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FIDBA International Documentary Film Festival

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In recent decades, and at one time to the emergence of new technologies that have ended up scanning most of the processes of the film, the documentary has known a notorious and systematic growth around the world. In our country, and for more than one decade, a production before linked almost exclusively to fiction has been swelling their ranks with new topics, new approaches, new geographies, new dilemmas.

It is in this context that FIDBA is proposed as the 1st. International Film Festival dedicated to this genre which films with the same fans - as long as we believe that the forms and the doings of the documentary film are different from those of the fiction - may meet and dialogue among them and with the public. If the documentary is a meeting point for the FIDBA, it is [...]








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Published: 26 May 2026
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SILK ROAD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Deadline: 10 Jul 2026

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The Festival, established in 2014, is a comprehensive international film festival that implements China’s Belt and Road Initiative. It aims to use films as a bridge to inherit the spirit of the Silk Road, promote Silk Road culture, enhance people-to-people connectivity and cultural exchanges among countries and regions along the "Belt and Road", build an international platform for the exchange and cooperation of Chinese and world films, and promote the prosperous development of the Chinese film industry. As a key part of the Silk Road Film and Television Project, it is hosted alternately by Shaanxi and Fujian provinces each year.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Other  Experimental



XI'AN, China



 
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Published: 22 May 2026
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31° Cinespaña, Festival De Cinéma Espagnol & Portugais De Toulouse

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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Feature film festival

ONLY FOR SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE PRODUCTIONS

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Toulouse, France



 
 
 

 
Logo of Mostra de València - Mediterranean Film Festival
Published: 16 May 2026
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Short films
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Mostra de València - Cinema del Mediterrani

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

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FIAPF Qualifiers

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Short film festival

Feature film festival

41st MOSTRA DE VALÈNCIA-MEDITERRANEAN FILM FESTIVAL


INTRODUCTION
Mostra de València – Cinema del Mediterrani is an international film festival promoted by the City Council of Valencia, Spain, with the aim of showcasing and promoting cinema from the Mediterranean basin as a geographical and cultural reference framework. The festival is accredited by FIAPF as a specialized film festival.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this call is to open submissions for films wishing to compete in the Official Section, La Cabina, and Xaloc sections of the 41st edition of Mostra de València – Cinema del Mediterrani, to be held from November 3rd to November 15th, 2026, in the city of Valencia, provided they meet the requirements established in this call and its regulations.


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 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



València, Spain



 
 
 
 
Logo of Zaragoza International Film Festival
Published: 12 May 2026
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Festival Cine Zaragoza

Deadline: 09 Aug 2026

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The Zaragoza Film Festival, founded in 1995 to create a cinematic activity in the city. At first his main title was the Young Filmmakers. Since 2007 its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.

Festival with various events, generalist and national character (although some of its events are international).

From 2026 onwards, after celebrating the 30th edition of the Festival, we plan an evolution of the project.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Zaragoza, Spain



 
 

 
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Published: 09 May 2026
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Certamen Internacional Cortometrajes Nuevos Talentos Latinoamericanos (Festival Cine Zaragoza)

Deadline: 09 Aug 2026

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Short film festival

The Zaragoza Film Festival was born in 1995 to create a cinematographic activity in the city. In principle its main denomination was that of Young Directors. As of 2007, its official name became the Zaragoza Film Festival.

Festival with different Contests, of a general and national nature (although some of its Contests are International).

To mark our 30th anniversary, we are undertaking a renewal and update of the project.

Within the Official Section of our Festival, we are promoting the International Short Film Competition for New Latin American Talents.

This space seeks to foster artistic, cultural, aesthetic, and conceptual exchange between Latin America and Spain.

To promote the work and aesthetic vision of emerging Latin American filmmakers in Europe.

To recognize [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Zaragoza, Spain



 
 
Logo of South International Series Fest
Published: 05 May 2026
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South International Series Fest

Deadline: 31 Jul 2026

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South International Series Festival

A festival for professionals of the audiovisual sector and for the public, in an exceptional location such as the city of Cadiz, which had an incredible success in last year's edition.

45 premieres of fiction and non-fiction series, as well as presentations of projects and trends for the upcoming season. The public will have the opportunity to interact on the carpet with the protagonists of their favorite series and will also be able to enjoy a side program with a multitude of activities.

The International connection will be developed through different actions and activities that will promote the synergy between creators from all over the world.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Cádiz, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 29 Apr 2026
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Festival of Future Storytellers

Deadline: 20 Jul 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Festival of Future Storytellers has been one of the most important festivals for young filmmakers worldwide since 1981. Each year, it offers young filmmakers from all over the world a platform for presenting their own short films and exchanging ideas about filmmaking. Each November, Munich becomes the focal point of up-and-coming international filmmaking — a place for lively exchange, networking, and discussion.

The short fiction, documentary, and animated films screened in international competition are eligible for valuable prizes, which are awarded by an independent festival jury. In addition, Festival of Future Storytellers presents a DACH Short Film Competition, in which short films from the DACH region will be programmed. An extensive supporting programme with panels and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



München, Germany



 
 
 
Logo of QueerCineMad - Madrid International LGBTI+ Film Festival
Published: 28 Apr 2026
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QueerCineMad - Festival Internacional De Cine LGBTIAQ+ De Madrid

Deadline: 15 Aug 2026

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GOYA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

Feature film festival

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.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Madrid, Spain



 
 

 
Logo of Cuenca Internacional Film Festival
Published: 19 Apr 2026
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Festival Internacional de Cine de Cuenca

Deadline: 18 Sep 2026

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Cuenca International Film Festival 2026

Where the world's stories find their echo in the Andes.

The Cuenca International Film Festival (FICC) is one of the pioneering film events in Ecuador. With more than twenty years of history, it has become a strategic meeting point for international filmmakers, producers, distributors, and programmers, consolidating Cuenca as an epicenter of cinema in Latin America.

Throughout its history, the FICC has featured important figures, names that reaffirm the festival's mission to build bridges between the global industry and local narratives.

In 2022, the festival expanded its reach with the creation of Shortfest Cuenca, a platform specialized in short films that functions as a laboratory for narrative innovation and the discovery of new [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Cuenca, Ecuador



 
 
 
 
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Published: 19 Apr 2026
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TAF • Thessaloniki Animation Festival

Deadline: 07 Aug 2026

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BAFTA Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

TAF, Thessaloniki Animation Festival is an international Animation Festival in Greece which promotes the art of animation through its annual gathering in October. The festival was founded, established and directed by ADDART; a non profit organization that "adds" art & culture everywhere. The creators of the festival are artists themselves, filled with love for the art of animation. Based in the heart of Thessaloniki, TAF aims to encourage and promote all aspects of creativity by hosting local as well as international events and activities for kids and adults alike!

TAF is the only Animation festival in town and every year it grows bigger. We like to showcase innovating films, guests, workshops and Master Classes to Thessaloniki in a great venue and award them for their [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Thessaloniki, Greece