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BIFFF (Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival)

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Every year, during the month of April, the city of Brussels becomes the capital of all things Fantastic. The BIFFF, one of the biggest International Fantastic Film Festivals of the world (certainly the craziest), screens more than 100 movies during its 13 days marathon, ranging from Fantasy to Thriller, Sci-Fi, Cult, Horror, Anime, Experimental, underground, etc., of which some 90 features and 100 shorts in World, International, European or Belgian premiere.








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Logo of Alexandria Short Film Festival
Published: 02 Jun 2022
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films



Alexandria Short Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Oct 2022

Call for entries

OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

- The festival provides accommodation and internal transportation during the festival period

Alexandria short film festival ( Egypt ) was founded by Alexandria Art Circle Association in order to give a chance for filmmakers to present their work to the public and this in the heart of Alexandria to be a lighthouse of cinema in the world.

The festival is held annually and its first edition was in 2015.

The festival aims to provide a suitable atmosphere to exchange experiences between filmmakers from all over the world and give opportunities for short filmmakers to present their films whether narrative, documentary, or animation in front of the audience, with the aim of conducting fruitful discussions between the filmmaker and the audience and providing a safe platform for [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



Alexandria, Egypt



 
 
 
 
Logo of Viña del Mar International Film Festival
Published: 28 May 2022
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films



Festival Internacional de Cine de Viña del Mar

Deadline: 14 Aug 2022

Call for entries

HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Any Ibero-American work may participate in the Fiction Feature Film, Documentary Feature Film, and Short Film categories, and any national work may participate in the "National Feature Film Competition" and "Miradas al Territorio" categories. All works must be considered as NOT having participated in the FICVIÑA Competition prior to the 2023 and 2024 versions.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



Valparaíso , Chile



 
 
 

 
Logo of Isla Calavera · Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival City of La Laguna
Published: 25 May 2022
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films



Isla Calavera · Festival De Cine Fantástico De Canarias Ciudad de La Laguna

Deadline: 13 Oct 2022

Call for entries

MELIES Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival City of La Laguba - Isla Calavera opens the call for entries for feature and short films, fiction and documentary in real image and animation.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of RENCONTRES DU CINEMA LATINO AMERICAIN - PESSAC Cortometrajes - 43ème EDITION
Published: 24 May 2022
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Rencontres Du Cinéma Latino-américain - 43ème édition - Pessac - Compétition : Courts-métrages

Deadline: 23 Jul 2022

Call for entries

HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

Short film festival

This year, for the 42nd Rencontres du Cinéma Latino-Américain, a festival organized by the association France Amérique Latine in Bordeaux, The cinema team would like to propose for the 4th consecutive year an official competition of short films.

These 12 films selected by the employees and volunteers of the association will be presented to students who will award different prizes and use the short films as a study support.

The scholar work on and with the short films will start in september: the final answer of your participation in the official competition will be given at the beginning of december.

The Award winners will be notified after the Festival is concluded.

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The Festival reserves the right to place entries into alternative categories if they feel it [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Bordeaux, France



 
 
 

 
Logo of Mecal Pro,  28th Barcelona International Short and Animation Film Festival
Published: 12 May 2022
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films



Mecal Pro, 28º Festival Internacional De Cortometrajes Y Animación De Barcelona

Deadline: 15 Feb 2023

Call for entries

GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Mecal Pro, the Barcelona International Short and Animation Film Festival, will celebrate its 28th edition. The long history of MECAL PRO has consolidated it as one of the most important short film festivals in Europe and the world, thus receiving the support of local, national and international institutions. We have screened in 2025 more than 300 short films in 29 sections that we program.

Mecal is strongly committed to promoting the exhibition and dissemination of audiovisual creations in the short format, not only with the public, but also in having creators and distributors meet through different activities. Mecal is also devoted to foster emerging talent, by holding events and awards specially aimed at young creators. In this sense, it also works as a short film [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Barcelona, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Zaragoza International Film Festival
Published: 07 May 2022
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Festival Cine Zaragoza

Deadline: 16 Aug 2022

Call for entries

GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The Zaragoza Film Festival, founded in 1995 to create a cinematic activity in the city. At first his main title was the Young Filmmakers. Since 2007 its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.

Festival with various events, generalist and national character (although some of its events are international).

Starting in 2021, after celebrating the 25th edition of the Festival, we propose an evolution of the project.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Zaragoza, Spain



 
 
 

 
Logo of American Documentary And Animation Film Festival (AmDocs)
Published: 26 Apr 2022
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Short films
Feature films



American Documentary And Animation Film Festival (AmDocs)

Deadline: 06 Jan 2023

Call for entries

OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

AmDocs is one of the largest Documentary and Animation only festivals in the United States. We are located in beautiful Palm Springs, not far from the media capital of Hollywood. We take pride in sharing the best viewing environment for both our audience and filmmakers.

AmDocs is very progressive in education outreach, market sharing and doing all we can to help our filmmakers realize their goals.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Palm Springs, United States



 
 
 
 
Logo of IBIZACINEFEST
Published: 03 Apr 2022
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films



Ibizacinefest - 10º Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Ibiza

Deadline: 18 Jan 2023

Call for entries

GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

We conceive IBZCF as a window into contemporary cinema, its new trends and creators who contribute new narrative paths to create vibrant, necessary, and modern films.
The 10th edition of IBZCF will take place in 10 venues across the island's five municipalities and online on the Filmin platform. Ibizacinefest renews its commitment to Ibiza and its culture through a program of national and international titles never before seen on the island, exclusive premieres in the Balearic Islands and Spain, activities aimed at professionals, short film sections to discover and promote local and Balearic talent, and our educational program with special screenings to create new audiences.

Reflection will also be given space through open discussions on the relationship between cinema and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Ibiza, Spain



 

 
Logo of LesGaiCineMad Madrid International LGBTI+ Film Festival
Published: 31 Mar 2022
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films



Lesgaicinemad Festival Internacional De Cine LGBTIAQ+ De Madrid

Deadline: 15 Aug 2022

Call for entries

GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

LesGaiCineMad Madrid International LGBTIAQ+ Film Festival is a LGTBI+ Film Festival in seen in Spanish Speaking countries. The inaugural edition was held in 1996. With an estimated audience of more than 10,000 spectators, it is a well attended festival by members of the Community of Madrid and is covered by the Spanish Press.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Madrid, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Aguilar Film Festival
Published: 27 Mar 2022
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films



Aguilar Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Sep 2022

Call for entries

GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

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, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Aguilar de Campóo, Spain