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American Documentary And Animation Film Festival (AmDocs)

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AmDocs is one of the largest Documentary and Animation only festivals in the United States. We are located in beautiful Palm Springs, not far from the media capital of Hollywood. We take pride in sharing the best viewing environment for both our audience and filmmakers.

AmDocs is very progressive in education outreach, market sharing and doing all we can to help our filmmakers realize their goals.



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Published: 07 Dec 2025
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EcoFrames Environmental Film Festival

Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

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The EcoFrames Environmental Film Festival is more than a showcase; it’s a dynamic platform where art, activism, and environmental awareness converge. We are located in Greece. We present films exploring the intricate relationship between humanity and nature, tackling urgent themes like climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and sustainable living. We welcome submissions of both short and feature-length documentaries and fiction films that illuminate our planet's beauty, fragility, and the critical challenges we face. Our curated selection aims to challenge perspectives, deepen understanding, and empower audiences to act. All screenings are free and open to the public.

Utilizing the Solar Cinema Van (member of the Solar World Cinema network), EcoFrames and Kalamata [...]

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Kalamata, Greece



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Published: 07 Dec 2025
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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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During one week of the year over 100,000 film-lovers gather in over 500 Cinemas across 6 Continents to view and vote on the Finalists Films in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival - MANHATTAN SHORT is more than just one of the largest short film festivals in the world....it is the World's First Global Film Festival.

If making short films is about getting your work out there, nothing compares to MANHATTAN SHORT.

Every Film Selected is eligible to enter the Oscars:
MANHATTAN SHORT does a full week's advertised run in a cinema in Los Angeles, California. This theater booking means all ten finalists in the 2026 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival will be eligible to enter the Oscar competition for 2027. Many past Finalists from MANHATTAN SHORT have been nominated and even win [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



NYC, United States



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New York State International Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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The New York State International Film Festival is located in the heart of New York, Albany!

Since 2016, we have screened 478 short films from all around the globe.

We have connected filmmakers with their audiences through short films each year, and we'd like to thank everyone for joining us! We continue to aspire to become one of the greatest film festivals in the nation. We are an international short film festival. The festival invites people from all over the Capital Region of New York and all over the world. Everyone is welcome to submit their short films. We support students and first-time filmmakers too. We encourage all types of documentaries, animation, drama, comedy, experimental, music videos and horror short films.

Films will be viewed during the festival by the [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Albany , United States



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Toronto Tamil International Film Festival

Deadline: 11 Aug 2026

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Toronto Tamil International Film Festival (TTFF or TTIFF) is conducting a innovative international film festival and invites participation from aspiring and upcoming independent filmmakers. A unique film Festival, focusing on opportunity creation for global filmmakers.

[The purpose of Toronto Tamil film festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between Tamil & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. TTIFF also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.]

Our festival supports independent cinema across formats and aims to showcase the best talent & cinema from across the globe.

Also, The Toronto Tamil Film Festival is an annual showcase of [...]

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Toronto, Canada



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HOLLYWOOD HORRORFEST

Deadline: 01 Sep 2026

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For all fans of horror and filmmaking 2026, will be bigger and better than before! We're playing two days in Hollywood. With star-studded premieres and Hollywood career celebrations (names to be announced shortly). We have our own coffee bar the entire weekend - for networking and relaxing between (and during) events - and we also plan to honor a celebrity star with the prestigious PRICE AWARD and raise funds for charity in the process.

Past honorees & special guests include JOHN LANDIS, SID HAIG, JOE DANTE, LANCE HENRIKSEN, DICK MILLER, STUART GORDON, DEE WALLACE, VICTORIA PRICE, KEVIN TENNEY, ALAN HOWARTH, ANULKA, BAI LING, JAKE BUSEY, LEW TEMPLE, BILL MOSELY, RICHARD BAND, MARY SCHEER, ROBERT 'CORPSY' RHINE, VERNON WELLS, JAMES KAREN, BEVERLY RANDOLPH, JEWEL SHEPARD, ROLFE [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Los Angeles, United States



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Papagena Script – International Screenwriting Festival

Deadline: 15 Apr 2026

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The Papagena Screenwriting Festival is a space dedicated to celebrating the art of audiovisual writing in its many forms. Focused exclusively on screenplays, the festival seeks to recognize new creative voices and offer visibility to original short, feature, series, and documentary projects.

Entirely online and accessible, the event features free workshops, lectures, and discussion groups, fostering exchanges between screenwriters, audiovisual professionals, and the public interested in the creative process.

Our goal is to encourage the creation of innovative stories, recognize emerging talent, and build a support network for those who want to transform words into images. More than just awarding awards, the Papagena Screenwriting Festival is an invitation to join a creative, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Camaragibe, Brazil



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14th Indian Cine Film Festival-26, Mumbai

Deadline: 25 Aug 2026

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India Cine Film Festival has its roots almost a decade back in northern India. The festival was launched in Meerut and was concluded successfully in Noida with participation from almost 18 countries. In year 2014 the Miniboxoffice has adopted the festival officially from its organizers and Indian Cine Film Festival are now moving with passionate minds of Miniboxoffice. The ICFF-26 aim is to give momentum to the independent cinema.

The ICFF objective is to create a platform for the meeting, sharing & development of great cinematic ideas. The festival along with international competitive films screenings also holds a film market & industry oriented master classes & discussions. The festival will provide a central point where industry people can share business and new [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Mumbai, India



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ATLANTIDOC - FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE DOCUMENTAL DEL URUGUAY

Deadline: 20 Apr 2026

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The International Documentary Film Festival of Uruguay began in Atlántida, the summer retreat of Alberto Mántaras—one of the pioneers of Uruguayan documentary filmmaking—and a place of refuge for Pablo Neruda. It is one of the first seaside resorts east of Montevideo, located just a few kilometers from the airport and offering ideal infrastructure for hosting a festival. A beautiful coastal town with a beach and a historic hotel that once welcomed notable figures such as Gardel, García Lorca, Mirtha Legrand, and many other celebrities of the 1930s.

Year after year, the festival expanded throughout the entire country, driven by the desire to reach more people, especially in Uruguay’s interior, where the best documentaries in the world do not always arrive. Public television [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Montevideo, Uruguay



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Katze Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Jun 2026

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The KATZE Film Festival proudly returns for its fourth edition in 2026, continuing its uncompromising journey to the edges of society, the human experience, and cinematic innovation.

The 2026 edition will once again take place at Beit Tami in Tel Aviv, in collaboration with the Tel Aviv Municipality. This partnership anchors the festival at the heart of the city’s cultural landscape.

At KATZE, we explore the unfamiliar, embrace the unconventional, and champion filmmakers who dare to push boundaries, question norms, and reinvent cinematic language.

From raw human dramas to radical experimental visions, KATZE 2026 will present a bold selection of films that captivate, unsettle, and illuminate new creative frontiers. We invite filmmakers worldwide to submit their work and join [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Tel Aviv, Israel



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Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival

Deadline: 11 Jul 2026

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SANTA BARBARA INDIE FILM FESTIVAL - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

A Festival to celebrate the art of Independent & Youth (18 and under) filmmakers.

NEW FOR 2026: AI FILM CATEGORY
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This isn't about replacing traditional filmmaking. It's about expanding what's possible.

For 2026 we're thrilled to announce our brand new AI Film Category! Whether you're experimenting with AI-generated visuals, crafting scripts with AI assistance, or creating entirely new worlds through prompts – we want to see what you're making.

​We're still celebrating the indie spirit, youth voices, and local talent that make our festival special. Now we're also embracing AI as a creative tool and giving filmmakers a place to showcase their innovations.

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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Santa Barbara, California, USA, United States



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