there are category prizes and special mentions. Tampere Film Festival is one of the Oscar®, BAFTA and EFA qualifying film festivals.
The National Competition showcases both short films (under 30 min) and feature-length documentaries. The main prize in both series is 5000 €, and in addition to these, there are other prizes and special mentions. The Tampere Film Festival National Competition is one of the most important platforms for Finnish filmmakers.
F5 is an international short film festival organized by FFCINEMA in Barcelona in which filmmakers of any nationality can participate. The projections and the awards ceremony will take place on March 14, 2026 at the Casal de la Font d'en Fargues.
The festival's mission is to exhibit the best films from the around the world and create a safe haven festival event for filmmakers and cineastes to co exist and learn from each other. Our vision is to be the festival that links independent films to the proper audience and to find distribution during our event.
Accepting full-length features, short films and documentaries from professionals and amateurs alike, SohoFilmFest will hold screenings, panels and host social events and other networking opportunities for everyone involved. Leading figures from all disciplines of the film industry including distributors and media will be in attendance.
The Athens Marathon International Film Festival (A.M.I.F.F.) is more than a cinematic event; it is a celebration of independent cinema that connects Athens with the world. In the historic and vibrant city that gave birth to the Marathon, the festival brings together creators and audiences, offering a platform for bold, authentic, and artistically pioneering voices.
Founded by the non profit cultural and educational organization “THE BASEMENT”, its mission from the very beginning has been to highlight films distinguished by originality, atmosphere, and the power of storytelling.
From its 8th edition onward, A.M.I.F.F. has evolved into a monthly competition with an annual event, giving filmmakers more opportunities for recognition and audiences more moments of cinematic experience.
Each month, the jury selects winners, honorable mentions, and finalists, who receive electronic award certificates. The best short films (international or Greek short), at the jury’s discretion, qualify for the annual festival in Athens, where they compete for the Film of the Year Award and the Audience Award, through live screenings attended by both jury and audience.
The festival offers:
• Low submission fees, among the most affordable in Europe.
• Free admission to screenings, ensuring participation by a wide and diverse audience.
• IMDb listing for all awarded and nominated films.
• The opportunity for filmmakers to acquire the handcrafted Owl Trophy, a unique work of art symbolizing the wisdom and spirit of the festival.
Beyond Athens, A.M.I.F.F. travels: through the initiative “The Festival Travels”, selected films are screened in communities across Greece — from mountain villages to coastal towns — in open air screenings and local events. In this way, the festival acts as a cultural and educational institution, bringing independent cinema to communities that often lack access to such experiences.
The Athens Marathon International Film Festival is an official holder of the EFFE Label from the European Festivals Association (EFA), a recognition that confirms its artistic excellence, community engagement, and international outlook. In previous editions, the festival was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, further strengthening its institutional character.
1. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of Festival de Malaga are to disseminate and promote Spanish films and their general cultural sphere. In this sense, the Festival is also a platform for Latin American film productions. Its functions include hosting an event for the different professional sectors of films in Spanish (construed as films produced in Spain and all of Latin America, including Brazil) to boost their development and promote international sales.
Festival de Málaga is recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (FIAPF) (www.fiapf.org).
In compliance with these objectives, the 29th Edition of Festival de Málaga will be held from 6th to 15 th March 2026.
Frontera Films Corporation from the city of Cúcuta is organizing the 8th International Film Festival of Norte de Santander.
Welcome to the participants of this edition in 2025. We are seeking enthusiasts and professionals in the audiovisual world who want to take part in the call for entries for the 8th International Film Festival of Norte de Santander.
The 8th International Film Festival of Norte de Santander is organized by Frontera Films Corporation. It emerges from the need to create a film industry in the region, from the Colombian-Venezuelan border and from an educational and training perspective. Our goal is to promote cinema in the department of Norte de Santander and the border region, making it the most important festival in the northeastern part of Colombia.
With the aim of showcasing Norte de Santander as a department that engages in audiovisual dynamics, we will have hybrid and semi-presential events in the cities of Cúcuta, Los Patios, Pamplona, and Villa del Rosario, as well as virtual events. Therefore, similar to last year, the festival will feature in-person screenings of short and feature films.
CONVERSATIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND JURIES:
There will be conversations, workshops, and talks with professionals from the national film industry.
The juries will consist of qualified individuals and professionals in the national film industry, as well as representatives from the festival organization.
More events will be announced soon.
The Indie Horror Junkie Film Fest is looking for the very best feature length or short Indie Horror Films in the world! Any sub genre is welcome as long as it's horror!
FENACIR Film Festival prepares the first sample of horror and horror films.
The exhibition will take place on Halloween dates this year.
The FENACIR Film Festival aims to provide a space for the exhibition of quality cinema. At the same time, it seeks to bring together those who make films and those who wish to join this group of creators to provoke a meeting and a union of forces.
We are an independent festival dedicated to bring together established musicians and filmmakers in a forum to celebrate the short films. Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival celebrates the artistic, educational and historical importance of short films and music. It gives independent film artists a platform for sharing their work and creating a dialogue with the community. It promotes the discussion and study of filmmaking.
DISFMF is the largest independent short film festival in Ireland, in 2025 we are celebrating the 14th anniversary.
In 2024 we selected over 90 short films from all over the world, the festival has brought established, emerging and award-winning filmmakers to the public attention.
Back in the cinema, the festival took place at the Cineworld, the biggest cinema in Ireland and The Sugar Club for the awards ceremony night.
DISFMF is conducted from the independent film maker point of view.
Director and producer from each film selected will benefit free entry to all the venues and screenings.
All kinds of short films are accepted. Here are some examples: Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Advertising, Animation, Art-house, Black Comedy, Children/Family, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Experimental, Fantasy, Historical, Melodrama, Crime & Gangster, Biopics, Film-Noir, Road Films, Super-Heroes, Super-Natural, Mockumentary, Independent, Music Video, Musical, Reality, Religious, Romance, Science Fiction, Silent, Sport, Student, Thriller/Suspanse, TV, and more.
Un Court Tournable is a shorts films festival event that aims to be a place of discovery of new talents in the field of cinema.
Personalities will sponsor some of our events as a guest of honor, an opportunity to share experience with this artistic universe.
The festival have 4 editions by year.
The screening will take place:
CINEMA MAC MAHON
5 Avenue Mac-Mahon
75017 Paris
http://www.cinemamacmahon.com/
Métro: Charles de Gaulle Etoile (ligne 1, 2 et 6)
Parking: Indigo Wagram ou Mac Mahon
or
ECOLES CINEMA CLUB
23 rue des Ecoles
75005 Paris
https://pariscinemaclub.com/ecoles/
Métro: Maubert-Mutualité, Cardinal Lemoine (ligne 10)
The 10th edition of **24 Risas por Segundo, International Film and Comedy Festival**, will take place **from May 11 to 17 in Mexico City**, and for that reason, we are **calling on Mexican and international filmmakers** to submit their **comedy films (shorts and features)** to be part of our program.
MDOC – Melgaço International Documentary Film Festival will select for 2025, documentaries under the themes of identity, memory and border. All films must express the author's point of view on aspects related to social, individual, cultural and identity issues.
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.
CONSTRUIR CINE: INTERNATIONAL LABOR FILM FESTIVAL 2024 EDITION - OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Construir Cine is the only International Labor Film Festival in Argentina. Its next edition will take place in Buenos Aires in May 2024, in a hybrid mode (face-to-face and online).
Construir Cine celebrates national and international cinema aiming to recognize and support filmmakers and to improve knowledge, accessibility, and understanding of socio-labor issues among a wide and diverse public.
Construir Cine is an event organized by UOCRA Foundation for the Education of Construction Workers’ TV channel, —hereinafter, the Organizer, with support from the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA) and its on-demand platform CINE.AR, and sponsored by UOCRA CULTURA and Construyendo Arte. This festival is part of the Global Labor Film Festival, an organization that brings together labor film festivals from around the world, and belongs to “RAFMA”: Argentine Network of Audiovisual Festivals and Exhibitions.
“CONSTRUIR CINE” is a groundbreaking proposal aimed at offering quality entertainment with social consciousness. A sensitive and insightful view of the world of work and labor.
