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Gijon International Film Festival

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GIJÓN/XIXÓN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (FICX) aims to showcase a wide and varied selection of auteur cinema currently being produced worldwide and especially focused on innovative films and emerging filmmakers. High quality, personal, young in its shape, edgy and independent cinema at a creative level. During its selection process, the Festival will prioritise those works of interest that have their World, International, European or Spanish premiere at FICX as well as those that do not have commercial distribution agreements in the Spanish territory.

Acknowledged as “Specialized Festival” by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association)



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Published: 19 Sep 2026
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Kolkata Kaleidoscope International Film Festival

Deadline: 10 Nov 2026

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International Festival

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Feature film festival

The principal objective of the Kolkata Kaleidoscope International Film Festival (KKIFF) is to promote and encourage awareness, appreciation and understanding of the art of cinema, and to inspire cultural exchange through film.

The first edition of KKIFF aims to bring together filmmakers, film enthusiasts, artists, cultural practitioners, industry professionals, and audiences through a shared love for cinema.

More than a festival built around screenings and awards, KKIFF seeks to create a space for conversation, collaboration, discovery and community—connecting established voices with emerging filmmakers and creating opportunities for people who are beginning to find their place in the film ecosystem.

Our philosophy is simple:

LESS COMPETITION. MORE COMMUNITY.

We believe [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Experimental



Kolkata, India



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Logo of FANTASTIC:BRASIL - International Fantastic Film Festival of Brazil
Published: 19 Sep 2026
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Fantastic:brasil - Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantástico do Brasil

Deadline: 26 Sep 2026

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FANTASTIC:BRASIL – International Fantastic Film Festival of Brazil is a festival dedicated to the celebration of fantastic cinema in all its forms, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals around genre films from Brazil and around the world.

The festival presents a diverse selection of feature films and short films, highlighting new voices, innovative approaches, and distinctive visions within fantastic cinema.

Official Competitions:

International Competition: Feature Films and Short Films
Ibero-American Competition: Feature Films and Short Films
Brazilian National Competition: Feature Films and Short Films

FANTASTIC offers a space for contemporary fantastic cinema to connect with audiences and to showcase the richness and diversity of the genre [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Experimental



Rio De Jaineiro, Brazil



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Logo of Gijon International Film Festival
Published: 18 Sep 2026
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Festival Internacional De Cine De Gijón / Xixón

Deadline: 22 Sep 2026

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Feature film festival

GIJÓN/XIXÓN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (FICX) aims to showcase a wide and varied selection of auteur cinema currently being produced worldwide and especially focused on innovative films and emerging filmmakers. High quality, personal, young in its shape, edgy and independent cinema at a creative level. During its selection process, the Festival will prioritise those works of interest that have their World, International, European or Spanish premiere at FICX as well as those that do not have commercial distribution agreements in the Spanish territory.

Acknowledged as “Specialized Festival” by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association)

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Gijón, Spain



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Logo of Cortisonici International Short Film Festival
Published: 18 Sep 2026
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Cortisonici International Short Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

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International short film festival - MX 15 min.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Varese, Italy



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Published: 18 Sep 2026
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FESTIVAL DE CINE INTERNACIONAL ARANDA 1503

Deadline: 18 Sep 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

From the FCIA 1503 Film Festival we are happy to tell you that we are going to start our first edition in the great Villa de Aranda de Duero (Burgos), giving shape to our illusion of being able to bring Culture and Cinema closer, and to be able to give also meet those young directors and actors.

From the El Mostacho association we send you our most affectionate greetings.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Aranda de Duero , Spain



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Logo of Iztacalco International Film Festival
Published: 18 Sep 2026
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Festival Internacional de Cine en Iztacalco

Deadline: 01 Dec 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

The first International Film Festival in Iztacalco, in one of Mexico City's most historic boroughs, invites all filmmakers interested in sharing their work with us, and why not, even stay and film. We will have screenings of the submitted films, as well as an awards ceremony with cash prizes.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Iztacalco, Mexico



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Published: 18 Sep 2026
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Winter Park Film Fest

Deadline: 09 Sep 2027

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International Festival

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Where Independent Cinema Meets Mainstream Audiences.

A Revolution in Short Film Distribution: True Commercial Exposure

Most film festivals share a common challenge: your work is screened in isolated blocks to an audience composed almost entirely of other filmmakers, festival-goers, and industry insiders.

At the Winter Park Film Festival (hosted at the iconic Aloma Cinema Grill in Winter Park, Florida), we do things differently. We have created a ground-breaking festival model designed to give your short film maximum reach, real commercial impact, and an authentic theatrical experience.

How It Works: Primetime Placement Before Hollywood Blockbusters
Instead of grouping short films together into niche, low-attendance screening blocks, each selected short film is paired [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Winter Park, United States



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Logo of LIFF - LUME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Published: 17 Sep 2026
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Festival Internacional Lume De Cinema - 2026

Deadline: 01 Oct 2026

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International Festival

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Feature film festival

Authorial film festival held by one of the most important distributors of movie Brazil. The awards will result distribution contracts of winning films in Brazil.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



SAO LUIS, Brazil



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Published: 17 Sep 2026
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International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra & Awards

Deadline: 30 Jun 2027

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International Festival

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Submit your entry now!

The 14th International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra & Awards, offers you the opportunity to submit your documentaries now, in order to compete in the monthly selections of projects. Selected projects will automatically qualify to participate in the Competition Sections of the annual Festival's Awards, taking place from August 7th to 22nd 2027.

The rich thematic sections of the Festival include: human rights, recordings of memory, docudrama, young directors, true stories, climate change, environment, the role of women, Greek Panorama, views of the world, human portrait, violence, war threat, diversity, socio-political discrimination, religious conflicts, racism, migration, as well as themes related to all forms of art and culture, such as folklore, [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



IERAPETRA, Greece



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Published: 17 Sep 2026
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Le Frisson qui vient

Deadline: 10 Jan 2027

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International Festival

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Feature film festival

[Indicative date: the festival will take place in April 2027, though possibly on a different weekend]

Le Frisson qui vient is a festival powered by the association Le Cinéma qui vient, founded in April 2026. The association’s mission is to bring cinema to rural areas and to offer high-quality artistic programming to territories with limited access to cultural experiences.

The Festival’s Core Principles
— Showcasing new voices

Le Frisson qui vient is a discovery-driven festival. We welcome films from all filmmakers, whether emerging or established, provided they bring innovation to the way stories are told. An additional award will nevertheless be dedicated to first and second feature films. We are drawn to works created outside established circuits. Films that don’t tick the [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Montfort-sur-Risle, France



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