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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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Published: 23 Oct 2022
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Palencia International Film Festival

Deadline: 23 Dec 2022

Call for entries

GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The Palencia International Films Festival is organised by the Association Friends of the film and the Popular University of Palencia.

This edition is number 35, and during all these years, our philosphy has been considering cinema a tool of development and social cohesion.

Our festival colaborates with the Spanish Cinema Academy, and its a qualifyer festival for the GOYA shortfilm Awards.

In addition, the short film awarded the first prize by the jury at the MCIP (the Milagros Alcalde Award) will go directly to the Short List finalist of the FUGAZ Awards, making up the short list of films that will then be evaluated for nomination by the commission that awards these prizes each year.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Palencia, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 09 Oct 2022
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Short films



Salas de los Infantes Short Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Nov 2022

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Film-makers from all over the world are welcome to partcipate.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Salas de los Infantes, Spain



 

 
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Published: 07 Oct 2022
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Flame Firstcut

Deadline: 15 Jan 2023

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

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 2025, FirstCut Take 11 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, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Pune, India



 
 
 
 
Logo of CINHOMO - International LGBT Film Festival
Published: 06 Oct 2022
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films



Cinhomo - Muestra Internacional de Cine y Diversidad Sexual de Castilla y León

Deadline: 31 Dec 2022

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

The International Film and Sexual Diversity Festival CINHOMO accepts LGBTIQ-themed films of all nationalities, which will be eligible in the various sections of the festival: Fiction Feature Films, Fiction Short Films, Documentary Feature Films and Documentary Short Films.

The works must not have been exhibited in commercial theaters, broadcast on TV or be available to the public on the Internet or any other platform in Spanish territory prior to the celebration of the festival and must be copyrighted after 01/01/2023. Feature films must be unpublished in the Community of Castilla y León; in the case of short films it will not be exclusive but it will be positively valued. The organization reserves the right to include in the out-of-competition program films that do not meet [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Valladolid, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 04 Oct 2022
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Short films



CORTI A SUD - (PFF) Polla in Corto

Deadline: 30 Apr 2023

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

ORGANIZERS

Cultural Association Time & Memory organizes the fourteenth edition of the Short Film Festival called "SHORT TO SOUTH", to be held in Polla (SA)ITALY from the 20 - 21 June 2026 at the Auditorium "Holy Nicolicchio".

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Polla, Italy



 
 
Logo of International Documentary Film Festival · PampaDocFest · Colonia Santa Teresa
Published: 02 Oct 2022
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Short films
Feature films



V Festival Internacional De Cine Documental · PampaDocfest

Deadline: 31 Dec 2022

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Produced by the Municipality of Colonia Santa Teresa and the narrative journalism platform Angular; declared of Legislative Interest and Cultural Interest by the government of the Province of La Pampa, the V International Documentary Film Festival "PampaDocFest" will be held in person in the town from April 9-12, 2026.
This festival aims to stimulate and facilitate meetings between national and international film makers and to present non-fiction films. It also seeks to foster encounters between filmmakers, technicians, and those interested in this genre, creating a space for exchange and dialogue. It aims to provide a training space to contribute to the development of culture and the dissemination of documentary filmmaking, promoting a critical and reflective view of reality. [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Colonia Santa Teresa, Argentina



 
 
 

 
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Published: 02 Oct 2022
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Cineclube Serra Elétrica

Deadline: 17 Oct 2022

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The Serra Elétrica Film Club promotes a diverse program, holding non-competitive screenings of short films in the fantasy genre (suspense, horror, experimental, drama, and science fiction), all directed and/or written by women.

The first edition of the Serra Elétrica Film Club was held with the support of the Coletivo Audiovisual Lageano (CAL). This group, formed in 2014, works to promote audiovisual production in the Serra Catarinense region. Composed of various artists, cultural producers, and local industry professionals, CAL
aims to promote actions related to the appreciation, encouragement, and democratization of audiovisual production.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Lages, Brazil



 
 
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Published: 02 Oct 2022
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Short films



Happy Valley Animation Festival

Deadline: 03 Jan 2023

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The Happy Valley Animation Festival takes place in State College, PA (Happy Valley) and is an open international animation competition that seeks to showcase animated works in a range of categories. HVAF is screened and exhibited locally and throughout the Pennsylvania State University (University Park) as well as online. We encourage submissions by students, early career, and practicing professional artists, designers, and filmmakers in any of the three categories that include: Animated Short Films, Experimental Animation, and Animated Motion Graphics & Design.

HVAF is a collaboration between organizers and volunteers and is sponsored by the Digital Arts & Media Design (DART) Program and the School of Visual Arts at Penn State, and the Animation Club at Penn State.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



University Park, United States



 
 

 
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Published: 28 Sep 2022
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Short films
Feature films



Ahmedabad International Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Jul 2023

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Welcome to the Ahmedabad International Film Festival (AIFF), a celebration of creativity and talent in the vibrant Gujarati film industry. Our city, Ahmedabad, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is not just steeped in culture but also boasts a legacy in the film industry, nurturing great filmmakers and artists.

AIFF was born from a vision to showcase the best of Gujarati cinema and provide a platform for emerging and established talents. We are proud to be pioneers in Gujarat, offering filmmakers, musicians, animators, editors, ad filmmakers, DOPs, scriptwriters, and art directors an opportunity to showcase their work among industry experts.

We anticipate enthusiastic participation from filmmakers and professionals both nationally and internationally. AIFF’s core mission is to [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Ahmedabad, India



 
 
 
 
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Published: 23 Sep 2022
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Short films



Festival Cortos para Tiempos Largos

Deadline: 16 Oct 2022

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The "Festival Cortos para Tiempos largos" is a proposal for the training, creation and circulation of audiovisual content carried out by young Colombians since 2020 with a clear purpose, to connect people and stories. The festival is not looking for winners, it is conceived as a space for the dissemination and visibility of audiovisual products, carried out for academic and non-profit purposes, where all those who wish to be part of a great story can participate.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Pereira, Colombia