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ShorTS International Film Festival

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ShorTS International Film Festival (ShorTS IFF) is organised by the Maremetraggio Association and financed by public entities and private sponsors.

Since 2000, ShorTS IFF has been a landmark for short films and up and coming cinematographers at international level. In every edition, ShorTS IFF aims to make the short film genre known to a broad and heterogeneous audience, with particular attention to the young with specific sections for children and teenagers aged 6 to 15.



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Published: 19 Nov 2025
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Cinalfama Film Observatory

Deadline: 15 Jan 2026

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The CINALFAMA FILM OBSERVATORY, held in a historic neighborhood, emerges as a transformative cultural initiative that strengthens the community network. By showing independent films, the project not only widens access to alternative and innovative narratives but also stimulates cultural engagement among residents, fostering a sense of identity and belonging.

This regular event, which takes place at Museu do Fado Auditorium, becomes a meeting point where generations cross paths, sharing experiences and reflections that transcend mere film viewing. In addition, by being located in a neighborhood with a rich historical heritage, the observatory revitalizes the urban space, attracting visitors and enhancing the appreciation of the local heritage, generating a very positive [...]

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Lisbon, Portugal



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Published: 19 Nov 2025
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Soho International Film Festival 17 Edition

Deadline: 15 Jul 2026

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The festival's mission is to exhibit the best films from the around the world and create a safe haven festival event for filmmakers and cineastes to co exist and learn from each other. Our vision is to be the festival that links independent films to the proper audience and to find distribution during our event.

Accepting full-length features, short films and documentaries from professionals and amateurs alike, SohoFilmFest will hold screenings, panels and host social events and other networking opportunities for everyone involved. Leading figures from all disciplines of the film industry including distributors and media will be in attendance.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



New York City , United States



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Published: 19 Nov 2025
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Camino al Tlalocan

Deadline: 08 Mar 2026

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Zacatlán Puebla Multicultural Festival: Camino al Tlalocan, in this second edition 10 selected feature films will be shown, which will compete for the audience award: The Camino al Tlalocan statuette.

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Zacatlán, Mexico



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Logo of Festival International du Cinéma Indépendant et de l’Art Théâtral
Published: 19 Nov 2025
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Festival International du Cinéma Indépendant et de l’Art Théâtral

Deadline: 10 Feb 2026

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

The PROMOTER OF FICIAT, Mrs. Alvine KOUAMBO, is pleased to announce the 12th edition of the International Festival of Independent Cinema and Theatrical Art "FICIAT".Scheduled from March 25 to 28, 2026, in Bafoussam - Cameroon.

This event, initiated by the association Screen for the Renewal of African Culture, abbreviated as "ERECA", will bring together actors from Cinema and theatrical art from all corners of the world.

The theme of this edition is "FROM THE STAGE TO THE SCREEN: SPARKING IMAGINATION, CONNECTING PEOPLES, AND UNITING CULTURES."Submissions for films and theatrical performances that will be in competition and out of competition during the Festival are welcomed. For this Festival, a gigantic platform named will be established. This is where [...]

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Bafoussam, Cameroon



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Published: 19 Nov 2025
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Sehsüchte Internationales Studierendenfilmfestival

Deadline: 12 Jan 2026

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From April 22 to 26, 2026, the 55th edition of the Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival, one of Europe's largest festivals for up-and-coming filmmakers, will take place in Potsdam. It offers up-and-coming filmmakers from all over the world a platform to present their work to a wide audience and build contacts in the industry. Started in the 1970s as a GDR film festival for young filmmakers, Sehsüchte has established itself over the decades as an internationally important film festival and has become an integral part of Berlin and Brandenburg's cultural landscape.

Sehsüchte sees itself as a place of encounter and creation, as an event of cultural diversity and a celebration of cinema, today and tomorrow. The organization and implementation of the festival is entirely [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Potsdam, Germany



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Published: 18 Nov 2025
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Jersey City Popup Film Festival

Deadline: 19 May 2026

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Jersey City Popup Film Festival (JCPFF) is designed to be a fun relaxed film festival, offering quality independent films and networking opportunities.

We strive to create opportunities for networking with fellow filmmakers and actors before and after the screenings.

Each festival will have an after party and awards.

The films, selected by a committee, include features, shorts, music videos, webisodes, and documentaries.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Jersey City, United States



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Published: 18 Nov 2025
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Festival Internacional de Cine Al Este

Deadline: 15 Mar 2026

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Al Este is a festival coming out from the french festival A l'Est du Nouveau. Present in Peru since 2008, the mission of the festival is to promote film culture of the other Europe, that relegated to independent circuits, owning however, an invaluable wealth and tradition. Thus, Al Este seeks to spread the filmography of Europe, Latin America and Asia.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Lima, Peru



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Syncro Film Fest

Deadline: 17 Mar 2026

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Syncro is a national and international short film festival dedicated to elevating and showcasing the short film format.

The festival offers a new approach to viewing short films by programming each film in an individual screening. We firmly believe that short films are not a lesser format or merely a learning stage in filmmaking. On the contrary, they represent cinema in its most potent and compact expression.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Buenos Aires, Argentina



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Published: 18 Nov 2025
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Liberamente Short Selection 3

Deadline: 15 Dec 2025

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The third edition of the Short Selection will take place as part of the new Cavaion Film Festival, organized by Liberamente Cavaion APS from January 17 to 18, 2026, at the E. Turri Civic Hall in Cavaion Vicenza.
The films in competition will be divided into three categories: local, international, and young. The selection will be made after the nominations are closed and at the discretion of the event's artistic director.
The evening of Saturday, January 17, will be dedicated to the local selection, while the evening of Sunday, January 18, will be dedicated to the international selection.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Cavaion V.se, Italy



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Published: 18 Nov 2025
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Versonar - Festival de Música en el Cine

Deadline: 21 Dec 2025

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VerSonar – Music in Film Festival.

VerSonar celebrates the power of music in cinema. We invite short, medium, and feature-length films in categories such as music video, fiction, documentary, and biopic, offering space for new perspectives and promoting local identity.

The selected works will be presented in official screenings and a variety of festival-related activities.

VerSonar is a meeting point for creators and audiences, where music and image intertwine to tell stories that can be both felt and heard.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Panguipulli, Chile



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