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QueerCineMad - Madrid International LGBTI+ Film Festival

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QueerCineMad, formerly known as LesGaiCineMad, Madrid International LGBTIAQ+ Film Festival is a LGTBI+ Film Festival in seen in Spanish Speaking countries. The inaugural edition was held in 1996. With an estimated audience of more than 10,000 spectators, it is a well attended festival by members of the Community of Madrid and is covered by the Spanish Press.








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Logo of Message To Man
Published: 24 Jan 2024
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Message To Man

Deadline: 01 Jul 2024

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HIGHLIGHTED

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The 36th Message to Man International Festival of documentary, short fiction, animated, and experimental films will take place from 16 to 24 October 2026 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Over the years, the Festival has hosted distinguished figures of world cinema, including Werner Herzog, Ulrich Seidl, Claude Lanzmann, Isabelle Huppert, Fanny Ardant, Agnès Varda, Mira Nair, Paolo Sorrentino, Alan Berliner, Eric Roberts, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Abdellatif Kechiche, Udo Kier, and many others.

With its history spanning three decades of cinema development, Message to Man was founded in 1989 in Leningrad by filmmaker Mikhail Litvyakov, who now serves as the Honorary President of the Festival.

In 2010, Alexei Uchitel, a renowned director of documentaries and feature films, assumed the role [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Experimental



Saint-Petersburg, Russia



 
 
 
Logo of INTERSECCIÓN - A Coruña International Film Festival
Published: 12 Jan 2024
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INTERSECCIÓN - A Coruña International Film Festival

Deadline: 30 Jun 2024

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INTERSECCIÓN – A Coruña International Film Festival supports the freest currents of auteur cinema. Its programme showcases independent films created through risk and innovation and offers audiences the opportunity to experience bold and vibrant works.

The festival explores new cinematic languages and defends courage, diversity and curiosity in creation.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



A Coruña, Spain



 
 
 

 
Logo of Gandhara Independent Film Festival
Published: 25 Dec 2023
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Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Deadline: 20 Feb 2024

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Gandhara Independent Film Festival 2026, 7th Edition (Online & In-Person)

STELLAR STORIES, ONE FESTIVAL

GIFF 2026 commits to curating some of the most exceptional films from around the globe. GIFF began with its first virtual edition in 2020 to allow a larger audience to experience a diverse range of films, particularly the cinephiles in Pakistan who were starved of a curated line-up of films which exemplified stellar storytelling. Over the last 6 years, GIFF has provided filmmakers a chance to reach out to a global audience and showcase their talent internationally.

The 2026 edition is imminent, and submissions are open. We are looking forward to riding the waves of emotions brought forth through your remarkable stories.

*Submissions are free.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Karachi, Pakistan



 
 
 
 
Logo of Oldenburg International Film Festival
Published: 16 Dec 2023
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Oldenburg International Film Festival

Deadline: 04 Jul 2024

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“One of the World's Leading Indie Film Fests” - The Hollywood Reporter

Rated among the top 5 Film Festivals worldwide for Independent Films by American film critic Chris Gore in his esteemed “Ultimate Film Festival Guide”, and ranked “Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker, Oldenburg has fostered its success with a strong commitment to innovative and Independent filmmaking.

“If there's anything that could be considered the Promised Land of Independent Cinema in Europe today, it is Oldenburg.” - Accred - L'actualité des festivals de cinéma

Labelled ‘the German Sundance’ by Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and Screen International, amongst others, Oldenburg has evolved while preserving its intimate atmosphere and founding purpose: to celebrate and support the diverse [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Oldenburg, Germany



 
 
 

 
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Published: 18 Nov 2023
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Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Jul 2024

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Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF)
A Canadian Screen Award–Qualifying Festival
A Telefilm Canada–Qualifying Festival
One of Telefilm Canada’s 25 Approved Medium-to-Large Scale Film Festivals (2026–2027)

An Official IMDb Festival

The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) is one of Canada’s leading multicultural film festivals—recognized nationally and internationally for championing diversity, inclusion, and global storytelling. TINFF is proud to be:

• A Canadian Screen Award–Qualifying Festival
• A Telefilm Canada–Qualifying Festival
• One of Telefilm Canada’s Top 25 Medium-to-Large Scale Film Festivals for 2026–2027

• An official IMDb festival
• A registered Canadian non-profit organization headquartered in Toronto
TINFF has earned its [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Toronto, Canada



 
 
 
 
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Published: 17 Nov 2023
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Festival de Málaga

Deadline: 22 Dec 2023

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1. OBJECTIVES

The objectives of Festival de Malaga are to disseminate and promote Spanish films and their general cultural sphere. In this sense, the Festival is also a platform for Latin American film productions. Its functions include hosting an event for the different professional sectors of films in Spanish (construed as films produced in Spain and all of Latin America, including Brazil) to boost their development and promote international sales.

Festival de Málaga is recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (FIAPF) (www.fiapf.org).

In compliance with these objectives, the 29th Edition of Festival de Málaga will be held from 6th to 15 th March 2026.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Málaga, Spain



 
 
 

 
Logo of Screamfest® Horror Film Festival
Published: 03 Nov 2023
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Screamfest® Horror Film Festival

Deadline: 19 Aug 2024

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2024 New York Times names Screamfest as one of the top 5 Halloween Film Festivals Worth Traveling For!

The 26th annual Screamfest® Horror Film Festival will take place at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.

Some of the largest horror online publications have called it the "Sundance of Horror."

Dread Central's Best Genre Fests 2025-26
Moviemaker Magazine's 50 Film Festival's Worth the Entry Fee 2023

50 Best Genre Fests in the World 2021

25 Film Festival's Worth the Entry Fee & 13 Film Festivals to Die For
30 Bloody Best Genre Fests in the World 2019.

Screamfest® Horror Film Festival is the largest and longest running horror film festival in the United States. Paranormal Activity was discovered and premiered at the festival in 2007.

The festival showcases new genre [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Beverly Hills, United States



 
 
 
 
Logo of Gijon International Film Festival
Published: 19 Sep 2023
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Festival Internacional De Cine De Gijón / Xixón

Deadline: 25 Sep 2023

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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)

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Gijón, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 19 Aug 2023
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Festival Jóvenes Realizadores

Deadline: 04 Sep 2023

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Focused since more than three decades ago on the discovery of new talents and the diversity of contemporary cinema, Granada Film Fest has a special interest in upcoming filmmakers of all nationalities, open to short films and medium-length films decided to explore new audiovisual forms regardless of their definition or genre.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Granada, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Cortogenia International short film festival
Published: 09 Aug 2023
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Cortogenia

Deadline: 10 Sep 2023

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Cortogenia is short film festival held all year along.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental  Music Video



Madrid, Spain