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Gandhara Independent Film Festival

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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.








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Published: 22 Jul 2025
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FESTIVAL OF FUTURE STORYTELLERS

Deadline: 23 Jul 2025

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HIGHLIGHTED

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  Experimental



München, Germany



 
 
 
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Published: 19 Jul 2025
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IBIZACINEFEST

Deadline: 20 Jan 2026

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We conceive IBZCF as a window into contemporary cinema, its new trends and creators who contribute new narrative paths to create vibrant, necessary, and modern films.
The 11th edition of IBZCF will take place in 10 venues across the island's five municipalities and online on the Filmin platform. Ibizacinefest renews its commitment to Ibiza and its culture through a program of national and international titles never before seen on the island, exclusive premieres in the Balearic Islands and Spain, activities aimed at professionals, short film sections to discover and promote local and Balearic talent, and our educational program with special screenings to create new audiences.

Reflection will also be given space through open discussions on the relationship between cinema and [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



Ibiza, Spain



 

 
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Published: 12 Jul 2025
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Brussels Short Film Festival

Deadline: 15 Jan 2026

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International Festival

Short film festival

Brussels Short Film Festival is an exhibition intended for cinema lovers, both audience and professionals. The purpose is to promote and circulate short films and to generate contacts between audience, young directors and professionals.

The winner of the Great Prize of the International competition is eligible for consideration in the Animated Short Film/ Live Action Short Film category of the Academy Awards® without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with the Academy rules. It also automatically qualifies the film for the César Awards, provided that it complies with the eligibility requirements established by the Académie.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Other  Experimental



Brussels, Belgium



 
 
 
 
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Published: 11 Jul 2025
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Mammoth Lakes Film Festival

Deadline: 01 Mar 2026

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We are the West Coast’s premier festival dedicated to showcasing fresh and innovative filmmaking, screening everything from festival favorites like Damsel (starring Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska), to world premieres like Netflix favorite Abducted in Plain Sight.

We are committed to discovering and supporting emerging filmmakers. There’s a reason MovieMaker magazine has named Mammoth Lakes Film Festival as one of the “Top 50 Film Festival’s Worth Your Entry Fee” for the last nine years in a row: We put our filmmakers first! And now we are one of the "Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World" named by MovieMaker Magazine — a true testament to the experience you will have with us.

We always secure top-level press to attend the festival in order to get exposure for our [...]

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Mammoth lakes, United States



 
 
 

 
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Published: 01 Jul 2025
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Festival Jóvenes Realizadores

Deadline: 01 Aug 2025

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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



Granada, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 24 Jun 2025
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Festival Internacional de Cine de Almería

Deadline: 14 Aug 2025

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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: 23 Jun 2025
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Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Deadline: 31 Jul 2025

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International Festival

Short film festival

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 Diputación de Jaen Short Film Festival against Gender violence
Published: 20 Jun 2025
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14 Festival De Cortometrajes Diputación De Jaén Contra La Violencia De Género

Deadline: 16 Sep 2025

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Short film festival

The topic of the work will be the violence of gender, in any of its manifestations, its prevention and sensitization against it, being able to present documentaries and short films of plot fiction.

The jury will have special consideration for those works that address this issue by focusing on the youth world.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Jaén, Spain



 
 

 
Logo of Gijon International Film Festival
Published: 17 Jun 2025
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Festival Internacional De Cine De Gijón / Xixón

Deadline: 14 Sep 2025

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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



Gijón, Spain



 
 
 
 
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Published: 17 Jun 2025
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Mostra de Curtas Vila de Noia

Deadline: 15 Aug 2025

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Noia Town Council is organising the 27th Vila de Noia Short Film Festival 2026, which will take place in the final quarter of this year, cementing its position as one of the leading events on the Galician, national and international scene.

With a history spanning more than a quarter of a century, the Festival reaffirms its commitment to audiovisual creation, the promotion of new talent, the screening of innovative works and the dissemination of film culture.

 Fiction  Documentary  Animation  Fantastic  Terror  Other  Experimental



Noia, Spain