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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: 07 May 2026
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Oleaje Festival de cine

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Oleaje Film Festival, organized by the Network of Museums of Manabí, invites filmmakers to participate in its first edition.

This festival aims to establish a platform for exhibition, training, and film production in the province of Manabí, promoting reflection on identity and territory through cinema.

In dialogue with its curatorial line, the 2026 edition, titled “Cinema is Alive!”, invites submissions of feature-length and short films—both fiction and documentary—that explore tangible and intangible heritage, such as gastronomy, music, festivities, traditional knowledge, the sea, and the ways of life that develop around it.

Special consideration will be given to works that examine how these cultural practices, together with the relationship to coastal and rural [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Other



Manta, Ecuador



 
 
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Published: 07 May 2026
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BCN Sports Film – 17th Barcelona International FICTS Festival

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

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The Barcelona Olympic Foundation, with the support of the Barcelona City Council, organizes the BCN Sports Film 2027 – 17th BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL FICTS FESTIVAL and forms part of the WORLD FICTS CHALLENGE 2027.

The BCN Sports Film 2027 will take place in Barcelona on dates yet to be determined during February of 2027. In this seventeenth edition, the festival will have a competitive nature.

The seventeenth edition of the festival will have a hybrid format so, there will be face-to-face screenings and online screenings. The rights that the authors assign, therefore, are both for the face-to-face sessions that are held in the official venues of the contest, as well as for the sessions that will be held online through an online platform.

These Rules & Regulations have been [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Barcelona, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 06 May 2026
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International Short Film Festival Vitafest 2026

Deadline: 24 Jun 2026

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VITAFEST, Vitacura International Short Film Festival is a festival dedicated to national and international short films and a meeting point for diverse agents of the Chilean audiovisual industry.

Now in its eight edition, VITAFEST has established itself as one of the main platforms for the short film format in Latin America, a meeting point for the various agents of the local audiovisual industry and an official showcase for the new local talented filmmakers.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Santiago, Chile



 
 
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Published: 06 May 2026
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제7회 예천국제스마트폰영화제

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

The 8th Yecheon International Smartphone Film Festival (YISFF)

Submission Period: May 4, 2026 (Mon) – July 3, 2026 (Fri) (60 days)

Final Nominees Announcement: July 31, 2026 (Fri)(Official website, SNS channels, and individual notification)

Competition Overview

▪ Production Requirement: All submitted works must be filmed using a smartphone.

▪ Eligibility: - Open to all domestic and international participants

- Individuals and groups are both eligible
- No limitation on the number of participants per team

▪ Theme: Open theme (No restrictions)

Competition Categories

1. Film Division

1-1 General Division (Ages 20 and above / Format: Film)
1-2 Student Division (Ages 19 and under / Format: Film)
1-3 Senior Division (Ages 60 and above / Format: Film or Video)

2. Short-form [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Yecheon, South Korea



 
 

 
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Published: 05 May 2026
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South International Series Fest

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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South International Series Festival

A festival for professionals of the audiovisual sector and for the public, in an exceptional location such as the city of Cadiz, which had an incredible success in last year's edition.

45 premieres of fiction and non-fiction series, as well as presentations of projects and trends for the upcoming season. The public will have the opportunity to interact on the carpet with the protagonists of their favorite series and will also be able to enjoy a side program with a multitude of activities.

The International connection will be developed through different actions and activities that will promote the synergy between creators from all over the world.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Cádiz, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 05 May 2026
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Otras Miradas FCS

Deadline: 17 Aug 2026

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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  Music Video



Zaragoza, Spain




 
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Published: 05 May 2026
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Festival de Cine de Roca, Cine de Música

Deadline: 13 Jul 2026

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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  Music Video



Guitiriz, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 02 May 2026
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Co-cine CINE&GASTRONOMÍA

Deadline: 01 Jul 2026

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COCINE is a film show dedicated to exploring and celebrating the richness of gastronomy and food culture through audiovisual art. This event seeks to highlight the deep connection between food and culture, offering a window into the stories behind each dish, recipe and culinary tradition.

From innovation in the kitchen to the preservation of traditional food practices, COCINE is a space where filmmakers, chefs, farmers and food lovers can converge and share their passion for gastronomy. Here, we explore how planting clean and sustainable products can strengthen the traditional cuisines of towns and communities, and how gastronomic culture evolves and adapts in a constantly changing world.

COCINE is an event of the Corporación Gastronómica de Popayán in alliance with the [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Popayán, Colombia



 
 

 
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Published: 02 May 2026
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Filmetrad - Festival Internacional de Cine de Tradiciones

Deadline: 15 Sep 2026

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FilmeTrad – International Film Festival of Traditions is a film festival dedicated to documentary cinema exploring traditions, cultural heritage, and ways of life from different territories around the world.

The festival takes place in Asturias (Spain), with a territorial approach across several rural municipalities where cultural heritage remains an active part of community life. FilmeTrad aims to create a meeting point between cinema, territory, and citizens, using audiovisual language as a tool to reflect on collective memory and cultural identities.

The program focuses on documentary films — both short and feature-length — addressing traditions, crafts, rituals, music, and ways of life connected to intangible cultural heritage, offering contemporary and diverse [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Villaviciosa, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 02 May 2026
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Imagenarte 26

Deadline: 31 Aug 2026

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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