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ZINEBI - International Festival of Documentary and Short Film of Bilbao

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ZINEBI
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF DOCUMENTARY AND SHORT FILM OF BILBAO

It got started in the year 1.959 and organized by the Cultural Department of Bilbao City Hall, ZINEBI will celebrate its 66th edition from the 8th up to the 15th of November, 2024.

It is the only international Class A festival in Spain in the documentary and short film category recognised by FIAPF since 1974, recognised by the Hollywood Academy as a qualifier for the Oscars among the short films from the official palmares and qualifier as well by the Spanish Academy for the BAFTA Awards and the GOYA Awards.

ZINEBI is a festival which holds all the most current forms and formats, innovative and suggestive and that is making a steady bet for the emerging authors. The line-up of the international schedule [...]



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Published: 14 Jan 2023
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BUT Film Festival

Deadline: 01 Jun 2023

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BUT is an annual international festival with about 50 features, 50 shorts plus performances, music and art.

During 5 days in Breda (Holland) filmmakers, distributors and the audience meet each other.

We specialize in genre cinema, low-budget and independent - the weird and the wicked.
The focus is on underground moviemaking (not horror per se) and B-movies.

Each year there is a main guest, Waters, Buttgereit, Castellari, BrudeLaBruce have been there.

The opening film, closing film, 5 nominations plus retrospectives. 90% of the films is new, rest is retrospective.

BUT is a non-profit festival, run by a foundation (IDFX) and volunteers.

Since the 2020 edition, we incorporated free online viewing into our program.

We do not charge entry fees.

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Breda, Netherlands



 
 
 
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Published: 12 Jan 2023
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Semana de Cine de Lugo

Deadline: 10 May 2023

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46th Lugo Film Week (Spain). Celebrated from September 23 to 29, 2024 (SECILUGO 46).

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Lugo, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 10 Jan 2023
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Actrum International Film Fest (AIFF)

Deadline: 28 Feb 2023

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ACTRUM is a non-profit Cultural Association that works in all areas of the artistic sector.

This year we are organizing our first online film festival.

In this festival, the finalist works will be screened online and it will be open to the public, who will have to vote through our website for their 3 favorite shorts/feature films from each section to award the public prizes.

Register your project! We accept any gender.

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Rivas Vaciamadrid, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 04 Jan 2023
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24fps International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 16 Jun 2023

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Abilene, United States



 
 

 
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Published: 04 Jan 2023
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Festival Internacional De Cine Invisible Film Sozialak De Bilbao

Deadline: 01 May 2023

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The International Unseen Film Festival 'Social Films' from Bilbao (Basque Country, Spain) is organized by Kultura, Communication y Desarrollo KCD NGOD; Organization dedicated to promoting a human, intercultural, equitable and sustainable development through Communication and Culture.

The International Unseen Film Festival 'Social Films' from Bilbao is an annual celebration dedicated to show a cinema full of diversity and social commitment, a cinema that is usually excluded from commercial screens.
The Festival is centered on four major themes: Sustainable Development, Human Rights, Interculturality and Gender Equity.
With its continuous work, it has become an indispensable appointment for all those interested in communication for development and social transformation.

The [...]

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Barakaldo, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 02 Jan 2023
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Luberon Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Jun 2023

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Luberon Film Festival

International Film Festival hosted by the city of PERTUIS will reward at the end of these 5 days in a feature film and short film section the Lavender of Gold for the best film.

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Pertuis, France



 

 
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Published: 02 Jan 2023
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vvfilmf - Festival Internazionale di Cinema per Ragazzi

Deadline: 01 Aug 2023

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The Association 400 Colpi is a non-profit organization created with the aim of promoting films that, thanks to their language, style, story, and themes, are intended for both young and adult audiences.
vvfilmf is synonymous with film quality and represents a window into the youth world. It is not just a film festival. It's an experience. It's a significant cultural moment for young people that unites and cultivates.

Over the years, vvfilmf has created events that discover spaces for young people, workshops for the study of new forms of visual expression. #vvfilmf presents itself as an initiative aimed at the entire country and internationally, with the intention of meeting the expectations of both a young population and adult viewers.
The goal is to bring the general public [...]

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Vittorio Veneto, Italy



 
 
 
 
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Published: 27 Dec 2022
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MOONLIGHT ONLINE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 30 Jun 2023

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Festival President and Artistic Director Gabriel Daniel Dorobantu and Festival Head Manager Irina Tolokolnikova welcome you to The Moonlight Online International Film Festival, which is organized and administered by the Swedish creation, production and distribution company Dorobantu Film & Television.

The Festival aims to promote original feature films and short films of high artistic quality and to support independent cinema worldwide.

In addition to the long lists of official diploma awards in the Feature Film Section and in the Short Film Section, The Moonlight Online International Film Festival is introducing the Trans-Section award Great Moonlight Award for Best Film in the Festival – which will be the festival’s Supreme Award (consisting of the festival’s Physical [...]

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Arboga, Sweden




 
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Published: 06 Dec 2022
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Cinematech International Film Festival (Formerly Cinema4Screen Film Festival)

Deadline: 31 Mar 2023

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Cinema4Screen Film Festival is an yearly international event and is designed for filmmakers to promote their work. C4SFF is the link between filmmakers, their fans, and an audience that loves great films. Every year, we accept short films, documentaries, animations, music videos and web series of any genre. The best short, docu etc are announced as the winner in Cinema4Screen Film Festival.

Watch the best short, documentary, music video and web series in our Film Festival.

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Mumbai, India



 
 
 
 
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Published: 02 Dec 2022
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African Indigenous Language Film Festival (Ailff)

Deadline: 01 Feb 2023

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The 2024 African Indigenous Language Film Festival highlights Africa's cultural richness and tourism potential.

By showcasing indigenous languages and traditions, this event empowers local communities. Through film screenings, workshops, and exhibits, it fosters dialogue between filmmakers, tourism professionals, and cultural enthusiasts. Come discover Africa's diverse heritage, its ability to attract global tourists, and its potential for lasting collaborations and economic growth.

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Lagos, Nigeria