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BIFFF (Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival)

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Every year, during the month of April, the city of Brussels becomes the capital of all things Fantastic. The BIFFF, one of the biggest International Fantastic Film Festivals of the world (certainly the craziest), screens more than 100 movies during its 13 days marathon, ranging from Fantasy to Thriller, Sci-Fi, Cult, Horror, Anime, Experimental, underground, etc., of which some 90 features and 100 shorts in World, International, European or Belgian premiere.



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Published: 09 Sep 2024
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Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Sep 2024

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International Festival

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Empowered WOMXN, 2025 (Online)

Back for the fourth time, GIFF is excited to present Empowered WOMXN 2025. This event celebrates the stories, strengths, and journeys of women through films created by female filmmakers, celebrating International Women’s Day with powerful stories from around the world.

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Narrative Shorts

*there is no submission fee to submit a film

 Fiction



Karachi, Pakistan



 
 
 
 
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Published: 07 Sep 2024
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Connect to Prosper - Global Video Challenge

Deadline: 28 Mar 2025

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Are you a creative filmmaker, storyteller, or digital artist? Join our global challenge and showcase your talent on an international stage! In 2025, we honour the 695th Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, whose visionary theme, "Connect to Prosper," redefines global connections and innovation. This is your chance to shine and be part of a historic celebration.

We invite teams of up to three members, aged 34 and under, to create a short video (2-5 minutes) that embodies the theme:

"Connect to Prosper: Celebrating Global Connections through Visual Arts"

Your mission is to capture how connections foster prosperity, innovation, and growth in our interconnected world. Showcase how the City of London serves as a global hub of knowledge and innovation, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Other



Tipton, United Kingdom




 
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Published: 13 Aug 2024
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Festival Internacional De Cortometrajes Visualízame En Tu Memoria

Deadline: 15 Jan 2025

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V International Short Film Festival "Make me visible in your memory" aims to promote reflection on death and the subsequent process on personal and family, social and historical memory.

 Fiction  Documentary  Other



Almería, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 13 Aug 2024
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XV Festival De Cortometrajes Visualízame. Audiovisual&mujer

Deadline: 15 Jan 2025

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Short film festival

The Visualízame festival began in 2011.

Organized by Fundación Inquietarte, the main objective of Visualízame is to serve as a platform for the dissemination of cinematographic works in which women participate in the direction, script and/or production.

Likewise, serve as a dissemination platform for short films that promote equality, in addition to respect for Human Rights. That is why we have two special awards for short films committed to the 2030 agenda of Sustainable Development Goals, and films whose plot addresses the topic of death and mourning.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other



San José, Níjar, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 06 Aug 2024
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Festival Ànima Jove

Deadline: 05 Oct 2024

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Ànima Jove, Festival Internacional de Curtmetratges d'Animació d'Altafulla is an animation film festival, whose main objective is to create a space to disseminate the art of animation in the territory of Tarragona.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other



Altafulla, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 23 Jul 2024
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BAAR | 2º Festival De Cine Argentino En Barcelona

Deadline: 31 Aug 2024

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Only for Spanish and Argentinian Filmmakers.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other



BARCELONA, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 22 Jul 2024
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Comedy Film Fest

Deadline: 30 Apr 2025

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THE FIRST FILM & SHOW-BUSINESS FESTIVAL IN ITALY ENTIRELY DEDICATED TO COMEDY!

In the heart of the Italian summer, amid the charm of Puglia, and the warmth of Manduria, The Comedy Film Fest – Manduria stands out as a high-profile cinema and entertainment festival. Over three days, the festival features film previews and hilarious live shows, all centered around the theme of great Italian and international comedy, accompanied by music and entertainment.

The event calendar is divided into various areas within the Municipality of Manduria, from the beach to the countryside, from daytime entertainment activities to wine tasting in the land of "Primitivo's wine". The main event takes place in the historic centre of the City of Manduria, where a large open-air arena of 2000 seats [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



Manduria, Italy



 
 
 
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Published: 17 Jul 2024
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Tracce Cinematografiche film Fest

Deadline: 15 Apr 2025

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The Film Tracks Film Fest wants to be a meeting point between fans of filmic language, propose quality works.

A special prize will go to a short film about the MEDITERRANEAN.

We love Cinema and how we want to spread it.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Nettuno, Italy



 

 
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Published: 16 Jul 2024
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Vegan Çîftlîk Short Film Festival

Deadline: 01 Nov 2024

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Vegan Çiftlik
International short film festival
İzmir / Türkiye

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Izmir, Turkey



 
 
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Published: 09 Jul 2024
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Ahmedabad International Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Jan 2025

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International Festival

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Feature film festival

Guajarati cinema is one of the major regional and vernacular film industries of the cinema of India has produced more than thousands of films since its inception and still many films including motivational films releases every year.

Ahmedabad – A world heritage city also carries its legacy of Gujarat film industries. The city has cultivated many great filmmakers and artists.

I acquired an idea to start this festival with an assistance of very recognized members of cinema industry.

AIFF is the pioneer in Gujarat to provide platform for filmmakers, musician, animation maker, editor, ad film maker, DOP, script writer, art director etc. to promote their work in the group of experts.

We are expecting great participation with enthusiasm from filmmakers and other industry [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Ahmedabad, India