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shnit worldwide shortsfestival

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The shnit worldwide shortsfestival is a premier platform for the exhibition and promotion of short films. The festival is a unique transnational event held simultaneously in ten cities across five continents. The festival will take place from August 20 to September 20, 2026, and consists of three main segments: [1] shnit PLAYGROUNDS*—festival cities [2] shnit EXPANDED [3] shnit FINALE—awards ceremony.

All winners of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION and INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will be eligible for consideration for the 2027 Oscars® (via a cinematic release, in accordance with the rules of the 99th Academy Awards®).

Over the past twenty-four years, shnit has evolved into a major international short film festival, continuously reinventing itself. Originally a local initiative, it has [...]



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Published: 03 Jun 2023
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Animacción

Deadline: 14 Aug 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival

Animacción is an international festival of animated short films, which showcases the artistic potential of a whole new generation of animators. Organised by the cultural association dedicated to animation ‘Ánimas Anónimas’, the festival returns this year for its 10th edition.


I would put this whole paragraph like this: The selected short films will be screened from 27/10 to 31/10 in different venues in the metropolitan area of A Coruña, and the winning films from both the general section and the children's and Galician sections will be chosen by voting by the audience attending the screenings.

The days of the screenings will be an opportunity to create a bridge between professionals from the world of animation and the public, as we will be programming talks and activities [...]

 Animation



A Coruña, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 02 Jun 2023
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Lights Cameros Action

Deadline: 01 Aug 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival

LUCES CAMEROS ACCION is a short film festival with two sections.

1 – “Rural World" Section
International section of short films in Spanish or Spanish subtitles.

Recorded in villages in rural areas or dealing with rural idiosyncrasies.

Premiered from January 1, 2025.

2 – “Cameros" Section
The works submitted will be original pieces that are not accessible through Internet.

With 30% of the "footage" recorded in recognizable places of Cameros (New and old Cameros located in La Rioja Spain).

Deadline for submission of works:
"Rural World" section: before April 16, 2026.
"Cameros" section: before July 21, 2026.

Screenings and Awards Ceremony:
18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 of August in villages of Cameros, La Rioja, Spain.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



El Rasillo, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 30 May 2023
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Environment and Sustainability Short Film Festival. Montseny Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve.

Deadline: 19 Jun 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival

Espai Montseny, with the support of Viladrau City Council, is convening the 7th edition of the "Environment and Sustainability Short Film Festival.

Montseny Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve". The Festival will be held from July 25th to July 26th, 2026.

The event was born in 2020 with the idea of showing audiovisual productions related to the environment and to encourage reporting, debate and awareness about the environmental crisis that affects both globally and in our immediate environment.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



Viladrau, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 24 May 2023
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AnimArte - International Student Animation Festival Of Brazil

Deadline: 15 Jul 2023

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

AnimArte Festival: A global stage for student and professional animators.

The AnimArte Festival is dedicated exclusively to animated short films !!
The maximum duration for each film is 15 minutes.

AnimArte is an international festival of animated films made by children, young people, and professionals, aimed at young audiences.

In 2026, the 19th edition of AnimArte will be held, and the festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary. It will take place in October in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

For international students (around the world), there are two competitive categories: Maxi (for animated films made by students aged 18 or older) and Mini (for animated films made by students under 18).

For international professionals, there are two categories: “Environmental Films” and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



Rio de Janeiro, Brazil



 
 
 

 
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Published: 22 May 2023
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Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Jul 2023

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HIGHLIGHTED

International Festival

Short film festival

Gandhara Independent Film Festival 2026, 7th Edition (Online & In-Person)

STELLAR STORIES, ONE FESTIVAL

GIFF 2026 commits to curating some of the most exceptional films from around the globe. GIFF began with its first virtual edition in 2020 to allow a larger audience to experience a diverse range of films, particularly the cinephiles in Pakistan who were starved of a curated line-up of films which exemplified stellar storytelling. Over the last 6 years, GIFF has provided filmmakers a chance to reach out to a global audience and showcase their talent internationally.

The 2026 edition is imminent, and submissions are open. We are looking forward to riding the waves of emotions brought forth through your remarkable stories.

*Submissions are free.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



Karachi, Pakistan



 
 
 
 
Logo of Roca Film Festival
Published: 17 May 2023
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Festival de Cine de Roca, Cine de Música

Deadline: 26 Jun 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival

Roca Film Festival is a non-profit cultural project held annually in the parish of Roca, Guitiriz, Lugo, Spain. Organized by Xermolos Cultural Association, this small-format musical film festival reaches its XIII edition in 2026.

Key Features:

Musical Focus:
The festival centers on musical-themed productions, providing a platform for filmmakers who explore the relationship between cinema and music.
Varied Program:
In addition to short film screenings, the festival offers a wide range of activities, including:
- Outdoor film screenings.
- Presentations of cultural projects.
- Live concerts.
- Art exhibitions.
- Colloquiums and debates.
- Guided tours of the area.
- Traditional games.

Short Film Competition:
The festival features a musical-themed short film competition, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Guitiriz, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 16 May 2023
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Otras Miradas FCS

Deadline: 20 Aug 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival

Otras Miradas, was born with the commitment to be a screen that makes social reality visible.

Likewise, we support the different social groups, so that they show their audiovisual works and in this way their projects can be known by the general public.

In addition, we believe in cinema as an educational tool to raise awareness about current social realities, reflected in the works presented to Otras Miradas.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Zaragoza, Spain



 
Logo of INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION FILMS ’ANIMAEVKA-2026
Published: 16 May 2023
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Международный фестиваль анимационных фильмов «Анимаёвка – 2026

Deadline: 10 Jul 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival

Mogilev State Enterprise "Kinovideoprokat" welcomes you and informs that in September 2026 in the city of Mogilev, Republic of Belarus, the XXVIII International Festival of Animated Films "Animaevka-2026" will be held.

Over the years, the festival has become a celebration of animation for children and adults. Events are held in all regional centers of Belarus.

For viewing, film screenings of competitive and non-competitive programs, creative meetings with the creators of animated films, master classes, exhibitions of children's fine and decorative and applied arts are organized.

As part of the treatment:

- competition of animated films;
- competition of children's animation creativity
- competition of children's fine and decorative and applied arts.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Mogilev, Belarus



 

 
Logo of Cuenca del Salado International Short Film Festival
Published: 15 May 2023
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Festival Internacional de Cortos de la Cuenca del Salado

Deadline: 22 Jul 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival


 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Rauch, Argentina



 
 
 
 
Logo of ZINETXIKI ZINEMALDIA - International Film Festival for Children and Youth
Published: 14 May 2023
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Feature films



Festival Internacional de Cine Infantil y Juvenil - Zinetxiki Zinemaldia

Deadline: 23 Jun 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

XI edition of the Zinetxiki Zinemaldia - International Film Festival for Children and Youth, organised by the cultural association Begira Elkartea, will take place in Bilbao and other Basque cities and towns from 12 to 27 December 2026.

Zinetxiki Zinemaldia aims at offering worldwide quality audiovisual contents to a family audience. Through the projection of selected works in several competitive categories, the festival seeks to promote the audiovisual education and the creation of new audiences.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Bilbao, Spain