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The 26th annual Screamfest® Horror Film Festival will take place at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.

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Published: 18 Mar 2025
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TEHRAN International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Aug 2025

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) stands as one of Asia's most prestigious and widely recognized platforms for short films, celebrated for its dedication to creative excellence, innovation, and the promotion of diverse voices in cinema. Over the course of its illustrious history, TISFF has evolved into a vibrant hub for global storytelling, attracting thousands of submissions from filmmakers worldwide—a reflection of its unparalleled reputation as a cornerstone for emerging talent and visionary cinematic voices.
Organized by the Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS), a leading organization in short film production and education, TISFF benefits from an extensive infrastructure comprising 58 branches across Iran and a thriving network of filmmakers and alumni. [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



Tehran, Iran



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Published: 17 Mar 2025
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Macau International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 01 Jun 2025

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International Festival

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MACAU INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (“FESTIVAL”) is an annual worldwide audio-visual festival that aims to motivate overseas and Macau short film and music videos productions to compete in this FESTIVAL.

The Festival was previously known as "Sound & Image Challenge" and was first launched in 2010 focusing only on an audiovisual competition for local talent. This initiative was co-founded with professionals in film, music, sound and image fields, with two priorities: to promote the Creative Industries in the audiovisual sector and highlight the local talents in the production of sound and moving image design. Over the years, it expanded across 5 continents, grew and gained recognition, and finally became a short film festival in 2015.

The Festival will be held from 6 to [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Macau, Macao



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Published: 16 Mar 2025
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ALMERIA WESTERN FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 15 Jun 2025

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International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

International Western Film Festival.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



TABERNAS, Spain



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Published: 15 Mar 2025
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TAF • Thessaloniki Animation Festival

Deadline: 31 Jul 2025

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BAFTA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

TAF, Thessaloniki Animation Festival is an international Animation Festival in Greece which promotes the art of animation through its annual gathering in October. The festival was founded, established and directed by ADDART; a non profit organization that "adds" art & culture everywhere. The creators of the festival are artists themselves, filled with love for the art of animation. Based in the heart of Thessaloniki, TAF aims to encourage and promote all aspects of creativity by hosting local as well as international events and activities for kids and adults alike!

TAF is the only Animation festival in town and every year it grows bigger. We like to showcase innovating films, guests, workshops and Master Classes to Thessaloniki in a great venue and award them for their [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Thessaloniki, Greece



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Published: 13 Mar 2025
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Cardós Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Jun 2025

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International Festival

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CARDÓS FILM FESTIVAL 2026
International Mountain Film Festival

PRESENTATION

The City Council of Vall de Cardós, in collaboration with the Cultural, Civic and Sports Association of the Valls de Cardós, announces the celebration of the second edition of the CARDÓS FILM FESTIVAL that will take place from October 10 to 12, 2026, in Vall de Cardós (Pallars Sobirà) and will have, as a nerve centre, the historical Sociocultural venue La Boïga, in Ribera de Cardós, with complementary activities around the town.

We are pleased to announce an important novelty in this year's edition of our short film contest. With the aim of reflecting the richness and diversity of the mountain territories, the contest adopts a new official theme, opening the call for works that explore any aspect [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Ribera de Cardós, Spain



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Logo of Rodinia Short Film Festival
Published: 08 Mar 2025
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Festival de Cortometrajes Rodinia

Deadline: 31 Jul 2025

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International Festival

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18th Rodinia Short Film Festival 2026

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Rodinia, Spain



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Published: 08 Mar 2025
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Cartagena Negra Cortometrajes

Deadline: 01 Jun 2025

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Cartagena Negra is the crime fiction festival held in the city of Cartagena. It is an event centred around literature and the crime fiction genre.
During the festival, there are round tables, lectures, presentations of new literary works, reading clubs, and other events related to the noir theme, such as monologue competitions, open mic sessions, talks, and meetings.
This year marks the 10th edition of the Cartagena Negra Short Film Competition, which has become a fundamental part of the official programme. At Cartagena Negra, we are passionate about cinema, which is why we want to bring together the literary and cinematographic genres in the same event.
Therefore, in the spirit of strengthening this relationship with the world of cinema, this edition will feature screenings [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Cartagena, Spain



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Logo of Mini Llanes de Cine
Published: 08 Mar 2025
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Mini Llanes de Cine

Deadline: 15 Sep 2025

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Feature film festival

Kids Festival.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Gijón, Spain



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Published: 05 Mar 2025
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22° Inkafest Mountain Film Festival

Deadline: 27 Jun 2025

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Mountain & Culture is a cultural non-profit organization whose objectives is to approach the sports community and the people in town to offer films, exhibitions, and all kinds of activities focusing on the mountain sports, adventure, environment and culture of peoples.

The Festival also creates a platform for the exchange of ideas between filmmakers, athletes and the public, while supporting the most artistic and effective ways to communicate everything related to the world of the mountain. The aim of this festival is to highlight the importance of ecology, environment, preservation of the mountains and nature in the world today. The Festival also presents a spectacular region to practice adventure sports, extreme and mountaineering, through Films geography.

Welcome to the [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Arequipa, Peru



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Published: 05 Mar 2025
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Imagenarte 26

Deadline: 30 Jun 2025

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Short film festival

11th Santaella Short Film Festival, October 24, 2026.

The primary aim of this competition is to promote audiovisual expression and foster cultural diversity. We understand short films as an essential artistic manifestation that transcends mere entertainment, acting as a vehicle for exploring diverse social and artistic perspectives.

Through this call for entries, the festival aims to:

• Boost the visibility of emerging and established talent.

• Create exhibition spaces that enrich the cultural landscape.

• Foster an appreciation for cinema, facilitating encounters between creators and audiences to deepen our understanding of our environment.

Organized and supported by:

Celuloide Film Association
Santaella Town Hall and Campiña Cathedral
Regional Government of Andalusia, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Santaella, Spain



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