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WORK IN PROGRESS - HUESCA INTERNACIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HUESCA

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The Huesca International Film Festival (HIFF) announces the second edition of Work in Progress HIFF, a platform designed to promote, showcase, and support Ibero-American short films in the advanced stages of post-production.

The call aims to provide creative and industry support to projects that are currently in the editing or finalization phase, facilitating their completion and subsequent circulation in festivals.

The submission deadline is March 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM.








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Published: 19 Feb 2025
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Sax International Film Festival

Deadline: 23 May 2025

Call for entries

GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

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Feature film festival

The Sax International Film Festival, in the province of Alicante, qualifier for the Goya Awards, arises through the initiative of the filmmaker and writer Miguel Herrero Herrero. Since its creation in 2006, the festival has had the support of the Sax City Council and is backed by: Generalitat Valenciana, Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH), University of Alicante, (UA), Alicante Provincial Council,... In the festival the best short films and feature film projects compete in competition. The event has numerous cinematographic activities: shows, exhibitions, concerts, book presentations, courses, workshops, tributes, master classes and meetings with renowned professionals such as the actor and director Aldo Sambrell, the animator and director Raúl García, the actor Carlos [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Sax, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 19 Feb 2025
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Certamen Nacional de Cortometrajes de L`ALFÀS DEL PI

Deadline: 11 May 2025

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GOYA Qualifiers

Short film festival

XXXVIII NATIONAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION OF L’ALFÀS DEL PI

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



L’Alfàs del Pi , Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 16 Feb 2025
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20. Vukovar Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Jun 2025

Call for entries

HIGHLIGHTED

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20. VUKOVAR FILM FESTIVAL / CROATIA

One of the largest and undoubtedly one of the most important film festivals in Croatia is moving forward! The 20th Vukovar Film Festival will take place from September 2th to 5th, 2026, thus staying in its familiar and much-loved time slot—at the end of summer, right between the end of the vacation season and the start of the new school year.

Founded in 2007, the festival is dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary cinema from around the world, with a special focus on films from the Danube region and other countries.

The festival typically features a variety of film categories, including feature films, short films and documentaries. It highlights works that deal with global issues, social themes, and personal stories, offering a [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Vukovar, Croatia



 
 
 
Logo of Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival
Published: 16 Feb 2025
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Festival européen du film fantastique de Strasbourg

Deadline: 15 Jun 2025

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MELIES Qualifiers

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The Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival is organised by Les Films du Spectre, a non-profit making association dedicated to genre cinema, which includes fantasy, horror, science-fiction and thrillers.

In addition to the Festival’s international prizes, as a member of the European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation, it also awards the Silver Méliès for the best European fantastic film.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Strasbourg, France



 
 
 

 
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Published: 15 Feb 2025
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shnit worldwide shortsfestival

Deadline: 01 Jun 2025

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The shnit worldwide shortsfestival is a premier platform for the exhibition and promotion of short films. This festival is a unique transnational event held simultaneously in ten cities across five continents. The festival takes place from August 20 – September 20 2026 and consists of three main segments: [1] shnit PLAYGROUNDS* – Festival cities | [2] shnit EXPANDED | [3] shnit FINALE – Awards ceremony.

All winners of the WORLDWIDE COMPETITION & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION will be eligible to enter the 2027 Oscars® [via Cinematic release | in accordance with the rules of the 99th Oscars®].

Over the past twenty-four years, shnit has evolved into a major international short film festival, continuously reinventing itself. Originally a local initiative, it is now a global event [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Bern, Switzerland



 
 
 
 
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Published: 03 Feb 2025
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Festival Internacional de Cine de Navarra - NIFF -

Deadline: 15 May 2025

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

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Focus 2026: THE SOCIAL CRISES OF THE 21ST CENTURY
• Environmental crisis
• Housing crisis
• Population aging crisis
• Migration crisis
• Geopolitical balance crisis

The Navarra International Film Festival (NIFF) provides a platform and recognition for creators of fiction, documentary, and animated films. It is recognized as a qualifying festival for the Goya Awards of the Spanish Film Academy, a qualifying festival for the Fugaz Awards (the Goya Awards for short films in Spain), and is rated by IMDb.

Since its first edition in 2019, NIFF has promoted social debate by addressing themes that place people at the heart of its mission, such as the state of the planet and its inhabitants, migration, feminism, diversity, and integration. Through these initiatives, the festival [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Pamplona, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 02 Feb 2025
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Festival de Cine de Terror de Molins de Rei

Deadline: 17 Aug 2025

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MELIES Qualifiers

International Festival

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Feature film festival


The Molins Film Festival, established in 1973 in Molins de Rei (Barcelona), will celebrate its 45th edition in November 2026. Known as TerrorMolins, the festival features a competitive Feature Films Official Section, Short Films Official Section, Retrospectives, Documentaries, Live shows, Workshops, Networking/Pitching sessions, and projections for both high schools and children. It also hosts one the oldest horror hours movie marathon in Europe, the 12 Hours Horror Movies Marathon (since 1973).

MHFF - Molins Horror Film Festival is one of the oldest festivals dedicated solely to horror in Spain and Europe. The festival is a proud member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF).

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Molins de Rei, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of GFFF - Galician Freaky Film Festival
Published: 01 Feb 2025
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GFFF - Galician Freaky Film Festival

Deadline: 13 May 2025

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MELIES Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The Galician Freaky Film Festival is the ultimate freak film and culture event. International in scope and specialised in fantasy cinema with themes of horror, science fiction or any subgenre that can be framed within the “freak” concept.

Founded in 2017 and based in Vigo, the GFFF showcases carefully selected films that are usually excluded from conventional distribution, presenting world and international premieres never before seen in Galicia, and also offering parallel activities such as workshops, professional meetings and special sessions for new talents.

The GFFF is a Competitive Member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation (MIFF), a global network of genre film festivals spanning 21 countries and more than 800,000 attendees per year. This membership allows [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Vigo, Spain



 
 
 

 
Logo of Cortogenia International short film festival
Published: 31 Jan 2025
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Cortogenia

Deadline: 10 Sep 2025

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GOYA Qualifiers

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Cortogenia is short film festival held all year along.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Madrid, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of LA Shorts International Film Festival
Published: 28 Jan 2025
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LA Shorts International Film Festival

Deadline: 30 May 2025

Call for entries

OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

LA Shorts International Film Festival ranks among the most prestigious and largest international short film festivals in the world.

The Festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences OSCAR®, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts BAFTA and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT) presenters of the Canadian Screen Awards and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Spain (Goya Awards).

We are proud to have 68 filmmakers from LA Shorts earned an Academy Award® nomination.

Celebrating 30 years, LA Shorts is the longest-running short film festival in Los Angeles. The festival screens 400 films and attracts over 10,000 attendees each year including Hollywood industry professionals and emerging independent filmmakers.

LA [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Burbank, United States