Submit to the best festivals


Safe. Fast. Easy.

Register for free
Login





  Filmmakers


Submit your film to festivals.

Go › ›



  Festivals


For festival organisers.

Go › ›





Find the latest calls for entries for film festivals all over the world




Palencia International Film Festival

Logo of Palencia International Film Festival

The Palencia International Films Festival is organised by the Association Friends of the film and the Popular University of Palencia.

This edition is number 35, and during all these years, our philosphy has been considering cinema a tool of development and social cohesion.

Our festival colaborates with the Spanish Cinema Academy, and its a qualifyer festival for the GOYA shortfilm Awards.

In addition, the short film awarded the first prize by the jury at the MCIP (the Milagros Alcalde Award) will go directly to the Short List finalist of the FUGAZ Awards, making up the short list of films that will then be evaluated for nomination by the commission that awards these prizes each year.



 Go to festival page
Festival List


The place to be for film professionals





  5846


Festivals already work with Festhome


  76%


Of the most successful films of last year used Festhome



  207000


Films already selected with Festhome



  22000


Production and distribution companies, public and private institutions, universities…


  2100


Fraudulent festivals detected and rejected by Festhome staff















View All




VoD platform for both films and festivals

Go to Festhome TV


The only platform created specifically for online film festivals

How does it work?




Festhome champions fair business practices.



Festivals that already work with Festhome, including Academy Award, European Film Award, BAFTA, Goya, Méliès d’Or and Cartoon d’Or qualifying festivals, and FIAPP recognized festivals.



Excellent support
Praised by both festivals and filmmakers

UFFO
Recommended submission platform

Fair Submissions
Founding member

Join Festhome - Film Submission Platform




Find the latest calls for entries for film festivals all over the world.



Most recent calls for entries and upcoming deadlines.


 
Logo of Palencia International Film Festival
Published: 13 Dec 2025
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Palencia International Film Festival

Deadline: 14 Dec 2025

Call for entries

GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The Palencia International Films Festival is organised by the Association Friends of the film and the Popular University of Palencia.

This edition is number 35, and during all these years, our philosphy has been considering cinema a tool of development and social cohesion.

Our festival colaborates with the Spanish Cinema Academy, and its a qualifyer festival for the GOYA shortfilm Awards.

In addition, the short film awarded the first prize by the jury at the MCIP (the Milagros Alcalde Award) will go directly to the Short List finalist of the FUGAZ Awards, making up the short list of films that will then be evaluated for nomination by the commission that awards these prizes each year.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Palencia, Spain



 Festival
 Website
 
 
 
 
Logo of AZYL Shorts – International Short Film Festival
Published: 13 Dec 2025
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films



AZYL Shorts – International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

AZYL SHORTS is a unique event in Slovakia as well as in Central Europe. We create a space for presenting the authors of short films and music videos. Our main goal is not only to carefully prepare the competition itself, but to create a platform which will ensure the promotion of the artists to the professional and general public alike.

We would be delighted to invite you to our four days event in Banská Bystrica in October 2026.

We have 3 competitive categories:
- 1 Minute Films
- 5 Minute Films
- Music videos

The programme includes the screenings of not only the competitive sections, but also the best shorts from Oscars, Cannes, Berlinale... and other prestigious festivals. Also curatorially compiled selections of our jurors from V4 countries at the Cinema of Museum SNP [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Bratislava, Slovakia



 Festival
 Website
 
 

 
Logo of Organitzats per l’Ajuntament d’Algaida (Illes Balears) juntament amb Titoieta Ràdio
Published: 13 Dec 2025
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Premis Castellitx 2026 de Curtmetratges de Ficció en Català

Deadline: 13 Dec 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

7th Prize for short fiction films in Catalan language. Catalan version only. Films without dialogue will not be accepted.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Algaida, Spain



 Festival
 Website
 
Logo of Pequecinema. Traveling children`s film festival in Spain
Published: 13 Dec 2025
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Pequecinema. Festival Itinerante de Cine Infantil

Deadline: 31 Dec 2025

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Pequecinema is a Touring Children's Film Festival that in 2026 will visit several towns across Spain, showcasing the best short films aimed at a young audience (from 2 to 15 years old).

Organized by CortoEspaña - Premios Fugaz (the main short film awards in Spain, chosen by more than 1,700 industry professionals), the event seeks to give visibility to works directed at younger audiences, while also promoting short films and fostering a love for the format among the youngest members of the household.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Varias localizaciones, Spain



 Festival
 Website

 
Logo of 28th International Adventure Film Festival, India Tour
Published: 13 Dec 2025
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films



28th International Adventure Film Festival, India Tour

Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Since 1989, GIRI-DOOT (the leading adventure lovers’ association of Eastern India) has been organizing the International Adventure Film Festival

For 27 years, Giri Doot has proudly hosted this festival one of the country’s longest-running festivals dedicated to exploration, mountaineering, and the spirit of adventure. Now entering its 28th year, the festival continues to attract a vibrant community of climbers, explorers, filmmakers, journalists, and adventure enthusiasts from across the world.

The festival is more than a showcase of films — it is a cultural bridge that fosters international exchange and understanding through the powerful medium of cinema.

Over nearly three decades, it has grown into a celebrated platform where filmmakers and audiences come together to [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



India Tour, India



 Festival
 Website
 
 
Logo of Vall Fosca Shorts Festival. Childhood, youth, and old age. Beginnings and endings.
Published: 13 Dec 2025
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Festival de curts de la Vall Fosca. Infància, Joventut I Vellesa. Principis I Finals.

Deadline: 26 Jan 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The theme of the submitted short films is “Childhood, Youth, and Old Age. Beginnings and Endings.”

Therefore, short films must address topics related to childhood, youth, and old age—that is, the first and last stages of life.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



La Torre de Capdella, Spain



 Festival
 Website

 
Logo of Lugo Film Week
Published: 12 Dec 2025
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films
Feature films



Semana de Cine de Lugo

Deadline: 15 May 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Bases 48th Lugo Film Week (Spain). Celebrated from September 21 to 26, 2026 (SECILUGO 48).

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Lugo, Spain



 Festival
 Website
 
 
 
Logo of Sentiero Film Factory 2026
Published: 12 Dec 2025
Film festival
 Has submission fees
Short films
Feature films



Sentiero Film Factory 2026

Deadline: 10 Jun 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Since 2021, in the heart of San Frediano and other locations across Florence, Sentiero Film Factory has been a festival dedicated to promoting young filmmakers and independent cinema, with a special focus on short films, feature films, and first and second works. Now in its sixth edition, the festival continues to grow, offering a unique experience for both audiences and industry professionals.

Over ten days of exclusive screenings, featuring more than 40 international titles, including national and world premieres, accompanied by special guests from around the world. A rich program of workshops, masterclasses, artistic residencies, and a dedicated space for young people and children.

A key event for emerging cinema, where directors, professionals, and film enthusiasts come [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Firenze, Italy



 Festival
 Website
 
 

 
Logo of BIARRITZ SHORTS
Published: 12 Dec 2025
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



BIARRITZ SHORTS

Deadline: 28 Feb 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

Biarritz Shorts is a new must-attend event for short films, with its first edition set to take place in April 2026. Nestled between the ocean and a rich cultural scene, the festival showcases a carefully curated selection of short films from around the world, offering a unique platform for both emerging and established filmmakers.

Open to directors, producers, and distributors, Biarritz Shorts celebrates creativity in all its forms: fiction and animation. More than just a competition, it is a space for meetings and exchanges, where bold storytelling and innovation take center stage.

Join us for this inaugural edition and give your film the spotlight it deserves!

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



BIARRITZ, France



 Festival
 Website
 
 
Logo of Mediterranean International Youth Film Festival
Published: 12 Dec 2025
Film festival
Does NOT have submission fees
Short films



Mediterranean International Youth Film Festival

Deadline: 10 Jan 2026

Call for entries

International Festival

Short film festival

The Mediterranean International Youth Film Festival is a global cinematic platform run by filmmakers from several countries. Held in Alexandria, Egypt, it is dedicated to celebrating young, independent filmmakers from around the world.

The festival focuses on supporting creative talent, showcasing new voices, and providing a unique environment for international networking among filmmakers, critics, producers, and distributors.

The ten-day festival offers film screenings, Q&A sessions, advanced workshops, meetings with industry experts, artist residencies, and extensive professional development opportunities.

The festival takes place annually from February 1 to 15 at various venues in Alexandria.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Alexandria, Egypt



 Festival
 Website
 
 
 


Festival List



Questions?


 
 
 
Festhome Film Festival Submissions White Transparent Logo

Copyright 2012-2025

All Rights Reserved

FAQs
Film festivals
Blog
Contact
Team
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Returns Policy