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Message To Man

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The 36th Message to Man International Festival of documentary, short fiction, animated, and experimental films will take place from 16 to 24 October 2026 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Over the years, the Festival has hosted distinguished figures of world cinema, including Werner Herzog, Ulrich Seidl, Claude Lanzmann, Isabelle Huppert, Fanny Ardant, Agnès Varda, Mira Nair, Paolo Sorrentino, Alan Berliner, Eric Roberts, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Abdellatif Kechiche, Udo Kier, and many others.

With its history spanning three decades of cinema development, Message to Man was founded in 1989 in Leningrad by filmmaker Mikhail Litvyakov, who now serves as the Honorary President of the Festival.

In 2010, Alexei Uchitel, a renowned director of documentaries and feature films, assumed the role [...]



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Published: 06 May 2026
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제7회 예천국제스마트폰영화제

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

Call for entries

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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 [...]

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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  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  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, [...]

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Santaella, Spain



 
 
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Published: 02 May 2026
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Shorts Wrap

Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

Call for entries

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Short film festival

ABOUT SHORTS WRAP

Shorts Wrap is a film festival that supports short film creators. We write film reviews and organize mentorship programs and masterclasses at various film festivals.

More than 10 film directors, screenwriters, and producers collaborate with the platform. Their work has premiered in the Main Short Film Competition or the La Cinef student short film section at the Cannes Film Festival.

We have written over 100 reviews, many of which are available on our website. We organized masterclasses at Prague Film Festival 2025 and Košice International Film Festival 2025.

You can find us on social media as @shorts_wrap, where we regularly share important information from the world of short films, including key deadlines for Oscar, BAFTA, and EFA qualifying festivals. [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Košice, Slovakia



 

 
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Published: 02 May 2026
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Muestra De Cortometrajes San Rafael En Corto

Deadline: 15 Jul 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

The Shortfilm Festival "San Rafael in short" aims dissemination, disclosure and the screening of cinematographic works as well as the knowledge of these by the audience.

The works presented not opt to a prize or award, only the assessment of the audience.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Vecindario, Spain



 
 
 
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Published: 02 May 2026
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Curtàneu - Sessió Ilerdenca

Deadline: 11 Sep 2026

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The Ilerdenca session is part of the CurtÀneu exhibition, International Short Film Festival in the Valls d'Àneu, located in Pallars Sobirà in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees. It is a specific session for productions made by filmmakers from the Lleida region or shot within this territory, with the aim of promoting filmmaker creativity and especially works considered "Opera Prima", in the lands of Ponent.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Esterri d'Aneu, Spain