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Cuenca Internacional Film Festival

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Cuenca International Film Festival 2026

Where the world's stories find their echo in the Andes.

The Cuenca International Film Festival (FICC) is one of the pioneering film events in Ecuador. With more than twenty years of history, it has become a strategic meeting point for international filmmakers, producers, distributors, and programmers, consolidating Cuenca as an epicenter of cinema in Latin America.

Throughout its history, the FICC has featured important figures, names that reaffirm the festival's mission to build bridges between the global industry and local narratives.

In 2022, the festival expanded its reach with the creation of Shortfest Cuenca, a platform specialized in short films that functions as a laboratory for narrative innovation and the discovery of new [...]



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Published: 07 Mar 2026
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FilmGugger

Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

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International Festival

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FilmGugger Short Film Festival

Theme: The Golden Twenties – Reloaded

When: Thurs 29 – Sat 31 October 2026

Where: Roxy Cinema Neustadt an der Weinstraße

Format: Contemporary short films + classic films

Submission deadline: August 31, 2026, free of charge

Website: www.filmgugger.de

Email: festival@filmgugger.de

Participation: https://filmgugger.de/opencallkurzfilme26

Festival Director: Bettina Höchel

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Neustadt, Germany



 
 
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Published: 07 Mar 2026
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Entretodos - Human Rights Short Film Festival of São Paulo

Deadline: 23 Apr 2026

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ENTRETODOS 19 - Is a free entrance Festival dedicated to the exhibition and award of short films, with up to 25 minutes, of all genres and formats, that addresses issues related to Human Rights.

The Festival takes place in São Paulo. Produced by Prefeitura de São Paulo, Spcine and ESTATE Produções.

ENTRETODOS Festival team.

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São Paulo, Brazil



 
 
 

 
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Vichy International Film Festival, Un Brin de Court

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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International Festival

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Vichy International Film Festival is proud to present the second edition of “Un Brin de Court,” an exciting very short film festival (between 1 and 3 minutes) that will take place from November 15 to 22, 2026, in Vichy and throughout the Allier department.

Immerse yourself in the world of cinema and creativity through unique screenings, fascinating discussions, and unforgettable experiences featuring fiction films (and only fictional, using live-action footage) from around the world.

Organized by the Club Audiovisuel de Vichy, “Un Brin de Court” aims to expand its audience and reach a new level. It now positions itself as a celebration of international francophone short films.

The call for very short films opens on March 1, 2026, and closes on July 31, 2026.

Short films [...]

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Vichy, France



 
 
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Published: 07 Mar 2026
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Babylon Documentary Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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The Babylon International Documentary Film Festival is the first international documentary film festival in Iraq. The festival is a 5 days special event that aims to empower and uplift documentary filmmakers from the MENA region as well as shedding light on Human Rights topics in the region, while also fostering cooperation and cultural exchange between international filmmakers. The festival focuses on showcasing a diverse range of international independent documentary films, with a special emphasis on promoting and supporting MENA talent.

The festival's primary goal is to provide a community for MENA documentary filmmakers to showcase their works and gain recognition on an international stage. The festival actively seeks to empower and uplift filmmakers to tell stories about [...]

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Baghdad, Iraq



 
 

 
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Published: 07 Mar 2026
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Festival De Cine Y Vino Ciudad De La Solana

Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

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The Municipal Film Festival aware of the importance of media in Spanish society today, and trying to make them both a media and education, held from November to December 2026 the Film and Wine Festival "Ciudad de La Solana 2026"

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La Solana , Spain



 
 
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Published: 07 Mar 2026
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Sintonie short film festival

Deadline: 07 Apr 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Sintonie Short Festival is a free competition open to schools, associations, and filmmakers of all ages and
countries.

There are three categories in which you can participate:

• Short films themed "THE COURAGE TO BE HAPPY"

The film's subject must aim to raise public awareness of stereotypes, prejudices, and the most common
racist, discriminatory, and homophobic attitudes. The element that will truly make the difference
will be the type of language used to convey the above message; irony, for example!

• Off-topic short films

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novara, Italy



 

 
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Published: 07 Mar 2026
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Uhvati Film /// Seize the Film- FILMS ABOUT DISABILITY

Deadline: 15 Apr 2026

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The “Uhvati film” (Seize the Film) Festival takes place in Novi Sad (Serbia), Rijeka (Croatia) and Kotor (Montenegro).

Through a thematically and artistically distinctive film selection, the festival aims to promote the potential of persons with disabilities, raise public awareness about the challenges they face (with special attention to multiply marginalized groups), and contribute to the advancement of disability rights.

Films selected for the Novi Sad program will enter consideration for screenings in Rijeka and Kotor, as well as for post-production programs (in all countries).

The festival organizers (KAO Parnas – Serbia, Spirit Association – Croatia, NGO Art 365 – Montenegro) will personally contact the authors of the selected films.

Some films may not be included in [...]

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Novi Sad, Serbia



 
 
 
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Published: 06 Mar 2026
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Òrbita Film Fest

Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

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Òrbita Film Fest (formerly Ficcions de Ciència), a festival dedicated to exploring the interaction between science, society and cinema, will hold its second edition from 20 to 25 October 2026 in Barcelona.
The call is open to fiction, animation and documentary short films that contribute to a broad dialogue on the role of science in society. In this second edition, the festival will also include a special section devoted to Narratives on Nature.

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Barcelona, Spain



 

 
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Published: 06 Mar 2026
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PITCHING - Festival Internacional De Cine De Huesca

Deadline: 19 Mar 2026

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El Festival Internacional de Cine de Huesca (HIFF), en su 54.ª edición, lanza la segunda convocatoria de su Pitching HIFF con el objetivo de impulsar el nuevo talento y fomentar la creación de cortometrajes de profesionales emergentes en España.

El Pitching HIFF se concibe como un espacio de encuentro entre jóvenes cortometrajistas y productoras interesadas en apoyar proyectos de profesionales emergentes, abarcando cortometrajes de ficción, documental, no ficción y animación.

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Huesca, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 06 Mar 2026
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Work In Progress - Festival Internacional De Cine De Huesca

Deadline: 19 Mar 2026

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The Huesca International Film Festival (HIFF) announces the second edition of Work in Progress HIFF, a platform designed to promote, showcase, and support Ibero-American short films in the advanced stages of post-production.

The call aims to provide creative and industry support to projects that are currently in the editing or finalization phase, facilitating their completion and subsequent circulation in festivals.

The submission deadline is March 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

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Huesca, Spain