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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.

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Published: 09 Jun 2022
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Festival RIZOMA 2026

Deadline: 29 Sep 2022

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RIZOMA, Festival Internacional de Cine & Cultura Entrelaza aims to celebrate groundbreaking work on the international scene, discover and support new voices in Spanish-language cinema, and reflect contemporary trends in audiovisual creation.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Madrid, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 07 Jun 2022
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Cortogenia International short film festival

Deadline: 10 Sep 2022

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International Festival

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Cortogenia is short film festival held all year along.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Madrid, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 02 Jun 2022
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Almería International Film Festival

Deadline: 29 Jul 2022

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The 25th Almería International Film Festival will be held in Almería (Spain), in order to promote the province of Almeria through the strengthening the historical links of the province with the audiovisual industry and culture, from Friday 13th November to Sunday 22st November 2026. The Festival is organized by Almería Provincial Council.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Almería, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 02 Jun 2022
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Festival de Málaga

Deadline: 15 Nov 2022

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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



Málaga, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 02 Jun 2022
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Alexandria Short Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Oct 2022

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OSCAR Qualifiers

International Festival

Short film festival

The festival provides accommodation and internal transportation during the festival period.

The Alexandria short film festival ( Egypt ) was founded by Alexandria Art Circle Association in order to give a chance for filmmakers to present their work to the public and this in the heart of Alexandria to be a lighthouse of cinema in the world.The festival is held annually, and its first edition was in 2015.

The festival aims to provide a suitable atmosphere to exchange experiences between filmmakers from all over the world and give opportunities for short filmmakers to present their films whether narrative, documentary, or animation, in front of the audience, with the aim of conducting fruitful discussions between the filmmaker and the audience and providing a safe platform for [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Alexandria, Egypt



 
 
 
 
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Published: 30 May 2022
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Intersección - Festival Internacional de cine de A Coruña

Deadline: 31 May 2022

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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



 
 
 

 
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Published: 28 May 2022
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Festival Internacional de Cine de Viña del Mar

Deadline: 14 Aug 2022

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The Viña del Mar International Film Festival
is a municipal event that dates back to 1963. It is the oldest in the country and the second oldest in Latin America.

It was founded as an initiative of filmmaker and physician Aldo Francia and the Viña del Mar Film Club. It was the birthplace of the New Latin American Cinema and the New Chilean Cinema.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Viña del Mar, Chile



 
 
 
 
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Published: 25 May 2022
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Isla Calavera · Festival De Cine Fantástico De Canarias Ciudad de La Laguna

Deadline: 13 Oct 2022

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Feature film festival

The Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival City of La Laguba - Isla Calavera opens the call for entries for feature and short films, fiction and documentary in real image and animation.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain



 
 
 

 
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Published: 12 May 2022
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Mecal Pro, 29º Festival Internacional De Cortometrajes Y Animación De Barcelona

Deadline: 15 Feb 2023

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International Festival

Short film festival

Mecal Pro has consolidated its long history as one of the most important short film festivals in Europe and the world. Backed by local, national, and international institutions, the festival maintains its strong commitment to the exhibition, promotion, and networking of audiovisual creations in the short format—connecting filmmakers, distributors, and audiences alike, with a special focus on fostering emerging talent. In 2026, we screened more than 300 short films across the 29 sections we program.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Barcelona, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 07 May 2022
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Festival Cine Zaragoza

Deadline: 16 Aug 2022

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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