Logo of Flame Firstcut 2025

Deadline
31 Dec 2020


Published: 16 Nov 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Flame Firstcut 2025

Pune, India


Welcome to FirstCut, one of India’s premier international student film festivals, organized by FLAME University, Pune.
FirstCut provides a dynamic platform for young filmmakers across the globe, encouraging them to explore film as a medium of growth and change.

In 2024, FirstCut Take 10 received 565+ submissions from students representing 55+ countries.

At the final event, shortlisted films will be screened for a live audience and evaluated by a distinguished jury from the Indian film industry. The screenings will be followed by engaging panel discussions and talks with renowned film personalities.

We believe creative freedom is essential, which is why participants have complete freedom in choosing their themes and styles.

In addition to categories in fiction, animation, and non-fiction, FirstCut offers the unique "Nano" film category, challenging students to create super short films.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Black Gold Film Festival

Deadline
28 Feb 2021


Published: 16 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Black Gold Film Festival

NANCHITAL, Mexico


We are a platform for the exchange of ideas between young filmmakers and seasoned members of the film industry. A source of energy to promote the exhibition, learning and development of the film industry in the southern region of Veracruz.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other



 
Logo of Los Angeles Crime and Horror Film Festival

Deadline
27 Mar 2021


Published: 16 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Los Angeles Crime and Horror Film Festival

Los Angeles, United States


The Los Angeles Crime and Horror Film Festival aims to showcase crime drama, true crime, horror, and related subgenres from around the world.

We provide independent filmmakers with a platform to connect with audiences, industry professionals, and fellow filmmakers who share their passion for crime and horror cinema.

With live screenings at a historic theater in Hollywood, the LA Crime and Horror Film Festival gives recognition to the independent films and filmmakers in crime and horror storytelling.

Winners considered by Hollywood production companies reps, and streaming platforms including:

ZERO GRAVITY
THE BLOOD LIST / BRILLSTEIN
THINK TANK MANAGEMENT
TXL FILMS
BINGE HORROR
... and more.


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Terror



 
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Deadline
05 Dec 2020


Published: 16 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
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Altrimondi Film Festival

Terme Vigliatore, Italy


La missione principale del altrimondi film festival è quella di scoprire, premiare e valorizzare nuovi linguaggi cinematografici.
L'originalità e la ibertà dei temi è una componente fondamentale dell'intrattenimento, altrimondi film festival si pone come obiettivo principale quella di favorire il linguaggio sperimentale cinematografico e di far conoscere i veri autori che amano l'arte cinematografica.

The main mission of the altrimondi film festival is to discover, reward and enhance new cinematographic languages. The originality and freedom of topic is an important part of the entertainment, altrimondi film festival has as its main objective to favor the experimental cinematographic language and to make known the true authors who love cinematographic art.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Kyiv International Short Film Festival

Deadline
28 Feb 2021


Published: 16 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Kyiv International Short Film Festival

Kyiv, Ukraine


KYIV INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (KISFF) is largest short film festival in Ukraine.

Our festival features a diverse range of short films created by emerging and accomplished filmmakers, including film school students and independent creators from all corners of the world. Our goal is to showcase the most stirring, inventive and distinctive films while promoting Ukrainian cinema, encouraging communication and exchange of experiences between Ukrainian and international filmmakers and artists, and providing a safe and welcoming space for our audience.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



 
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Deadline
15 Jan 2021


Published: 16 Nov 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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PINK LOVE LGBT FILM FESTIVAL

-, India


PINK LOVE is a premier LGBTQA+ International Online film festival encouraging Independent Film Makers to showcase International films and new media to the world. PINK LOVE is India's first truly digital film festival with its independent platform called www.ontfm.com. Our festival is devoted to finding and highlighting the best cinema in the world and to taking it to maximum people through digital media, minus the biases. Our Power-packed International Jury will select the award-winning films.

We Are Inspired by Innovation, Enterprise, and Creativity in Film making. Thousands of films are made every year by extremely talented, innovative, and visionary filmmakers that are left unnoticed. We aim to celebrate these filmmakers for their efforts and share with the world the raw talent that we discover along the way. This LGBTQA+ film festival is our endeavor to support talent and create unbiased gender representation.


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
10 Jan 2021


Published: 16 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Granada, Spain


Buenos Aires International Film Festival (BUEIFF) is the largest festival in Argentina.
Official IMDb qualifying competition!

The BUEIFF has been the first South American Festival to celebrate its event in another continent (Europe).

We believe that cinema is a magic tool that speaks a universal language, which allows the ability to unite people from all over the world in an instant. More than 120 countries participating in the BUEIFF competitions!

Our goal is to encourage independent and professional filmmakers of all nationalities to share their passion worldwide through our Festival.

"Art, in all its forms, crosses any border, culture, society, ethnicity, or religion. Art is what most identifies us as human beings and what gives us humanity."

The members of our jury belong to a network of professionals, with years of experience in the industry.

The quality standard of this competition is very high and only awards the best films, so winners of this competition can be very proud of their achievement.


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Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of THE FILMY MONKS FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
10 Feb 2021


Published: 16 Nov 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
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Feature films


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THE FILMY MONKS FILM FESTIVAL

MUMBAI, India


TFM Online Film Festival is a premier film festival encouraging Independent Film Makers showcase International films, television, and new media to the world. TFM is taking Film Festivals Digital, keeping up with the current media trends. Our festival that is devoted to finding and highlighting the best cinema in the world and to taking it to maximum people through digital media. Our Jury will award the best films through private screenings.

We Are Inspired by Innovation, Enterprise, and Creativity in Film making.

Thousands of films are made every year by extremely talented, innovative, and visionary filmmakers that are left unnoticed. We aim to celebrate these filmmakers for their efforts and share with the world the raw talent that we discover along the way.

Kindly see last years entries:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqwkbTiRhVY


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of PALMA MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline
15 Jan 2021


Published: 16 Nov 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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PALMA MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

Palma, Spain


Palma Mountain Film Festival (Mallorca) open the 2024 call for entries for the competitive short film section, which aims to promote and publicise short films on mountains sports (mountaineering, expeditions, climbing, caving...), mountain nature and ethnography.


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Short film festival


 Documentary



 
Logo of Chennai Media Factory International Short Film Festival

Deadline
25 Mar 2021


Published: 16 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Chennai Media Factory International Short Film Festival

chennai, India


CMF INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Creative & Visual Challenge International Festival is an annual worldwide visual festival which aims to motivate overseas and CMF short film productions to compete in this FESTIVAL.

The purpose of having CMF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in India is to give Expression of Freedom to those creative filmmakers who are looking for International exposure.

India is a fast developing country in the world with its multiple cultures, traditions, and spirituality. Chennai is the largest state in the country of India. We, the "CMF INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL" are going to present the art, culture, traditions and the places of tourism interest in the Chennai. A number of people have dedication and passion to produce feature and short films but because of the scarcity of funds and resources, they are unable to find any platform to display their features and short films. We, the "CMF International Film Festival" are going to provide them an International platform to present their unique works to the Global audiences.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Fabriano Film Fest

Deadline
29 May 2021


Published: 15 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Fabriano Film Fest

Fabriano, Italy


The Fabriano Film Fest returns also in this 2022, now in its tenth edition.

The festival will be held from 20 to 24 October in the beautiful city of Fabriano.

There are always many activities that go hand in hand with the screenings of short films, so also for this edition we promise you
"Big emotions, in small doses" ...


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Animation  Fantastic  Terror



 
Logo of Florence Short Film Festival

Deadline
23 Jan 2021


Published: 15 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Florence Short Film Festival

Firenze, Italy


Florence Short Film Festival is an event dedicated to short films.

Born as a limelight for young independent directors, it quickly established itself as an international festival, counting among its guests and jurors great personalities from the world of academicism and film criticism, as well as renowned actors, dubbers and producers. Every year hundreds of directors from all over the world have submitted their works to be selected and run for the three categories of “Fiction”, “Animation” and “Documentary”, and thus compete for the Jury Prize (with cash prize) and for the Audience Award.

Throughout its eight editions, Florence Short Film Festival has received the patronage of the most important local institutions (the Municipality of the City of Florence and the Tuscany Region) and, more importantly, has been able to intercept a large transversal audience that has voted its loyalty to the festival every year: the audience of FSFF numbers hundreds of people and embraces both the university student who wants to live the cultural life of the city, and to the cinephile who wants to discover the directors of tomorrow, thanks to the varied proposal that the festival can offer.

Since the 8th edition Florence Short Film Festival is proud to offer masterclasses by guests of the caliber of Alessandro Roia, Giovanni Veronesi, Gianfranco Pannone and Alessandro Rak, demonstrating that teaching is a fundamental point for training the new directors of tomorrow and that the dissemination of cinematographic knowledge is at the basis of the intentions of the festival.

The 10th edition of the Florence Short Film Festival (6th, 7th, 8th February 2024 at the Cinema La Compagnia, Firenze) aims to bring the event to a further level by strengthening the internationality of the proposal, consolidating and expanding the public and involving famous personalities of Italian and international cinema.

Guests and jurors of previous editions:

Ugo Pagliai, actor, dubber
Alessandro Roia, actor, director, screenwriter
Paola Gassman, actress
Paola Randi, director
Daniela Morozzi, actress
Cosimo Calamini, screenwriter
Francesco Pannofino, dubber, actor
Antonio de Matteo, actor
Cinzia Th Torrini, director
Gianna Giachetti, actress
Antonio Frazzi, director, juror for the David di Donatello and European Film Academy
Alessandra Acciai, actress, producer
Cosimo Calamini, screenwriter and writer
Luigi Nepi, professor of Film Criticism at the University of Florence
Stefano Socci, Professor of History of Cinema at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence;
Donatella Pascucci, Mibac - Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities
Simone Bartalesi, artistic director of OFF Cinema
Marta Innocenti, director
Caterina Liverani, journalist
Manfredi Lucibello, director


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation



 
Logo of FIRE!! Barcelona LGBTI Film Festival

Deadline
15 Apr 2021


Published: 14 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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FIRE!! Barcelona LGBTI Film Festival

Barcelona, Spain


The FIRE!! Mostra is the first LGBT film festival in Spain: established in 1995 by Casal Lambda, in Barcelona, it addresses affective diversity in its broadest sense through a careful selection of feature films, documentaries and short films. A selection of art-house cinema and an educational approach are its main characteristics.

Throughout two weeks at the beginning of June - mainly at the French Institute but also at other different indoor or open-air venues in the city -, a wide range of public is invited to enjoy this Barcelona cultural landmark, with stories and testimonials of free people, creators who break barriers and fighters for human rights, all of whom help with love to build a fairer and freer world.

The festival's name is a tribute to the late 20s New York magazine of the same name, FIRE!!, led by the black gay writer Richard Bruce Nugent, portrayed in one of the most iconic films of the festival, Brother to Brother, which we screened a few years ago.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Deadline
20 Dec 2020


Published: 14 Nov 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films


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Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Karachi, Pakistan


GIFF Edition 5, 2024 (Online)

Get ready to experience the magic of cinema like never before at the Gandhara Independent Film Festival 2024, Ed 5 (Online) Pakistan's pioneering digital film festival brought to you by Cirque Films

Launched in 2020, GIFF has been a trailblazer in connecting filmmakers with a global audience through its innovative hybrid format. Over the past four years, we have become a beacon for diverse storytelling, offering a unique platform where creative voices from around the world converge.

This October 2024, we’re back and more determined than ever to showcase the finest #shortfilms that will captivate, move, and inspire. From heart-stirring dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, from thought-provoking art films to unforgettable emotional journeys. This year's festival promises an unforgettable ride through the world of cinema.

Mark your calendars, because this is an event you won't want to miss.

Join us online via our website, and stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to take you on an extraordinary cinematic adventure. The Gandhara Independent Film Festival is about to begin.

Categories
Narrative Shorts

*there is no submission fee to submit a film


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction



 
Logo of OSFF Actrum

Deadline
01 Mar 2021


Published: 14 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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OSFF Actrum

Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain


Actrum is a non-profit association dedicated to artistic production and the dissemination of audiovisual content.

The board of directors convenes the first edition of the short film festival, which will initially be held online in the event that the situation caused by COVID-19 continues as before.


International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Dock of The Bay Music Documentary Film Festival

Deadline
12 Apr 2021


Published: 13 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Dock of The Bay Music Documentary Film Festival

San Sebastian, Spain



Dock of the Bay is a festival focussed on the dissemination of non-fiction films addressing the extensive world of music in its different thematic and formal aspects.

The Dock of the Bay Festival will run in Donostia-San Sebastian from May 3rd to 8th of 2023.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Documentary



 
Logo of world film festival

Deadline
15 Dec 2020


Published: 12 Nov 2020
 Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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world film festival

BOGOTA, Colombia


Festival start: December 20, 2020 Festival end: December 30, 2020

Independent World Film Festival invites students of film, visual arts, communication and related careers, as well as independent filmmakers, amateurs and professionals, from around the world, to participate in its 1st Edition 2020, which will take place in various venues from Colombia.

World Film Festival is a space for the support, diffusion and exhibition of cinematographic works; is presented as a non-profit medium and its priority is independent cinema made by emerging creators around the world.

The films that are presented do not participate for any prize or economic remuneration, since the main objective of the Exhibition is to offer the possibility to new filmmakers to make their work known, as well as to offer a dialogue between the author and the viewer; In order to carry it out, the World Film Festival holds Q&A sessions between the filmmaker and part of his team with the audience; as well as conferences and discussion tables on different topics of interest, with special guests experts in universal cinematography.

Open call from November 11 to December 15 (with three stages).
Notifying those selected on December 17.


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



 
Logo of Lunigiana Cinema Festival

Deadline
20 Apr 2021


Published: 12 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films


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Lunigiana Cinema Festival

Fivizzano, Italy


Lunigiana Film Festival is a festival dedicate to shortfilms that takes place in the "Città Nobile of Fivizzano", an ancient village in Tuscany on the Via Francigena.

The festival is divided into three categories: - Free theme - Environmental theme - Human rigts


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Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



 
Logo of 6 Festival Internacional Take Único

Deadline
28 May 2021


Published: 11 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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6 Festival Internacional Take Único

Ubá, Brazil


Enrolled films (short films and feature films) may participate as long as they fit into one of the following film genres: animation, drama, fiction, action, thriller, comedy, horror or children.


International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



 
Logo of Arte Non Stop Festival  /  International Film and Art Festival

Deadline
30 Sep 2021


Published: 11 Nov 2020
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films


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Arte Non Stop Festival / International Film and Art Festival

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina


Due to the Pandemic, there will be no screenings of Films and no Exhibition of Works of Art in theaters, it will be a Virtual Festival from October 26 to 28 BA2024.

Art Non Stop Festival, is the International Film and Art Festival born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which takes place from October 26 to 28. Organized by the Producer Arte Non Stop, combining Cinema, Painting and Sculpture under the exclusive theme of cinema.

The reason for the Festival is to Promote Art in all its Expressions. Providing a new space year after year to the Artists and Sculptors, to interact their works of art together with the Films of Art and Fiction that participate from all over the world in different contests and categories, with functions and exhibitions open to all public.

It is an Official Independent Festival, free exhibitions and with itinerant venues that it renews year after year - Non-conventional Projection, Not in Cinemas - because its seeking to discover and promote new Art Spaces and create new viewers.

That is why it calls the Artists to Carry out Workshops live to create Works of Art intervened by all the Artists present, with the idea that they are Donated to beneficial institutions

Making Films and Art Works Exhibitions, Free exhibitions from October 26 to 28.

CINE / CINEMA

1 -Competencia Oficial Largometraje Internacional
Para aquellos realizadores que cuenten con 2 (dos) o más películas de largometraje (nacional y/o internacional) de ficción, animación y/o documental (Realizado en cualquier formato). Duración Superior a los 60 (sesenta) minutos.-

-Competition Official International Feature Film
For those filmmakers who have 2 (two) or more feature films (national and / or international) of fiction, animation and / or documentary (Made in any format). Duration exceeding 60 (sixty) minutes. -Títulos Incluídos-


2 -Official Competition Debut Film
For those filmmakers who present their first feature film (national and / or international) of fiction, animation and / or documentary (made in any format) Duration of more than 60 (sixty) minutes. -Including Titles


3 -Competition Official Animation
For those filmmakers who present their feature film (national and / or international) of fiction and / or animation made in any format. Free run time. -Including Titles


4 -Official Documentary Competition
For those filmmakers of documentary (national and / or international) of fiction documentary, animation documentary and / or real documentary (made in any format). Duration exceeding 45 (forty-five) minutes. -Including Titles-


5 -Competition Medium-length Official Competition
For those filmmakers who present their film (national and / or international) of fiction, animation and / or documentary (Made in any format). Duration from 10 (ten) minutes to 44 (forty four) minutes -including titles


6 -Competition Official Short film
For those filmmakers who present their short film (national and / or international) of fiction, animation and / or documentary (made in any format). Duration LESS than 10 (ten) minutes -including titles-


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Feature film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental